K-01 Focus peaking what am I doing wrong

gmans · 11-23-2013, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Banskojoe

I was able to use focus peaking as I've done in the past moon shots.

Good that you got that sorted and good to know that focus peaking works on the moon, i thought that it mat have lacked to much contrast to be effectiive.

trishytee · 12-07-2013, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Banskojoe

Two mornings in a row tried taking pictures of the moon with my K-01. Used tripod. No filters. Full manual. Various apertures. Various shutter speeds. Various ISOs 12 second timer. Two different lenses: DA 55-300 and Nikon 500mm mirror via Fotodiox adapter.

All I could get with focus peaking is a white, blown out image, thus no fine focus. Both images posted are far clearer than what was seen in focus peaking.

What am I doing wrong please?

Thank you

There is a technique called Lunar eleven if you want to google that. Here is one I took: f11 @ 1/750 iso 800 300mm lens. Cropped and enlarged. Anything over a second is too long as said earlier the moon moves.

**Banskojoe** · 12-08-2013, 07:58 AM

Great tip! I will use the lunar eleven as the starting point for my next adventure. Thanks so much!

Banskojoe

12-07-2013, 12:10 AM	#17
trishytee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandurah Perth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 221	Originally posted by Banskojoe Two mornings in a row tried taking pictures of the moon with my K-01. Used tripod. No filters. Full manual. Various apertures. Various shutter speeds. Various ISOs 12 second timer. Two different lenses: DA 55-300 and Nikon 500mm mirror via Fotodiox adapter. All I could get with focus peaking is a white, blown out image, thus no fine focus. Both images posted are far clearer than what was seen in focus peaking. What am I doing wrong please? Thank you There is a technique called Lunar eleven if you want to google that. Here is one I took: f11 @ 1/750 iso 800 300mm lens. Cropped and enlarged. Anything over a second is too long as said earlier the moon moves. Attached Images

12-08-2013, 07:58 AM	#18
Banskojoe Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 181 Original Poster	Lunar Eleven Great tip! I will use the lunar eleven as the starting point for my next adventure. Thanks so much! Banskojoe

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11-23-2013, 10:26 AM	#16
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Originally posted by Banskojoe I was able to use focus peaking as I've done in the past moon shots. Good that you got that sorted and good to know that focus peaking works on the moon, i thought that it mat have lacked to much contrast to be effectiive.