Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

How to Successfully Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

photoshopCAFE via YouTube

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Learn how to photograph a lunar eclipse in this 15-minute tutorial video. Discover the essential gear needed for capturing stunning eclipse images, including tripods, cameras, lenses, extension tubes, and remote shutter releases. Understand how eclipses work, master the optimal camera settings for blood moon photography, and learn about the exposure triangle to achieve perfect shots. Get specific recommended settings for different phases of the eclipse, explore the benefits of using a sky tracker mount, and receive tips on selecting the ideal location for your eclipse photography session. The video includes a detailed breakdown of equipment options with links to recommended gear for photographers of all levels.

Syllabus

00:00 intro
00:50 How does an Eclipse work?
02:13 Tripods
04:49 Camera and Lenses
06:37 Extension tubes
08:16 Remote Shutter release
09:00 Camera Settings for a blood moon lunar eclipse
09:47 Exposure triangle
11:35 Recommended settings
13:08 Skytracker. Ioptron Sky Guider Pro
13:51 Choosing your location to photograph the eclipse

Taught by

photoshopCAFE

Reviews

Start your review of How to Successfully Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.