Moon Photography for Beginners - How to photograph the moon with a Nikon or Canon DSLR Camera
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Photographing the moon doesn't have to be hard, so in this video I demonstrate how to set up the camera and also share camera settings for both Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. These tips will also work on any camera that has manual functions.
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About this video :
In this video we explain how to set up your camera to take amazing photos go the moon featuring demonstrations with both a Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS 1500D / rebel T7.
#moonphotography #supermoon #fullmoon #photography #photographytips
The very evening I watched this photo, I took pictures of the moon using your instructions. My wife and I were simply amazed! Absolutely brilliant! Perfect exposures. I am 72 years old and was so happy with what I had learned! Thank you, thank you!!
You are very welcome William, glad you got a great result. Best wishes.
Paul @ Photo Genius
WHY would any one give the thumb down to this video??? this video is so comprehensive easy to understand by a very likeable person
Thank you kindly Herman ($20 in the post) 😀
Appreciate the feedback and support for my channel.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
Because people are just nasty
They are called Trolls. Unhappy basement dwellers.
The people that disliked this couldn’t figure out Manual mode
Those dislikes are Australians tryna like.
That smile that I had on my face after shooting the moon clear for the first time in my life after wanting it to do since childhood! Priceless. Thank you man! Loved your tutorial. It worked perfect.
Perfect tutorial. Thanks ✔️
I first managed to get the exposure right on an entirely manual, inexpensive 35mm camera with no autofocus, no rangefinder and no exposure meter when I was about 15. I stared at that print for ages through a magnifying glass and was amazed. There was detail. Blurred but not a white blob and I could make out the seas. Magic!
what should image quality be set as? L, M RAW....
I would do L JPEG and RAW, that way you can have the best of both worlds. A JPEG, ready to download and share, and the RAW footage to edit in Lightroom or some other program. It takes up more room, but memory is pretty cheap these days. @@ramelfrost134
Taking a photo of the moon is what inspired me to get a camera. I can't wait to get it and start my journey in photography.
this is my first time going completely manual thanks to this video.. i might actually sign up for a class now
SAME !! I ORDERED MY CAMREA TODAY !!
It will be fun, and challenging at times, but that's part of the fun of learning photography. And even many pro photographers will tell you you will always be learning something new (as Rick Sammon says, "You're a student for life.")
Me too!
Me too! All though I think I need a bigger lens, I’m still getting the white blob😂
This is undoubtedly one of the best tutorials I've ever watch on Moon Photography.
I agree. I am an astrophotographer and I like the way he teaches people. Simple and to the point. Easy to follow and clearly explained. I totally agree with his methods.
Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks @ BallaratDragon - very much appreciated.
I agree!
I have a learning disability that makes it harder to understand. So i just wanted to say thank you sir. You explain it very simple and take your time explaining and showing what to push. This video helped me so much since this is going to be my future career. I look forward to watching other videos you got for photography.
I just wanted to say thank you.
I purchased my Nikon d5200 from a pawn shop and no manual.
It came with a 55-300 zoom and i purchased a 500-1000 mm
You answered all my questions on how to set up the manual shot in just this one video, can't wait to watch your other videos thank you so much sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Your detailed and hands on demonstrations for me, were perfect!!.
I understood how to operate it in seconds😊😊🙏 🙏
Sincerely Chris.
The amount of tips I've learned from you over the past 2yrs is RIDICULOUS! Thank you!
I just watched this and went at my balcony and took a picture. My photograph is decent af!🔥
Great news! I'm so glad you got a some good photos - thanks for watching the video and supporting my channel.
I’m glad your auto focus worked well
Will try it tonight thanks
Same here. Feels like I know what I'm doing.
@@joaobastos1634 I felt like that once. Not any more, still learning. ;)
You are SUPER GOOD at explaining things, especially for beginners like me. Thank you so much!
Mine came out best using 1/160 shutter speed on my Canon t5i. I have the 55-250 lens. Thanks!
You are explaining everything in very detail without missing any settings. This is one of the best tutorial I’ve ever found in UA-cam.
I'm a proficient photographer and this is the best video on moon photography i've seen. Paul covers all the bases with useful information, that's easy to understand. If you don't get good moon shots, then you are not doing what this tutorial is teaching. You need to cover all the points to get a great shot, and you will. Thanks for the info!!!!
