Nikon 200-500mm F/56e Vr Review With a D500
Dyun27 • Veteran Fellow member • Posts: four,300
Super Claret Wolf Moon + D500 + 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
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My endeavour at the super blood wolf moon last night. I nearly gave upward on the idea of shooting it, because it was overcast earlier that afternoon. When I realized after that the event was happening and the sky was clear, I scrambled to find my tripod at the last minute. This is a time when a 1000mm f/two.viii lens or a star tracker type thingamajig that moves with the moon would have come in handy!
Due to the darkness of the moon and max f/5.6 discontinuity at 500mm, I had to up the ISO a lot more than I'k used to with normal moon shots to get a proper exposure AND freeze the moon in place. It was moving just fast enough that certain slower shutter speeds were out of the question.
Shot with Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR:
I likewise tried attaching the 1.4TC III to become closer, but at f/8 and the moon being as dark equally information technology was, I wasn't getting anything adept. The ISO had to come a bit as well high for my liking... and I was having technical difficulties with the tripod collar on the lens. This is the best I could do under the circumstances.
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You washed skillful!
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Dyun27 wrote:
My endeavor at the super blood wolf moon terminal dark. I most gave up on the idea of shooting information technology, considering it was overcast earlier that afternoon. When I realized later that the result was happening and the sky was clear, I scrambled to find my tripod at the last infinitesimal. This is a time when a 1000mm f/2.8 lens or a star tracker blazon thingamajig that moves with the moon would take come in handy!
Due to the darkness of the moon and max f/five.6 aperture at 500mm, I had to upward the ISO a lot more than than I'1000 used to with normal moon shots to become a proper exposure AND freeze the moon in identify. Information technology was moving just fast enough that certain slower shutter speeds were out of the question.
Shot with Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200-500mm f/five.6E ED VR:
I also tried attaching the 1.4TC 3 to go closer, but at f/8 and the moon being as dark as it was, I wasn't getting anything proficient. The ISO had to come up a bit besides high for my liking... and I was having technical difficulties with the tripod neckband on the lens. This is the best I could do nether the circumstances.
I'm envious. Very good result, considering. I was planning to go out there simply we had thick deject embrace, rain and fog here in the SF Bay Area (upper peninsula) so I didn't even try. Schade!
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: four,300
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Thanks both! I'm surprised information technology turned out too as information technology did.
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Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
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Dyun27 wrote:
My attempt at the super blood wolf moon final night. I almost gave upward on the idea of shooting information technology, because information technology was clouded before that afternoon. When I realized later that the effect was happening and the sky was articulate, I scrambled to detect my tripod at the last infinitesimal. This is a time when a 1000mm f/ii.8 lens or a star tracker type thingamajig that moves with the moon would take come in handy!
Due to the darkness of the moon and max f/5.6 aperture at 500mm, I had to up the ISO a lot more than than I'g used to with normal moon shots to become a proper exposure AND freeze the moon in identify. It was moving simply fast enough that sure slower shutter speeds were out of the question.
Shot with Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200-500mm f/v.6E ED VR:
I likewise tried attaching the 1.4TC III to get closer, merely at f/8 and the moon being as night as it was, I wasn't getting anything good. The ISO had to come up upwardly a bit too loftier for my liking... and I was having technical difficulties with the tripod neckband on the lens. This is the all-time I could practice nether the circumstances.
Very good effort, nice results and from previous experience trying to shoot this phenomenon I know how hard it is and I'd say that'southward most equally proficient as it'south feasible to become with the kit you are using (without the help of a star tracker mount) and you seem to have a very good re-create of that 200-500!
Well done!
Frank
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Great chore Jana.
My experience started OK and ended poorly. Since I have only taken a shot of the moon one other fourth dimension, I decided to practice shortly earlier the blood moon. The first shot is my practice.
Since the temperature in Michigan is below 0°F, I came in to get warm. I brought my camera and tripod in also. Rookie mistake in this conditions.
When I went out the 2d time, the shots were terrible and I did not sympathize why until I came an noticed my forepart element was covered with frost.
Lesson learned. Don't take a camera in and out of below zero temperatures.
How long practice I need to wait to get another chance?
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Nice!
Y'all were wise to non utilize a longer exposure; brighter blur isn't helpful.
And wishing for a 1000mm f/2.8 - with accessory forklift?
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ANAYV • Forum Pro • Posts: 22,657
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Wow...you did great!!
With the D500, I think you could of raised the ISO a end or two more and also get skilful results...only obviously your settings show the results...and no way I could argue with these results.
Mine were way worse...merely also with inferior camera.
Tripod was of no employ, equally the ball head would not tilt as much as needed. It was like at 12:00 position in the heaven, small and resulted in using a monopod ..but had to use it horizontally, pressing bottom confronting side of house.
Temp was around ix degrees F..but with wind chill , more like -5.
Wasn't out there long plenty to get a better setup...too common cold Brrr
I similar that yous too have a few stars in your shots
well done!!
ANAYV
TRIODEROB • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,553
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very good image - one of the best I have seen
yous guys might want to look at the thread I started about the blood moon over at the Fuji forum - there are many images.
