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Just to see what would happen, I attempted to capture the International Space Station (ISS) last night with my 6D & 100-400 II, hand-held. I wasn’t very optimistic, but gave it the ol’ college-try. As you might expect, the results weren’t jaw-dropping, but not bad, considering. In preparation, I set the lens for manual focus with stabilizer mode (Mode 1) on, focal length 400mm, and focus on infinity. The camera was set on manual with ISO 6400, f/5.6, at 1/400 sec. As the ISS flew overhead, I set the drive mode to continuous shooting, panned the thing, and started shooting.
Of the 120 or so frames I captured, there were a few in which the silhouette of the ISS was discernible; most were just a blurry blob. I think my shutter speed was a bit too slow as the images appeared overexposed. So next time, I’ll try a bit faster—should help focus, too.
Anyway, here’s what I got. Nothing monumental, but a worthy first attempt, I think. I also think the results speak well for the stabilization capability of the lens. The first is a 100% crop; the second I enlarged about 400% in PS CS6.
Jack
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Edited on Feb 25, 2015 at 10:24 AM · View previous versions
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