Wow - thank you for the very kind words and great feedback. I really do appreciate the support 😀
You really do make photography easier, so well explained, no gimmicks no bells and whistles, just straight forward teaching, cheers mate!
I've been a photographer since I was a kid, I'm now 62 and the digital world has left me behind, but your video was very enlightning! Thanks for the simple way of explaining the cameras.
Hi Paul
My name is Jose Marin I am from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 but I actually living in North Carolina, USA.
I bought a Canon Rebel T7 few months ago in order to fill my dream of one day mastering the camera and taking professional photos for my own satisfaction.
Knowing this I want to thank you for the effort and work that you are putting in this channel to help people like me.
I found your videos absolutely amazing and the way you explain the content it’s absolutely great.
Thank you so much and keep up the good things and the good work.
I hope you are safe and sound where ever you are at the moment you read this comment.
My sincerest and deepest greetings from the USA
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Thank you so much Jose, I really do appreciate the kind words and feedback and I'm happy you find the videos informative. The T7 is a great camera so I hope you are getting some great photos.
Stay safe and best wishes to you from Brisbane.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
Other tips: Use a polarizing or moon filter to cut glare. If your camera has a mirror, lock the mirror up to minimize camera shake. Quarter moon or crescent moon pictures can be better than full moon pictures since the sun is shining at it from the side causing shadows from the crater ridges giving more detail to your photos.
I was out at 3.10am the other morning taking photos of the moon, hopefully will see a great improvement now after seeing this video. Thanks
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Show the improvement please!
I just learned more from this one video than I have in the past two years trying to figure these settings out and what they mean. Thank you
You are amazing man! Finally impressed my dad
One of the best channels on UA-cam for learners like me.. you make everything so simple and easy to understand. No product placement or unwanted nonsense. Thank you so much..
Hi Paul, just wanted to say a huge thank you. Some time ago I started watching your videos, I was in auto mode with the entry level D5600. After watching your tutorials (which perfectly explain how to move to manual mode) I moved to full manual and have never gone back to auto. I've even upgraded to the D500 and have achieved many stunning pictures. I don't think I would have been brave enough to move over without your beautifully and clearly explained videos. It's been over a year now and my love of photography has turned into a bit of an obsession :-)
Paul, I'm a DSLR neophyte. I found your instruction to be extremely easy to follow & took the sensory overload away for me. I'm heading to Yellowstone & Grand Teton this weekend. I'm now excited about getting great moon photos! Thanks!!
I am in AWE of how detailed my photos of the moon came out after watching this video!! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
You are so welcome, glad you got some good shots. I've made another video about shooting the stars in the nigh sky, you may want to check that out next : ua-cam.com/video/f73onFoDvVU/v-deo.html
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You have covered the topic very well. One note I would add is, observe the moon through the camera and lens for a short while - minutes - and you will notice a shimmer over the surface of the moon from time to time. It is actually our atmosphere which becomes unstable for a short time. After a while, you can pick the quiet times (no shimmer), so target the photo in that time. This will give the shooter the best results, especially at higher magnifications. Another aside, shoot the moon higher in the sky - less atmosphere to shoot through. Clear skies.
Thanks for the tip Peter 👍
Very well done. Ive been needing to train in DSLR photography for about 8 years. This has just the right amount of talk and instruction. Very pleased and looking forward to shoot tonight’s moon. Thanks.
Thank you, Paul! I have wanted to have a camera like this for 40 years and now I'm taking the time to learn. After coming across your videos they are my go-to. I love how you explain, show each step with the camera, and that you use the Canon T7 . It is so helpful! 😊
Well I must say it’s great to listen to an English voice explaining in detail. No offence but overseas accents can leave you straining to understand or bore the life out of me. This was clear and precise. I have just purchased a bundle of gear second hand ,still a lot of money with zero photography knowledge so I’m going to need all the help I can get as I’m off for a lap of oz this year and would hope to come home with some amazing picture memories. I shall check out your other videos to see what else you can help me with. Tonight was the moon on a Nikon d5300 with a 200-500mm lens and I made a complete hash of it so hopefully tomorrow with full moon will be perfect with your tutorial. Thankyou so much 🙏🏻
Thanking you for your support.
Hands down the best photography tutorial I've seen on UA-cam! Going to use all I've learnt to shoot today's Supermoon
same here lmao
How’d it go?
I’ve been taking moon shots for years. I wish I had seen this years ago. It would have saved me a lot of bad shots. I’ve had some success with with my Canon SX420 point and shoot with digital zoom but my best shots were taken with my T7 this February.