I did not have perfect weather condition simply got an OK paradigm - the funny photograph is the guy who used a $8 telescope hooked upward to the Fuji
check it out
OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,300
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Robert Cohen wrote:
Nice!
Cheers!
You were wise to not employ a longer exposure; brighter blur isn't helpful.
And wishing for a 1000mm f/2.8 - with accessory forklift?
LOL! Yes... not gonna happen.
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,300
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TRIODEROB wrote:
very good image - one of the best I have seen
Thank you!
y'all guys might want to look at the thread I started about the blood moon over at the Fuji forum - at that place are many images.
I did not have perfect atmospheric condition but got an OK image - the funny photo is the guy who used a $viii telescope hooked up to the Fuji
check information technology out
Got links? Would similar to check it out.
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: iv,300
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ANAYV wrote:
Wow...you did bully!!
With the D500, I think you could of raised the ISO a end or two more and also get good results...but plain your settings show the results...and no mode I could argue with these results.
Yes, I did endeavour some college ISO values, but wasn't too happy with those results.
Mine were style worse...merely too with inferior camera.
Tripod was of no utilise, as the ball head would not tilt every bit much every bit needed. It was like at 12:00 position in the heaven, minor and resulted in using a monopod ..only had to apply it horizontally, pressing bottom against side of house.
I was fortunate enough to buy a decent tripod and ball caput that allows for some extreme angles. The moon was pretty loftier in the heaven. Nevertheless, the damned tripod collar on the lens will not lock in identify and slides around, so I had to attach the D500 body to the tripod and hoped I wouldn't damage the lens mount with the weight of the lens. Angled up at the sky, it didn't seem to put too much pressure on it, but it also wasn't the most stable fix-up. I actually turned the lens VR on to assistance me become a more stable image, something I'd never do otherwise.
Temp was around 9 degrees F..but with wind chill , more than like -v.
Wasn't out at that place long plenty to get a ameliorate setup...too cold Brrr
I like that you also accept a few stars in your shots
well done!!
ANAYV
Luckily I'yard in Southern California so it wasn't freezing exterior, but it was colder than usual. I didn't last very long out in that location either.
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,300
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BillyBobSenna wrote:
Slap-up job Jana.
Give thanks you!
My experience started OK and ended poorly. Since I take only taken a shot of the moon one other fourth dimension, I decided to practice shortly earlier the blood moon. The offset shot is my exercise.
A bright moon allows you lot to become away with faster shutter speeds and lower ISO, and therefore is probably non the best practice for the blood moon. This was my kickoff time photographing this event, then I didn't realize it either until it was actually happening.
Since the temperature in Michigan is below 0°F, I came in to go warm. I brought my camera and tripod in also. Rookie mistake in this atmospheric condition.
When I went out the second time, the shots were terrible and I did not understand why until I came an noticed my front chemical element was covered with frost.
Lesson learned. Don't take a camera in and out of beneath naught temperatures.
How long do I need to wait to get some other chance?
That's unfortunate. Every bit a SoCal resident, luckily I didn't have to bargain with those conditions.
Co-ordinate to this link: https://world wide web.timeanddate.com/eclipse/2019 if you're anywhere in South America, Europe, Australia or Africa, the side by side ane (though simply partial) is coming in July sixteen-17, 2019. May 26, 2021 will be the next total lunar eclipse in North America.
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NikonMan09 • Contributing Member • Posts: 610
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Jana,
Great work! Your lunar eclipse pictures are the best! I viewed many of the shots posted in the Astrophotography Forum and I didn't come across any as skilful every bit yours.
I tried to photograph the eclipse here in Pittsburgh, but I botched the shoot. Since it was very cold here, I was hoping I could open a window in my firm and not totally venture out in the cold, but eventually I set things upward in my driveway as the totality was ending. My tripod and head were upwards to the job, but I never researched the all-time shutter speeds for totality and shot speeds too fast that cranked upwards the floating ASA to the maximum. I appreciated the movable screen of the D7500 and the option to set the live view to bear witness the actual exposure, both of which the D7200 I successfully used for the solar eclipse in 2017 did not have.
Here are my best "crunchy" photos shot with the 80-400 AF-S VR @ F5.6:
I reduced the shutter speed a chip for the shot below and it looks less "crunchy."
Oh well, lesson learned for the side by side one, where we will hopefully be viewing in Southern California. . .
Best wishes!
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,300
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NikonMan09 wrote:
Jana,
Cracking piece of work! Your lunar eclipse pictures are the best! I viewed many of the shots posted in the Astrophotography Forum and I didn't meet any as skilful as yours.
Cheers! I've seen a couple of better ones on instagram, but I think those photographers were better-prepared and used a 600mm + 2x converter.
I tried to photograph the eclipse here in Pittsburgh, but I botched the shoot. Since it was very cold hither, I was hoping I could open a window in my house and not totally venture out in the cold, but eventually I set things upwards in my driveway as the totality was ending. My tripod and head were up to the job, merely I never researched the best shutter speeds for totality and shot speeds too fast that cranked upwards the floating ASA to the maximum. I appreciated the movable screen of the D7500 and the option to ready the live view to evidence the bodily exposure, both of which the D7200 I successfully used for the solar eclipse in 2017 did not accept.
