Just would like to have some advice on Moon photography. Should I use a 2x converter to get a closer image of the moon and will it give me good sharpness if used with Canon EF500mm f/4L IS USM ? Please advice.
Posted by Myer Bornstein on December 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM
Well I have used a 1.7x converter with my Nikon 500 f4 for a great picture
Posted by Keith Bauer on December 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM
I would not bother with a 2x converter. If you have the 1.4x, that's fine. I find the 2x degrades image quality more than it is worth in many cases. To get a properly exposed FULL moon, go to manual exposure, set the shutter speed to 1/ISO @ f/11. i.e. if you shoot at ISO 400, then 1/400 @ f/11 will provide a properly exposed full moon.
Posted by Arne Myrabo on December 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Olympus e620, 1.4x, 70-300 @300 (this is a 1/2 frame format, so effectively 840mm), f8, 1/100s, ISO 100.
I find the moon to be a more interesting subject when it's NOT full .
Posted by Guy Manning on January 13, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Or you can use this tutorial on making a 3d moon in Photoshop by way of a skin image from NASA. You can add bump mapping and lighting to suit your needs. So I guess it comes down to what you are using it for.
http://www.panosfx.com/photoshop-tutorials/3d-moon
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4 repliesSpot focus on terminator, tripod, remote shutter (or 12s timer), disable IS. This is a pretty good "how to" article.
http://mansurovs.com/how-to-photograph-moon
I find the moon to be a more interesting subject when it's NOT full
http://www.panosfx.com/photoshop-tutorials/3d-moon