Thanks for watching the video and supporting my channel. The T7 is a great camera so I hope you also get some good shots of tonights supermoon.
@@photogenius too cloudy. Can't get a decent shot.
I was able to shoot part of a lunar eclipse with a Kodak Z710 once I figured out how to play with the manual settings.
Got my first clear shot of the full moon tonight, amazing. Thanks for the tutorial.
I have been taking moon photos with a small Canon point and shoot that has a manual setting. They turn out great, but I have a Canon DSLR that I would prefer to use. Knowing about digital zoom has opened up a great big night sky for me, so thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial. I recently bought my first dslr and already learned a lot from you :-) You are an excellent teacher.
Thank you Frank, I really appreciate the feedback 👍
Hey Paul! I'm glad I found your videos. I actually bought my very first DSLR camera, which is a Canon T7/1500D starter bundle kit. It came with 18mm-55mm lens and 75-300mm lens. A few weeks after I purchased the camera bundle, I purchased my very first prime lens(Canon 50mm STM lens). Through watching various of your videos(especially the ones that features the Canon T7), I've learned a lot. I'm dying to take a moon photo after watching this video, because I actually have the camera and lens you used to take your moon photo. Your photo came out so crisp and clean. I would greatly appreciate it if you could continue to do more videos on tips, tricks, photography, lenses, etc on the Canon T7/1500D🙏💯
I would love to grow my photography skills with the Canon T7 and the 3 lens i have right now.
And so far you've helped me along the way, including a lot of photographer friends i know as well.
My first camera was a Minolta Hi-Matic semi automatic SLR camera, which I bought in Hong Kong in 1970. I had so much fun with it starting onAutomatic setting , then graduating to taking manual photos and slides. I still have it but don’t even know if I can get film for it now. I have a couple of compact cameras and a Fugi Finepix bridge camera. Your explanations brought so many memories back. My best ever photo was of the Houses of Parliament at night, I didn’t have a tripod, I just rested it on the embankment wall and held my breath while counting to ten holding down the shutter. It was a lucky shot!
Having used SLR (yes back in the FILM days), DSLR, and now mirrorless I don't consider myself a PRO but more like an experienced enthusiast.
Now although having that experience I didn't learn anything from this video, BUT....
... this is perhaps the BEST video I've seen explaining how to get a great photo of the moon, for a beginner or beginner who thinks they are not a beginner.
Great job with this video, Paul.
0:08 his smile was so adorable!!
Awww shucks! Thank you ☺️
I have been struggling with these issues, and getting the balance right for ages, and in just a few minutes of watching your video everything has suddenly clicked into place (if you'll pardon the pun) I didn't realise just how little I knew about my camera till now. Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this. For the first time I actually feel in control, instead of the camera controlling me....and it's a good feeling!!
I just want to say thank you so much. I have 0 knowledge and went from taking pictures that looked like a white ball to actual detailed pictures
From India. Sir, I have learned actual moon photography from your video. Today I clicked some photos of moon, and its marvelous. Thank you a lot. Keep posting such tips and tricks of photography.
Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed Your instruction. Keep rocking. God bless you.
Hey Paul wanted to thank you. This VDO really helped. I used a 55-250mm lens and was able to take a shot which came out good. Need to take more and practice but can't thank you enough for the simple explanations that you do that makes it so easy to understand. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your videos every time.
Thank you so much for your kind words LJ, I'm glad you got a great photo.
Paul 😀
I had a difficult time initially because I didn't have this exact Nikon. Once I figured out how to see my settings, in this + 20 year old camera, I was able to easily follow along and understand. Now I'm off to take a picture of our super blue moon. Thank you!!!
You are welcome, hope you got some great shots.
Tonight we are expecting clear skies and a full moon, so I will be able to put these tips to immediate use - thank you, Paul!
Well? How did it go?
This suddenly got recommended by youtube today when I'm waiting for the Strawberry Moon to happen so I can take a picture of it, and I needed this guide, so thank you!
I’m here just before the pink super moon :)
i was trying that yesterday and here you are today, teaching the same. Thank you sir.
Thanks for watching the video and supporting my channel.
Thank you.
I purchased a used camera, and lens from the local pawn shop. Looking for a new hobby from my wheelchair.
My service dog is cross trained as a mobility dog and needs some extra outings too 😅
Will try shooting a quarter moon this evening from a local park.