Hither are my best "crunchy" photos shot with the eighty-400 AF-Due south VR @ F5.6:
I reduced the shutter speed a bit for the shot below and it looks less "crunchy."
Oh well, lesson learned for the next one, where we will hopefully exist viewing in Southern California. . .
All-time wishes!
Good luck on the next one!
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Jana,
I tried to photograph it, likewise, and generally got some good shots during the transition catamenia, I recollect. All the same, I made the mistake of not turning off the AF after the first acquisition, and past the time it got to totality, it was almost impossible to get a practiced AF lock on it. I Call up I got it, but it'south hard to tell with the ISOs existence upward there at 5000 for both the D850 and the D500. I may try to run them through DxO, now that I have it downloaded and installed. Nevertheless, I tin can't typically utilize DxO, at the moment, as my primary drive is a Western Digital MyBook Duo two-deejay desktop NAS fix in RAID 1, and DxO sees information technology as the two drives having the same unique identifier. Lightroom and the Mac Os all work fine with it, but DxO doesn't like information technology. I can only run it off images on another drive.
But, in any example, hither are my two images. Nosotros had a bit of high, sparse, wispy clouds, and they MAY have played a gene, as well. Seemed mostly clear, to me, but others in the area talked most the deject cover, and then I take to guess information technology was here for me, as well, and I just didn't notice it as much. These were taken with a make new Tamron 200-500 G2 I just bought, mounted onto the Gitzo Backwoodsman tripod and the RRS BH-55 ball head. Like you lot, I would've liked a tracker, and I just went downwards as boring as 1/4 2nd, which meant upping my ISO to 5000, at f6.three.
Sam
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OP Dyun27 • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,300
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greenmanphoto wrote:
Jana,
I tried to photograph it, as well, and generally got some expert shots during the transition period, I think. Withal, I fabricated the mistake of non turning off the AF after the starting time acquisition, and by the time it got to totality, it was almost incommunicable to get a good AF lock on it. I Recollect I got it, but it's hard to tell with the ISOs being up there at 5000 for both the D850 and the D500.
I usually try to manual-focus in live view when that happens. I zoom in on the object with the magnifier button and try to focus the lens manually until I see sharp edges. Information technology'south not like shooting fish in a barrel, but might get y'all through it.
I may effort to run them through DxO, now that I have information technology downloaded and installed. All the same, I can't typically use DxO, at the moment, as my main drive is a Western Digital MyBook Duo two-disk desktop NAS fix in RAID 1, and DxO sees information technology as the ii drives having the same unique identifier. Lightroom and the Mac Os all work fine with it, simply DxO doesn't similar it. I can just run it off images on another drive.
Yous should definitely contact DxO about this problem so they know to fix information technology in hereafter updates. I've made many suggestions every bit I employ the program and they exercise respond. Here'south the form to fill out: https://back up.dxo.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=254348
But, in any case, here are my two images. We had a bit of high, thin, wispy clouds, and they MAY take played a factor, besides. Seemed mostly clear, to me, but others in the area talked virtually the deject cover, so I accept to guess it was hither for me, likewise, and I just didn't detect it as much. These were taken with a make new Tamron 200-500 G2 I only bought, mounted onto the Gitzo Mountaineer tripod and the RRS BH-55 ball head. Like y'all, I would've liked a tracker, and I only went down equally slow as 1/4 second, which meant upping my ISO to 5000, at f6.3.
Sam
Did yous make sure the lens was AF fine-tuned earlier using it for the moon? I approximate I should presume it was fine if you had successful shots with it prior to the eclipse (?).
This could be nothing, but I exercise wonder, then I'll say it. When I was in the stages of deciding what telephoto lens to buy, the Tamron G2 was on the top of my list. I went to Sammy's photographic camera fully intending on picking 1 upward, just then I had also heard of the Nikon 200-500mm and did want to requite it a try. I asked them to let me try both lenses out in-store with my photographic camera. Both seemed very sharp, but when I aimed each into a night corner of the store, the Nikon easily locked onto the discipline while the Tamron seemed to miss focus a bit. In practiced calorie-free neither had a problem and the Tamron seemed quicker to acquire foucs, only in low light the Nikon behaved better... plus the VR was very proficient on the Nikon and the constant f/5.half-dozen discontinuity at 500mm, so that'due south how I concluded up taking the Nikon home. I didn't have too much trouble locking focus on the eclipsed moon with it,... but maybe it was also because I was shooting wide open at f/v.6 whereas you were at f/6.3. A fleck less low-cal coming through, getting in the way of the AF. Just a idea.
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Smashing shots. I froze my butt off only to take clouds come through merely every bit the the eclipse was ramping up, then none of mine came out as good as yours. Kudos.
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Thanks! Lamentable y'all had to endure for aught. I initially thought I'd suffer the same fate.
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