Photo parameters of total lunar eclipse

Total solar eclipse time-lapse photography parameters:

1, basic camera settings:

Manual M gear, turn off optical image stabilization, adjust manual focusing, and optionally open the reflector for pre-lifting (to reduce the impact of shutter vibration).

2. Exposure rate:

During the eclipse, the moonlight changes greatly, from F5.6,111000s and ISO200 of the full moon to F2.8, 1/5s and ISO 1600 of the blood moon. Under different smog and light pollution conditions, the exposure parameters are quite different. Therefore, we should make adjustments according to the situation of our own location.

In order to ensure that the moon will not be burned, it is not recommended that the exposure time be longer than 300/ lens focal length s without the help of equatorial plane. For example, exposure time longer than 1.5s is not recommended for 200mm lens.

If you need to match the scenery, hdr and surround exposure are needed in the case of large light. (normal exposure shot+reduced exposure shot+increased exposure shot)

3. Camera frame:

A camera with the same focal length can make the moon bigger. If you have a camera with better image quality, you can choose to take a telephoto eclipse.

4. tripod:

Tripod is a necessity, and stable shooting and fixed position need tripod support.

5. Cable release:

Cable release can easily delay shooting and reduce the vibration when pressing the shutter.

6, equatorial instrument:

Telephoto shooting can be used to track the moon and get higher quality photos. Generally, a wide angle is not required.

Third, the focal length selection and shooting effect:

Pay attention to three points:

1. If we choose to shoot the solar eclipse, we should choose to shoot it during the initial loss recovery period. The penumbral eclipse observation and shooting effect is not obvious.

2. The blood moon stage is from eating to lighting. If the smog is heavy, the moon will turn red during the whole process.

3. Because the size of the moon with different focal lengths is different, the shooting content is also different.

Wide angle (8-35mm)

It is suggested to shoot the combination of high landscape and lunar orbit, and the shooting delay can be used as a process record. The shooting parameters are the stellar orbit parameters (after the exposure is adjusted to the appropriate exposure, the aperture size, shutter speed and ISO are fixed, and the whole process of the eclipse is continuously photographed. )

Medium coke (35- 100 mm)

Choose a good landscape to shoot the whole process of solar eclipse continuously, and shoot the final light superposition every few minutes (about 10 minutes), which can take the whole process as a delay.

Because the angle of food is relatively high, you can choose the buildings on the distant hilltops as the background, or you can choose higher bridges and buildings.

Telephoto (85-400 mm)

You can choose to shoot a single combination of the moon and the scenery.

Because the moon moves faster under telephoto, it is necessary to pay attention to shorter exposure time, maximum aperture and appropriate increase of ISO value. It is recommended to use equatorial camera for tracking shooting.

Super telephoto (400-2000mm)

It is suggested to take a close-up of the moon (it is best to track it with equatorial telescope), or choose to cooperate with friends on the roof of high-rise buildings.

Special composition

All-day fisheye: similar to wide angle, you can try star-orbit shooting.

Asteroids: Because asteroids will widen the edge of the sky, putting the moon on the edge can have a little magnifying effect when shooting.