First Quarter Moon at 300mm

WyoDuner

Senior Member
Here is a shot from last night's first quarter moon. This was taken with my D5200 at 300mm, f/13, 1/15 Sec, ISO 100 with 10 images stacked in Registax. Lens used is the AF-S 55-300 f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (the lens that came with the Costco kit).

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Dave_W

The Dude
Very nice. I have a question - what does stacking multiple images do? Is it just for noise reduction or does it also affect more than just the noise? I've a friend who does this a lot and I keep meaning to ask him why he stacks.
 

RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
Here is a shot from last night's first quarter moon. This was taken with my D5200 at 300mm, f/13, 1/15 Sec, ISO 100 with 10 images stacked in Registax. Lens used is the AF-S 55-300 f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (the lens that came with the Costco kit).

Very nicely done.... waqs gone ask a similar question to Dave's..

Pat in NH
 

WyoDuner

Senior Member
Dave and Pat, thanks for checking out this photo. First and foremost stacking is good way to remove random noise. The stacking software looks at all of the images being stacked and, by comparison (differentiation actually) , can differentiate the random noise form the subject. Even on the moon image at ISO 100 and 1/15 sec there is no real noise but the stacking results in a somewhat sharper image than I can get in PS or LR alone. In that case, I think stacking is really just just removing any atmospheric disturbances. Stacking is also useful to add multiple exposures for a brighter finally image. This is my first ever moon shot with the new DSLR and I'm pretty happy with the results.

For comparison, here is one of the images that was stacked. Only processing is lens correction, cropping and sharpening in LR.

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WyoDuner

Senior Member
That is incredible... and with the kit lens!

Did you shoot in total darkness?

Thanks, JPar. I shot this about 10:00 PM so, yes, as dark as it's going to get where I live. I live in the suburbs of Phoenix so lots of light pollution but it didn't seem to have any affect on the image.
 

JPar

Senior Member
Cool. We have a ton of light pollution out here, too, so it's good to know a shot like that is possible even with the light pollution. :)
 

RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
Dave and Pat, thanks for checking out this photo. First and foremost stacking is good way to remove random noise. The stacking software looks at all of the images being stacked and, by comparison (differentiation actually) , can differentiate the random noise form the subject. Even on the moon image at ISO 100 and 1/15 sec there is no real noise but the stacking results in a somewhat sharper image than I can get in PS or LR alone. In that case, I think stacking is really just just removing any atmospheric disturbances. Stacking is also useful to add multiple exposures for a brighter finally image. This is my first ever moon shot with the new DSLR and I'm pretty happy with the results.

For comparison, here is one of the images that was stacked. Only processing is lens correction, cropping and sharpening in LR.

Brad, thanks for the explanation... Your single image is what mine normally look like! :)

Pat in NH
 

WyoDuner

Senior Member
Pat, no prob. I'm a big fan of stacking and Registax in particular for planets/moon. I like Deep Sky Stacker better for images with stars.
 

WyoDuner

Senior Member
Nice sharpness, I assume you're using a tripod since you're stacking images?


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Thanks, Samsonite. Yes using tripod. Remote shutter releases on continuous low speed and counted of 15 shots then released. Focus and WB manually set.
 

WyoDuner

Senior Member
Pat, we have the same lens and your D7100 has the same sensor so I think you should be able to achieve the same results. We have a super moon coming tomorrow so maybe that would be worthwhile for a second attempt. I know I'll be taking some photos. Registax isn't exactly what you would call intuitive... :(
 

RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
Pat, we have the same lens and your D7100 has the same sensor so I think you should be able to achieve the same results. We have a super moon coming tomorrow so maybe that would be worthwhile for a second attempt. I know I'll be taking some photos. Registax isn't exactly what you would call intuitive... :(

Brad, I think that was it... my individual shots were similar to yours, jsut the output was not as dramatic as yours.. I better go study on how to do it!! :)

Thank you,

Pat in NH
 

Murray

New member
Simply amazing... this was my first ever attempt with a 105mm lens, and hand held... just to see what would happen! Your post has given me a feel for just what is possible! Thank you.

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stevent0314

New member
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Wyo, your picture is amazing. I have a Nikon D7100 and this is my first attempt. Is using post processing the only way your photo will be as sharp as yours? I have a Sigma 300mm-600mm lens and I used your settings above. Thanks for posting again!
 

Marilynne

Administrator
Staff member
Super Mod
Wyo, your picture is amazing. I have a Nikon D7100 and this is my first attempt. Is using post processing the only way your photo will be as sharp as yours? I have a Sigma 300mm-600mm lens and I used your settings above. Thanks for posting again!

Welcome!

Don't expect an answer from wyoduner since this thread is from 2013.
 
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