This video will allow me to have a result that will justify my spending money ❤
Thanks again 💯
I didn’t have a tripod, but your suggestions were 100% accurate. Thank you for making sense of it!
Just came across this video two days late. I can't wait to try on the next clear night. Great tutorial.
It's still looking good tonight in Aus :)
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Hello guys! Who's watching this video this December 2020?
Don Miguel
Me! hehe
me.
me
Just finished and it was great.
My man, thank you very much. First time I get a clear shot of the moon.
I’m so thankful that you made this video. It perfectly worked and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for your hardwork. Will always support you.
You had some nice points I had not heard before, such as turning vibration stabilization off. Good pointers!
Thanks for watching Everett.
Whos here training for the eclipse
Lmfaoooo Fr 😭😭
What i really like on your videos is the way how you explain and show it on Canon and Nikon cameras without making a difference between those two brands.I saw this on many of your videos.
I used your tips last night for a beautiful picture of last night's full moon, my pictures came out beautiful and clear, bright and simply wonderful. Thank you!
Wonderful! So good to hear - thanks for the feedback and Happy New Year to you.
Very well done. Would recommend you include a few images if the Moon to show what can be done just to whet people’s appetite to go out and shoot the Moon.
this is the best video I've seen on this subject. Thank you!
Oh my gosh! You just helped me understand my camera and take my first real photo of the moon. No other video in 5 years has helped. I can for the first time see details of the moon! I’m over the moon with excitement.
You're very welcome Bronte, I'm glad you got a great image. if you are sharing the pic to social media please use the hashtag #photogeniusbrisbane so we can check it out.
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
Brilliant video. The tutorial is clear, concise and easy to understand. An excellent teacher.
Many thanks! Really appreciate the feedback and support.
Happy New Year to you.
These involves us daily in doing something 🤩❣️💯
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Perfectly timed for the super moon but, here in my part of the UK it is too cloudy at 9pm. I've checked the weather forecast and set the alarm for 3am. Hopefully I can be out in the garden before my wife realises exactly what time she has been woken up at.
Hi Tony, ironically after rushing to get the video out it started to rain in Brisbane and could not see that moon for low clouds. Hoping tonight will be better. Hope you managed to sneak out and get some shots without waking your wife 😀
Bless you, you absolute angel. I nearly had an aneurysm out on the dock yelling at chatgpt in the dark 🤣 you made it so much easier to understand!
Don't know about photo genius? You're the photo ORACLE! I'm learning SO much! Much appreciated!
Very happy to hear!
Lovely video, can't wait to try it out, please make one for taking the stars. Would like to know more about night photography as well, thanks a lot for this.
Great suggestion! I will consider this for a future video - thanks.
I just got a canon rebel t7i. Thank you I so need help! Gift from husband. You Rock!
Sounds like your husband rocks!! What a great gift, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing - new photography tutorials every week.
I just bought the Canon rebel t7i a few months ago.
Your tutorial is so helpful.
Thank you.
Took me from getting bright circle to getting pic of moon. I did have to fine tune (as explained in video) to my camera/lens. THANKS, great video.
Excellent, so glad you got a good result. Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback.
Taking the newbies by the hand for a step by step demonstration:excellent work. Love it.
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Really good content, and the explanation for everything you went through was top class, thank you.
You are welcome Paul, appreciate the feedback.
Thank you very much I had a fantastic shot tonight, great tips 🙏📸😁
You are very welcome Anna, thanks for watching and supporting my channel.
I really like all your videos. Unlike others, offer special class, this is pretty straight forward,onpoint. Thank you
Thank you for watching.
Thanks man for the free lessons. Really enjoyable.
Got my Wife a Canon 6D for Mothers day. I can't wait - umm for her - to get it out on a clear night and start shooting the moon!
Yep, and if she can't, I bet you're just itching to have a go!
Yeah, why does Homer Simpson buying Marge a bowling ball for her as a gift come to mind.
THANK YOU for a relatable, straightforward but comprehensive tutorial. I appreciate that you actually showed the camera and explained each step in detail. You seem patient and friendly - essential teacher qualities, haha! I look forward to trying this tonight for the now waning full moon. I have subscribed and will be watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much Susan, appreciate the feedback and kind words.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
This was dope tutorial. Straight to the point. My pictures of the moon came out amazing!!! Bless you, sir.
