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09/10/2005 08:50:49 PM · #1 |
I was playing around with my new telephoto by taking shots of the moon. But I kept noticing that I was getting a flipped reflection on my image. Could someone tell me what is causing the reflection and also, what is the best way of shooting objects such as to moon (bright on black backgrounds).
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09/10/2005 08:56:11 PM · #2 |
Take off any filter you may have on the lens. Thats hould take care of the reflection. The moon is a very bright object. If you want detail, you'll have to use a much faster shutter speed. Never tried to shoot the moon myself, so I have no idea what speed is involved.
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09/10/2005 09:21:44 PM · #3 |
| Also, you should use a much higher shutter speed than the camera selects in auto mode (if you have this).... This allows the details to show and it is quite beautiful. |
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09/10/2005 09:32:09 PM · #4 |
A rule that can be used as a starting point is the Sunny f16 rule. This rule is for sunlit objects of which the moon is one. Shoot at f16 and 1/ISO or equivalent exposure. This is just a starting point. Experiment.
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09/10/2005 09:39:04 PM · #5 |
Stablize w/ a tripod, leave the shutter open, etc.
Here's one I did w/ my 1200mm lense... f/1, 1/200...
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09/10/2005 09:42:05 PM · #6 |
| I used aperture F/8 and shutter speed at 1/80 on a bright moon. use manual mode on you camera. and forget about the built in light meter. it does not work in this situation. |
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09/10/2005 09:42:31 PM · #7 |
F5.6 ISO50 1/40 shutter with the Canon S1 IS and the 1.6X teleconverter.
I have not tried it with the S2 or a DSLR yet, but my wife has shot it with similar settings with her DSLR and long lens.
Also be sure to set manual focus to infinity.
Message edited by author 2005-09-10 21:43:27.
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09/10/2005 09:56:40 PM · #8 |
| I get best results on f8@1/120 sec, using a tripod and camera timer. Depending on the moon brightness, start at 1/80 sec and work up to even 1/1000 sec. |
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09/10/2005 10:37:37 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by RobCoursey:
...Here's one I did w/ my 1200mm lense... f/1, 1/200... |
F/1 at that long of a focal length?! I didn't even know apertures that wide existed, let alone on a telephoto lens. The lowest aperture I've seen is f/1.8 on a 50mm lens...
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09/10/2005 10:38:48 PM · #10 |
effectively 3,000mm
Message edited by author 2005-09-10 22:39:40.
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09/10/2005 10:41:16 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by justin_hewlett:
Originally posted by RobCoursey:
...Here's one I did w/ my 1200mm lense... f/1, 1/200... |
F/1 at that long of a focal length?! I didn't even know apertures that wide existed, let alone on a telephoto lens. The lowest aperture I've seen is f/1.8 on a 50mm lens... |
Actually there is a F1.0 50mm. It's pretty rare.
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09/10/2005 10:52:31 PM · #12 |
Perhaps what was intended was F11.0 and not F1.0? The longest Canon lens listed on the their web site is 600mm at F4.0.
//consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=154&modelid=7320
Originally posted by louddog:
Originally posted by justin_hewlett:
Originally posted by RobCoursey:
...Here's one I did w/ my 1200mm lense... f/1, 1/200... |
F/1 at that long of a focal length?! I didn't even know apertures that wide existed, let alone on a telephoto lens. The lowest aperture I've seen is f/1.8 on a 50mm lens... |
Actually there is a F1.0 50mm. It's pretty rare. |
Message edited by author 2005-09-10 22:53:01.
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09/10/2005 10:54:18 PM · #13 |
| i love captureing the moon. it is very diffucult with digital cameras i use the sunny 16 rule for most of my shots of the moon the faster the shutter speed the better. i like to capture the moon with an iso of 200 to 400 with 70mm lens then i crop it. i have never tried any of my telephotos for the moon. you should try take moonlight landscapes if you like night photography try painting with a flash, use colored flashlights, lasers, it is amazing that photography doesnt have to stop when the sun goes down. explore! |
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09/11/2005 07:51:42 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by Jinbo:
I used aperture F/8 and shutter speed at 1/80 on a bright moon. use manual mode on you camera. and forget about the built in light meter. it does not work in this situation. |
I shoot using the camera's spot meter, set the aperture between f/8 and f/11 and let the camera pick the shutter speed. I use a tripod and a Nikon 75-300mm lens and I get great results.
Here is an example: Moon Shot
JM
Message edited by author 2005-09-11 21:43:58. |
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11/12/2005 06:33:40 PM · #15 |
You guys and gals rock! Here I was outside this evening trying to get a decent shot of the moon (perfect night for it). All I was getting was a bunch of washed-out blobs of white in the sky. I was thinking that ANY night shot should = long exposure. I went inside, logged onto this site, put the word "moon" in the forums search, and found this thread. I read your suggestions, experimented with MUCH faster shutter speeds at f/8, and here is the result. Keep in mind this is with my Tamron lens set at 200mm (maximum it'll go) so I had to do some heavy cropping.
Once again--you're the best! Thanks!
Oh yeah, and feel free to leave some comments on all my shots. :o) |
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