How do I take a canon shot with the moon?

How do I take a canon shot with the moon?

How to Photograph Just the Moon:

1. Select a long lens. Use a long lens (> 200mm) and zoom in as far as you can.
2. Set the ISO. Set the camera to ISO 100.
3. Choose aperture. f/11 to f/16 (find the sweet spot for sharpness)
4. Choose shutter speed. Shutter speed around 1/60th to 1/125th.
5. Set the focus.

What filter should I use to photograph the moon?

Some may suggest using a neutral density (ND) filter for moon photography to cut back on the bright light of the moon. But all this will do is require a slower shutter speed, and you want to use the fastest shutter speed possible to get that crisp, tack-sharp image.

What is the best shutter speed for moon shots?

Using Spot metering will also help you get the correct exposure for the moon, which will be the brightest part of your image. Use a shutter speed of at least 1/15 second or faster since the moon actually moves pretty fast across the sky.

How do you photograph the moon with a digital camera?

Aperture: Set your aperture to f/11. Shutter Speed: Set your shutter speed to 1/100. White Balance: Set it to “Daylight”, although it does not matter if you shoot in RAW – you will be able to change it in post-processing. Lens Focus: Use the rear LCD screen of your camera to zoom in and focus on the moon.

How do people get big moon photos?

One guideline to try as you’re dialing in the exposure is to use the “Sunny Day Rule” which sets your exposure as 1/ISO (for the shutter speed) at f/16. This works because it might be evening when you’re shooting on Earth, but it’s always a bright, clear, sunny day on the moon.

How do you take a picture of the moon at night?

What are the settings of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS?

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS menu settings. The SX50 is the first camera we’ve owned that requires only one manual adjustment in the field. We shoot most of the time in “P” program mode. The mode dial is on the top – right of the camera. P mode is one click counter-clockwise from the “Auto” Green Camera Icon on the mode dial.

What program mode does The SX50 shoot in?

The SX50 is the first camera we’ve owned that requires only one manual adjustment in the field. We shoot most of the time in “P” program mode. The mode dial is on the top – right of the camera. P mode is one click counter-clockwise from the “Auto” Green Camera Icon on the mode dial

Why buy the PowerShot SX50 HS 24mm wide-angle 50x optical zoom lens?

Experience the difference that the ultra-zooming power of the PowerShot SX50 HS’s 24mm Wide-Angle 50x Optical Zoom lens can make on your everyday shooting.

How do I set the electronic level on my SX50?

Electronic Level: Don’t worry about setting this if you don’t have problems keeping horizons level. Finally, press center of control button on the back of the SX50 to finish the menu setup selections. (This button is in the center of the control knob that has a the flower icon on the left.)