A classic lunar picture – and a experiment in technique: Photographed with a telephoto lens from the 1960s, a Beroflex 8/500, adapted via M42 adapter to a Panasonic GF1. Due to the crop factor, this is equivalent to a 1000mm focal length on a full-frame camera!
The shooting parameters: 1/200 second at f/11 and ISO 400. For greater detail and less noise, five individual images were taken and stacked using Sequator; subsequent fine-tuning was done in DxO PhotoLab 9. A slight crop compensates the minimal image shift caused by stacking.
The result shows the moon in a clear, high-contrast image: The terminator line – the boundary between light and shadow – gives the surface a three-dimensional depth, and crater structures and maria stand out clearly. The subtly nuanced shades of gray and the crisp rendering of details make the image particularly visually appealing.
Considering the age of the lens used, the image quality is remarkable – an impressive demonstration that even classic lenses combined with modern technology can deliver compelling results.
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