The creation of astrophotography is possible without the use of professional photographic equipment. To create a high-quality image of the moon, you need to learn several principles, as well as the rules for manual camera settings.
Instructions
Step 1
To take a meaningful shot of the moon at night, you need to wait for the full moon. It was during this period of time that the satellite seems to be the most legible and relief, craters and seas become visible. The moon stays in this state for two days.
Step 2
To get a good picture, you should purchase a tripod for the camera. At high magnification, every minimal hand movement will affect the clarity of the image. The tripod legs must be stable, so choose a level surface for installation.
Step 3
With the capabilities of the camera, you should use a function such as auto start, or you can resort to the remote control of the remote control. Any tactile interaction with the camera can make the picture blurry.
Step 4
Set the camera to manual mode, turn off the flash. Auto programs often cannot independently determine the necessary settings for a photograph of the moon, so it turns out like a solid white spot.
Step 5
It is important to adjust the manual focus to the desired subject. If the camera does not have this function, then you have to try pretty hard to get the right focus.
Step 6
Set the sensitivity level to minimum. The ISO of the matrix should fluctuate between 100-200. Some cameras tend to give a lot of noise in the picture at this sensitivity level. Therefore, if necessary, increase the set level.
Step 7
Set the maximum exposure time. During auto-start shooting at shutter speed, try not to touch the equipment. Even the slightest movement of the tripod or camera will cause the photo to become cloudy.
Step 8
Set the aperture between f8-f16. These values are optimal for sharpening the picture. However, each individual camera has its own individual characteristics. Try to experiment more to find out about the quality of photos under different conditions.
Step 9
The moon can also be photographed during the day and evening before the sun has set. In this case, you can use the auto mode combined with the flash. Photographs of the moon, thanks to the bright natural light, are effective and legible. If you choose manual mode, then follow the instructions above. In this case, only the level of light sensitivity should be changed, setting it to maximum.
