The Lunar eclipse has started

[BobH]

One more important tip. If your lens has Vibration Reduction (Nikon VR) or Image Stabilization (Canon IS) turn it off when using a tripod. It will not improve image quality when used on a tripod, and can actually degrade it.

There are a few (very few) lenses with stablization that are compatible with tripods. If you're using one of them, you probably know that. The vast majority are not, and if you read the manual that came with your lens, you'll find something saying that it should not be used when the lens in mounted on a tripod. Of course who reads the manual that comes with a lens, so most folks don't know that.

 

[Judy N]

The leg warmers were for both. And Bob, thanks for the tips. I knew I should have turned off the IS but forgot at 12:30am and brain freeze.

 

[Benton]

I only got 2 shots... One was at maximum brightness just before the start, when the sky was clear. (Everyone has seen a bright full moon so I'll save some time by not posting it

Reminds me of a shot I turned in for HS photography class. Teacher said, "You say it's a full moon. I say it's a golf ball on black velvet."

Unless your technique is VERY good, you introduce shake when you press the shutter. ... Notice the little "seismograph" trails from the car headlights.

Using a cable release will help with this issue. I should have done that for this shot.

How about mirror lock-up? I haven't played with it yet on my camera, but seems like a good idea.

Benton 21dec10

 

[Digital Latte]

@ D. Latte-
Nice shot! Very crisp and vivid color. I'm glad someone else in Eugene was out there with me, freezing their arse off waiting for momentary glimpses. It looks like you got that shot shortly after midnight, eh?

Yeah, 12:24