First try at a moon pic! [big pic]

09/08/2006 05:26:20 PM · #26

Originally posted by zardoz:

Originally posted by jfriesen:

Originally posted by zardoz:

Originally posted by jfriesen:
[quote=zardoz] I found â��em.

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Have you shot any stars with 20-30 minute exposures that leave the streaks?

Weâ��ll have to wait until the moon isnâ��t so bright and see what we can do! Share tips and what we discover, if you are up for it.

I am def up for it.

All right then â�� looks like we have ourselves a challenge. Iâ��m looking forward to this, itâ��ll be great to see what we can learn. Should we keep this thread going for the updates then?

That's sounds like a good idea. Lets go ahead and make some suggestions?

Some Defs for me:

Mirror Lock Up
Tripod (Duh)
Rubber Band trick for bulb exposures, stopwatch.
Fully charged batteries.
Maybe make a trip out into the country side?

What technical details would you suggest?

ISO?, apeture?

Message edited by author 2006-09-08 17:26:45.

09/08/2006 05:46:45 PM · #27

Originally posted by jfriesen:

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Lets go ahead and make some suggestions?

Some Defs for me:

Mirror Lock Up
Tripod (Duh)
Rubber Band trick for bulb exposures, stopwatch.
Fully charged batteries.
Maybe make a trip out into the country side?

What technical details would you suggest?

ISO?, apeture?

I agree with all your suggestions, never tried the rubber band trick though.

I always shoot the lowest ISO (200 for my camera) if Iâ��m using a tripod.
I have found by trial and error that f8 â�� f11 is the sharpest for my lens and this range seems to be the sharpest for most lenses.
I usually use my cameras self-timer to trip the shutter for this kind of shot.
Another trick I use when the exposure is several seconds or more is to hold my hand in front of but not touching the lens when I open the shutter, then I pull my hand away when Iâ��m sure any camera vibration has died away.
If there is any wind a weight on the lens helps to prevent any motion. Iâ��ve heard of people using bean-bags, Iâ��ve used a fat open book in the past.

Those are the fist tips concerned with sharpness that come to mind. Iâ��ll keep thinking.

Mike

09/08/2006 05:49:16 PM · #28

Yea, I have heard of the covering the lens trick to let the vibrations die down.

That's why I am using Mirror Lock Up, the camera doesn't open the shutter until after the mirror has moved and the vibrations died down.

edit: oh, and I am thinking about coverthing the eye piece with a piece of black tape after I focus and setup the shot so no extra light gets in.

Message edited by author 2006-09-08 17:50:12.

09/08/2006 05:54:19 PM · #29

Originally posted by jfriesen:

Maybe make a trip out into the country side?

All my moon shots have been done from in the city. The light polution doesnt seem to be a problem. For star trails I think I'll have to get away from the lights. I'm going to try from the back garden anyway to see what happens. I think Iâ��ll try some from the back garden then go straight out into the country and shoot again just to compare. Iâ��m sure there will be a huge difference â�� weâ��ll see.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/08/2006 05:57:03 PM · #30

My camera doesnâ��t have mirror lockup (doh Nikon), thats why I huse the hand over lens trick.

Covering the eye piece sounds sensible for long exposures.

caba

Nikon D800

09/08/2006 06:07:14 PM · #31

Not as sharp as you guys, but an added element.

Frank

09/08/2006 06:12:35 PM · #32

When it comes to star trails one thing that will be interesting to see is the effect of sensor heating with long exposures. Iâ��ve never experienced this but I have read about it and seen it in other peopleâ��s pictures. Different temperatures across the sensor cause what usually seems to be a purple cast to parts of the image. The Nikon has a feature that allows you to take a second exposure with the shutter closed, it then subtracts this â��dark frameâ�� from the original image to correct the error. I donâ��t know if the Canon does the same. Trouble is it doubles the time to take a picture.
I know some people take just one dark frame using their lens cap and use that in post processing to correct the images. Iâ��ll have to read up on this, as Iâ��ve never tried it.

09/08/2006 06:13:32 PM · #33

Cool picture Caba.

Originally posted by caba:

Not as sharp as you guys, but an added element.

Frank

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM

09/08/2006 10:17:55 PM · #34

Tried again, still not as sharp. How the heck do you do it?? This was f/11

dickwilhelm

Canon EOS-30D

09/08/2006 10:53:26 PM · #35

F11, 1/640 sec, iso500

Looks like the same moon here as everywhere else!

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/08/2006 11:14:46 PM · #36

Yep, I couldn't resist taking a shot, too.
I used a remote cable and a tripod but the lens is so long it kept drooping. I finally rested the front of the lens on the fence post.

Message edited by author 2006-09-10 21:48:11.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/09/2006 12:43:52 AM · #37

This guy has us beat!!

//www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16822681

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/09/2006 12:48:16 AM · #38

My first real attempt at a decent moonshot ... I'm pretty happy with it ... gonna try again tomorrow and see what happens ...

09/09/2006 12:56:29 AM · #39

Originally posted by pamelasue:

My first real attempt at a decent moonshot ... I'm pretty happy with it ... gonna try again tomorrow and see what happens ...

Very nice outcome!

09/09/2006 01:08:28 AM · #40

Man, I just can't stop tonight!

THIRD TRY, I like this one the best:

1/250
F8
ISO 200
300mm

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/09/2006 03:11:51 AM · #41

bump for night crowd

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

09/09/2006 08:59:35 AM · #42

Looks great, Josh! Third time's a charm.
Love the craters.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/09/2006 09:28:52 AM · #43

Found this excellent pic today while perusing the current APOD:

Linky

The current is alright too.

09/09/2006 10:21:13 AM · #44

Originally posted by jfriesen:

Man, I just can't stop tonight!
THIRD TRY, I like this one the best:

Yeh, thatâ��s by far the best â�� well done! So what did you do differently that improved it so much? I see you opened up to f8, did you change anything else?

09/09/2006 10:23:43 AM · #45

Some super moon pics have been posted while I was in bed. Unfortunately it was overcast here. Iâ��m keeping my fingers crossed for tonight.

09/09/2006 10:25:01 AM · #46

Originally posted by jfriesen:

This guy has us beat!!

//www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16822681

He sure does!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/09/2006 10:36:54 AM · #47

Originally posted by zardoz:

Some super moon pics have been posted while I was in bed. Unfortunately it was overcast here. Iâ��m keeping my fingers crossed for tonight.

I think I was screwing up the exposure in RAW, so I shot the new set in JPG so that'd be set. Yea, f/8 was used and I was more careful with post processing. It was an ugly color so I converted to b/w with a little of all the rbgs as needed. And all the little misc. editing. But, it all couldn't have happend if I hadn't have started out with a good focused pic.

Message edited by author 2006-09-09 10:45:50.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/09/2006 10:38:58 AM · #48

I can't wait to try another shot tonight ... right now it's very overcast here ... sure hope it clears up! I've quickly become addicted to the moon since I've read this thread and now know how to get good clear shots!

09/09/2006 10:44:52 AM · #49

Originally posted by pamelasue:

Go for it, I never thought shooting the moon could be so interesting until I actually tried. It was challenging getting the right shot and I had a good time with it. I am also going to try and reproduce my results tonight if the sky stays clear.

Good luck!