Excellent video! I bought a Canon T7 last fall (Spring to you! ) and fairly recently bought the 75 to 300 mm Zoom. I was encouraged to see that you are using the same lens to photograph the Moon. The weather should be good tonight; as long as the Moon is clear of the trees, I should be able to get a good picture. I also have a 1,000 mm telescope which I'm going to use it sometime in the future. I have used that already with my old Fujifilm camera.
Hope you managed to get some good shots, unfortunately here in Brisbane the clouds spoilt our view! I've made another video about shooting the stars in the nigh sky, you may want to check that out next : ua-cam.com/video/f73onFoDvVU/v-deo.html
Thanks Paul,
Wish I had seen this two years ago. Lol.
Really nice to see and hear someone saying "ISO KEEP IT LOW" I was bought up on that mantra in the '70s with film.
On my now dead bridge ( Sony DSC H400.) my go to start position was 1/250s f8 @ 100 ISO.
For a full moon. That camera would drop to 80 ISO
Someone told me that was a good starting point for the moon.
Great Content again. !
Thanks David - I'm thinking of making some "ISO keep it low" T-shirts 😀
Best wishes, keep safe.
Paul.
@@photogenius
I might just want a T-Shirt like that :)
Cheers Paul. :)
Give that a try tonight, thanks Paul.
Thanks Mike - hope you get some great images.
I follwed your instructions on my Nikon D5600 with AF-S 70-300mm lens and got amazing results
That is great, Im so glad. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel.
What a Great Guy, he makes it so easy to understand i would never of thought you had to do this to take a pic of the moon. I Feel a lot more confident now. Thank You So Much.
You are so very welcome. Glad to help. 😀
I always enjoy watching your videos, thanks for making them.
You are very welcome, really appreciate the kind feedback.
Paul.
Excellent detailed explanations. Thank you. I’ll try tonight.
Thank you - hope you get some good results.
I really like your tutorials. I am a beginner and I find your tutorials the easiest to follow. Thank you. You are God sent.
I ended up here after getting an error message on my Canon lens. Now I'm just waiting on a clear sky to have a go at doing some astronomy shots!!!!!!
Excellent tutor. Liked & subscribed.
Finally, check list. Awesome tips. Wonderful video.
Thanks Ravi 🙂
I think it's important is locking up the mirror, my shots of the moon are using a 5DMk4 150-600 tamron and 2x converter, --- lock up the mirror and a trigger remote cable or radio I also put sand bags on my tripod
One of the simplest and best tutorial!!
I watched this for the first time 6 months ago, problem was that I was such a newbie, I still didn’t get it. But I re-watched, and now I GET IT!!!! And took a beautiful half moon shot while in Pennsylvania. THANK YOU PAUL.... I’m hanging in there and love your videos !!!!!
Usually the problem is how to focus when you don't have full moon and air pollution especially near to the city / urban areas. best is to take in in desert when you have clear sky and full moon.
no air pollution these days due to lockdown!
I’m in uk and the weather was on my side no clouds and my house is in the perfect position for taking photos of the moon
For the pink moon
After watching your video today, I got my first somewhat successful shots of the moon. Thank you!
FINALLY!!
Straight to the point for us beginners. What an absolute legend !!!
This realy helped i can now take amazing photos like a pro! Thank you!
This is good content. I have so many pictures of the moon. Great teaching
Thank you 👍 🙂
Can I just say that I bought a Canon 2000 in April and struggled with it and thought I’d wasted my money. Now I’ve found your channel I am getting just the tutoring I needed to find enjoyment from it. Not all heroes wear capes
This is why I love my Nikon P900 super zoom that actually has a moon setting in the menu selection, amazing moon photo’s without even thinking about it.
Really? 😍
@@daphi4151 I know! Almost feels like cheating 😂
thank you for the thorough explanation - now if I could afford the right lens for night sky :)
Very welcome! Happy New Year to you.
Thank you for the tip's Paul, will try them later on here in UK after midnight :)
I hope you get some good results, thanks for watching 👍
@@photogenius i did ok thanks, but as usual i need a bigger lens ha ha ha only got a canon 18-135 but am happy with the result
Watched this tutorial and nailed it. Thank you. Your tutorials are the best.
Once I put my cellphone camera up to my telescope eye lens and was able to get an amazingly clear shot of the moon.
I've done the same - amazing!
Thanks for watching Joseph.
I did but i wasnt using a starsense autoalign and it was hard (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)