Handheld Moon Shot

Gary W. · 19th of November 2008 (Wed)

Hey all,

This is my first post and hopefully successful attempt at this shot. And here is the Exif data:

[Image]
Model = Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Date Time = 2008-11-11 18:53:13
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Shutter Speed Value = 10.38 TV
Aperture Value = 5 AV
Focal Length = 300mm
Exif Image Width = 4272
Exif Image Height = 2848
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance

Am I on the right track?

Gary W.

timeasterday · 19th of November 2008 (Wed)

Handheld at 300mm?? Wow! Not bad. But I would recommend a good tripod if you want to improve. Use the tripod, remote shutter release, and mirror lockup, then you'll be on the right track and probably getting some pretty darn good results. Good luck!

Gary W. · 19th of November 2008 (Wed)

Hey all,

I have a tripod and a stick, I just haven't gotten comfortable with them yet, and I am still trying to learn how to adjust all the settings on the camera.

Gary W.

jgrussell · 19th of November 2008 (Wed)

That's a great shot for handheld!

bbulldog · 20th of November 2008 (Thu)

Yep a good shot for hand held.

this might help you on setting for taking shots of the moon.

http://www.adidap.com/2006/12/06/moo...re-calculator/

Celestron · 20th of November 2008 (Thu)

I agree , handhelt is a hard job to do especially on the moon ! Nice shot . A little soft and a little dark but like i said for HH....., Nice !

Adrena1in · 20th of November 2008 (Thu)

Does it really make that much difference doing handheld if you're shooting at 1/1250th of a second? Surely that speed is going to eliminate any camera-shake.

Did you photoshop the image at all Gary? I like it, but it looks like "something" has been done to it. Looks like a slightly soft image that's been over-sharpened perhaps.

Gary W. · 20th of November 2008 (Thu)

Hey all,

I did play with the brightness and contrast settings a little bit with Microsoft Office Picture Manager. The photo was taken and saved to jpeg instead of raw because, like the settings on my camera, I am still learning how to use picture editing software that came on the computer or with the camera.

Gary W.

Nighthound · 20th of November 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrena1in

Does it really make that much difference doing handheld if you're shooting at 1/1250th of a second? Surely that speed is going to eliminate any camera-shake.

Well done Gary. A tripod is always wise regardless of shutter speed. I even use one when photographing hummingbirds at 1/4000th sec. I also hand hold at those speeds when shooting bird flight shots but only for freedom of movement for fairly distant and unpredictable flight.

There's no such thing as too much stability. Overkill at high shutter speed? Maybe but I've never had a photo suffer from using a tripod.

James Salenger · 21st of November 2008 (Fri)

Great handheld, you are a lot steadier than me.

markjpcs · 21st of November 2008 (Fri)

Excellent shot for handheld!

Gary W. · 22nd of November 2008 (Sat)

Hey all,

Thanks for the input, guys.

Gary W.

19th of November 2008 (Wed)	#2
timeasterday Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 852 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Handheld at 300mm?? Wow! Not bad. But I would recommend a good tripod if you want to improve. Use the tripod, remote shutter release, and mirror lockup, then you'll be on the right track and probably getting some pretty darn good results. Good luck! __________________ 5DMKII, Canon 17-40L, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon 70-200mmL f/2.8 II "小白兔", Zeiss ZE 50mm Makro Planar, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, Kenko Pro 300 DG 1.4x TC, Canon 2X III TC, 580EX II x2, YN560, RF603's My Smugmug \| Flickr

19th of November 2008 (Wed)	#3
Gary W. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 60 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Hey all, I have a tripod and a stick, I just haven't gotten comfortable with them yet, and I am still trying to learn how to adjust all the settings on the camera. Gary W. __________________ Umpires RULE!! Canon 7D gripped, Canon XSi, Canon 50 1.4 w/hood, Canon 85 1.8 w/hood, Canon 18-55mm IS USM, Canon 70-300 IS USM w/hood, UV filters on all lenses, Canon 430EX Speedlight, Manfrotto 679B, Bogen 3025.

19th of November 2008 (Wed)	#4
jgrussell Looking around nervously Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 18,786 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot That's a great shot for handheld! __________________ -- jgr blog \| gear \| my birds

20th of November 2008 (Thu)	#5
bbulldog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany but born in Woolwich, London Posts: 1,135 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Yep a good shot for hand held. this might help you on setting for taking shots of the moon. http://www.adidap.com/2006/12/06/moo...re-calculator/ __________________ Canon EOS 50D gripped Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Walimex 650-1300mm Canon MR-14EX, Sigma EF-500 DG Super Flash, *CELESTRON* C6-SGT Last edited by bbulldog : 20th of November 2008 (Thu) at 09:59.

20th of November 2008 (Thu)	#6
Celestron Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 6,312	Re: Handheld Moon Shot I agree , handhelt is a hard job to do especially on the moon ! Nice shot . A little soft and a little dark but like i said for HH....., Nice ! __________________ Ron "Still Learning" Flickr http://home.grandecom.net/~r.hodges/

20th of November 2008 (Thu)	#7
Adrena1in Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,703 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Does it really make that much difference doing handheld if you're shooting at 1/1250th of a second? Surely that speed is going to eliminate any camera-shake. Did you photoshop the image at all Gary? I like it, but it looks like "something" has been done to it. Looks like a slightly soft image that's been over-sharpened perhaps. __________________ Canon EOS 450D, Sigma 18-200mm, Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro, 2x TC, Revelation 12" f/5 Dobsonian, Mintron PD2285-EX webcam.

21st of November 2008 (Fri)	#10
James Salenger Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,647 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Great handheld, you are a lot steadier than me.

21st of November 2008 (Fri)	#11
markjpcs Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 275 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Excellent shot for handheld!

22nd of November 2008 (Sat)	#12
Gary W. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 60 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Handheld Moon Shot Hey all, Thanks for the input, guys. Gary W. __________________ Umpires RULE!! Canon 7D gripped, Canon XSi, Canon 50 1.4 w/hood, Canon 85 1.8 w/hood, Canon 18-55mm IS USM, Canon 70-300 IS USM w/hood, UV filters on all lenses, Canon 430EX Speedlight, Manfrotto 679B, Bogen 3025.

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