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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 232741" data-attributes="member: 12257"><p>I've never really struggled with handheld shots like that, myself, once I figured out the knack of it. Granted, I'm shooting the 70-300 VR on my Nikon D3100. Here's one I got on a QUICK run out last night... and another of my faves of a waxing crescent. Pretty decently cropped for size of course, but both shot handheld.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/low-light-night/2361-moon-shots-22.html#post232606" target="_blank">http://nikonites.com/low-light-night/2361-moon-shots-22.html#post232606</a><a href="http://nikonites.com/attachments/low-light-night/62860d1387252544-moon-shots-xmasmoon.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/attachments/low-light-night/62860d1387252544-moon-shots-xmasmoon.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/attachments/low-light-night/62860d1387252544-moon-shots-xmasmoon.jpg" target="_blank">(</a>sorry, it's a link to another post from here, as I'm at work and don't have the files available)</p><p></p><p>If you are shooting handheld, VR is a must for the shot with longer focal lengths, and what I've found to be helpful is:</p><p></p><p>1) Proper stance is CRUCIAL. If you shoot the way most folks that I see in public do, you're not going to get the shot. Shoulder width staggered stance with a hand wrapped under your lens. At times, I'll brace my elbows on a vehicle or post/wall, but the pics referenced were free-standing.</p><p></p><p>2) Don't just focus and fire. Focus, let the VR settle for a couple of seconds, then shoot. You've got to let all the vibrations settle, whether it's internal (camera/lens) or external (you).</p><p></p><p>3) Under-expose!! The post linked above contains info about the settings I used. Neither shot is as amazing as some I've seen, but I think they show what's capable hand held without the uber-expensive glass.</p><p></p><p>4) Plan ahead! The lower in the sky you can catch the moon, the larger it will appear (in most cases). You'll want to be away from any light pollution, and you'll want a nice clear sky free of smog/smoke whenever possible.</p><p></p><p>There ya go, there's my "rookie" tips, meaning they came from a rookie, not directed toward one. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 232741, member: 12257"] I've never really struggled with handheld shots like that, myself, once I figured out the knack of it. Granted, I'm shooting the 70-300 VR on my Nikon D3100. Here's one I got on a QUICK run out last night... and another of my faves of a waxing crescent. Pretty decently cropped for size of course, but both shot handheld. [URL]http://nikonites.com/low-light-night/2361-moon-shots-22.html#post232606[/URL][URL="http://nikonites.com/attachments/low-light-night/62860d1387252544-moon-shots-xmasmoon.jpg"] ([/URL]sorry, it's a link to another post from here, as I'm at work and don't have the files available) If you are shooting handheld, VR is a must for the shot with longer focal lengths, and what I've found to be helpful is: 1) Proper stance is CRUCIAL. If you shoot the way most folks that I see in public do, you're not going to get the shot. Shoulder width staggered stance with a hand wrapped under your lens. At times, I'll brace my elbows on a vehicle or post/wall, but the pics referenced were free-standing. 2) Don't just focus and fire. Focus, let the VR settle for a couple of seconds, then shoot. You've got to let all the vibrations settle, whether it's internal (camera/lens) or external (you). 3) Under-expose!! The post linked above contains info about the settings I used. Neither shot is as amazing as some I've seen, but I think they show what's capable hand held without the uber-expensive glass. 4) Plan ahead! The lower in the sky you can catch the moon, the larger it will appear (in most cases). You'll want to be away from any light pollution, and you'll want a nice clear sky free of smog/smoke whenever possible. There ya go, there's my "rookie" tips, meaning they came from a rookie, not directed toward one. :) [/QUOTE]
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