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).
That is incredible... and with the kit lens!
Did you shoot in total darkness?
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.
Nice sharpness, I assume you're using a tripod since you're stacking images?
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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.
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...
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!