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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dieter Henkel
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 1:53 PM
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> Subject: EOS Lunar eclipse
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> Tomorrow there will be a lunar eclipse around here in Austria and
> according to the metereologists the weather will be fine so that
> taking photos at this event will be possible. That leads me to my
> questions:
> Which lens would you choose? I have a 70-200 2.8L and a Sigma 75-300
> (4-5.6) and a 2x TC, which I intend to use. Is it worth to use the
> inferior Sigma to achieve a higher magnification (600mm vs. 400mm)?
> Which film would you use (slide or print, 400 ASA, 800 or even more)?
> Which exposure setting? How many seconds are still ok since the moon
> "races" across the sky pretty fast :-)
> Which phase of the eclipse looks best?
I would use the 70-200 with the 2X, as it's likely to be a much sharper
combination. For film, I would choose something like Kodak Portra 160 VC;
you don't need high speed film (remember, the moon is lit by the sun so it
will be very close to the "sunny 16" rule, except near totality), and the
fine grain will allow you to crop a bit to make up for the shorter focal
length.
I would use 1/125 second, and bracket around f8 or f11. The print film's
latitude will help you here.
Near totality, try giving it more exposure to get the reddish glow on the
darkened face of the moon; f5.6 at 1/60 or 1/30.
Chuck Skinner
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