Moon eclipse

[tommykjensen]

What settings should be used to photograph a moon eclipse?

I found some threads about shooting the normal moon and am wondering if the rule "sunny 16" also applies for when the moon goes into eclipse?

[chris.bailey]

sunny 16 is still a good starting place but go a stop or so either way

[JZaun]

Tommy,, this will give you a idea..
Full Eclipse
Shot at f 2.8
1 sec
400 iso

http://gallery.bytephoto.com/data/3098/51DSCN0454.JPG

JZaun

[tommykjensen]

Great I didn't see that one before today. The eclipse is tonight and sofar the weather looks ok with a few clouds. I just hope it won't start raining.

I got my 70-200 mm F4 L lens today so I will shoot with that.

In addition to that I have a 2X extender and I have borrowed a 100-400 F4.5-5.6 L so hopefully I will be able to get some nice shots. ( I now I have to focus manually with the extender on both lenses).

Any last minute tips?

[scottbergerphoto]

There are 20 responses here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28469&highlight=moon
Scott

[tommykjensen]

Thanks, but unfortunately it looks like the clouds will ruin everything :cry: but its not over yet the full eclipse should occur in 5 minutes and last for approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes.

[tommykjensen]

Man it is difficult to focus manually on a dark red moon.... I shot 75 photos with different settings and different lenses but most was completely dark and most of those where the moon is visible the moon is not sharp because I could focus properly :(

This is probably the best I got, not very good I think...

ISO 200, f/5, 4 sec, lens 70-200 mm F4L at 200 mm, manual focus.
+0.5 exposure compensation in PS.

http://www.klein-jensen.dk/external/moon_eclipse.jpg

[JZaun]

Not a bad shot Tommy,, try ISO 400 next time,, a little more time and you will get a great pic.. There is just nothing to focus on so set to infinity,, its far ewnough away :D

JZ

[scottbergerphoto]

It's not an eclipse, but I shot it tonight. f/8, 1/125, 1D Mark II, Sigma 500mm f/4.5.
http://www.pbase.com/image/28637982.jpg
Scott

[Tom W]

That's very crisp and detailed, Scott. Tripod, I would guess?

[scottbergerphoto]

That's very crisp and detailed, Scott. Tripod, I would guess?
Thanks Tom. I should have mentioned that. I used a tripod and gimbal type head.
Regards,
Scott

[Tom W]

That's very crisp and detailed, Scott. Tripod, I would guess?
Thanks Tom. I should have mentioned that. I used a tripod and gimbal type head.
Regards,
Scott

Actually, now that I think about it, at 1/125 and 500 mm, I'm not sure why I even asked.

[JZaun]

Scott that is an EXCELLENT photo..

JZ

[scottbergerphoto]

That's very crisp and detailed, Scott. Tripod, I would guess?
Thanks Tom. I should have mentioned that. I used a tripod and gimbal type head.
Regards,
Scott

Actually, now that I think about it, at 1/125 and 500 mm, I'm not sure why I even asked.
Keeping me honest?

Thanks for the nice comments.
Scott