Upcoming Super Moon
Nov 3, 2016 19:37:24 #
There is supposed to be a Super Moon on November 14th. I would like to photograph it but being a amateur (though that may be a stretch) at photography I am looking for suggestions on how to accomplish this. I will be using a Nikon D810 have a couple ultra-wides and a Sigma 150-600mm Sport plus several other lenses at my disposal. My work will place me near Cincinnati Ohio during this time period if this would make a difference.. Thank you in advance Neal Bardens.
Nov 3, 2016 19:57:28 #
It doesn't matter where in the world you are but the setting you are in. You will want a good sturdy tripod and an electronic shutter to trip the camera. Finding a nice area that you can put a nice setting in with or in front of the moon would enhance the shot. I'd take my different ranges of lenses and depending on if I could compose other objects (like a tree, hill side, an old building, etc....) would depend on the ranges of lenses I'd use. But either way I would shoot it at different focal lengths for effect. The idea is to make it look as big as possible and the way to do it is put it aside something for reference.
Nov 3, 2016 20:02:59 #
Start practicing tonight if no clouds. I use these settings: iso 100, f-8, daylight white balance and shutter speed 1/50 to 1/160, depending on ambient light and moon phase. On tripod, with 10 second delay.
You will have to experiment with focal length as moon shots can be improved by adding a foreground.
The wider you go the smaller the moon gets so there is a trade off. Have fun!
You will have to experiment with focal length as moon shots can be improved by adding a foreground.
The wider you go the smaller the moon gets so there is a trade off. Have fun!
Nov 3, 2016 20:51:03 #
NealB wrote:
There is supposed to be a Super Moon on November 14th. I would like to photograph it but being a amateur (though that may be a stretch) at photography I am looking for suggestions on how to accomplish this. I will be using a Nikon D810 have a couple ultra-wides and a Sigma 150-600mm Sport plus several other lenses at my disposal. My work will place me near Cincinnati Ohio during this time period if this would make a difference.. Thank you in advance Neal Bardens.
Good advice thank you.
Nov 3, 2016 20:52:40 #
Can't tonight but I will practice this weekend and let you know how it goes. Thank you.
Nov 3, 2016 21:10:09 #
Great advice above.
Shoot, shoot, then shoot more.
The is no 'sperience like experience!
For anything you don't want, there is the Delete Key.
Shoot, shoot, then shoot more.
The is no 'sperience like experience!
For anything you don't want, there is the Delete Key.
Nov 4, 2016 01:34:35 #
According to my Moon Phases App on my Smarter-than-me-Phone, the full moon is actually on Sunday 11/13/16.
So isn't the rising of this Super Moon going to be happening on Sunday evening?
Rise at: 17:40 (5:40 PM) (Nov 13); Sets at 07:22 (Nov 14)
I missed another so called Super Moon by a day once in the past....
Once bitten, twice shy.
So isn't the rising of this Super Moon going to be happening on Sunday evening?
Rise at: 17:40 (5:40 PM) (Nov 13); Sets at 07:22 (Nov 14)
I missed another so called Super Moon by a day once in the past....
Once bitten, twice shy.
Nov 4, 2016 09:36:07 #
SonnyE wrote:
According to my Moon Phases App on my Smarter-than-me-Phone, the full moon is actually on Sunday 11/13/16.
So isn't the rising of this Super Moon going to be happening on Sunday evening?
Rise at: 17:40 (5:40 PM) (Nov 13); Sets at 07:22 (Nov 14)
I missed another so called Super Moon by a day once in the past....
Once bitten, twice shy.
So isn't the rising of this Super Moon going to be happening on Sunday evening?
Rise at: 17:40 (5:40 PM) (Nov 13); Sets at 07:22 (Nov 14)
I missed another so called Super Moon by a day once in the past....
Once bitten, twice shy.
Monday morning at 06:52 according to the Navy site and also www.timeanddate.com
So either Sunday or Mondays moonrise will have the same amount of not quite fullness. It shouldn't matter.
Sundays moon will be a whole 30 minutes less full than the evening moon on Monday.
Besides, Super moons are mostly hype anyway.
Just sayin...Nov 4, 2016 23:14:38 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Monday morning at 06:52 according to the Navy site and also www.timeanddate.com
So either Sunday or Mondays moonrise will have the same amount of not quite fullness. It shouldn't matter.
Sundays moon will be a whole 30 minutes less full than the evening moon on Monday.
Besides, Super moons are mostly hype anyway. Just sayin...
So either Sunday or Mondays moonrise will have the same amount of not quite fullness. It shouldn't matter.
Sundays moon will be a whole 30 minutes less full than the evening moon on Monday.
Besides, Super moons are mostly hype anyway.
Just sayin...I'm glad this was brought up. I'm going to shoot both evenings. If I mess up the shots Sunday night, I can get more Monday!
Nov 5, 2016 03:30:04 #
CathyAnn wrote:
I'm glad this was brought up. I'm going to shoot both evenings. If I mess up the shots Sunday night, I can get more Monday!
Start shootin well ahead, CathyAnn.
It let's you get dialed in ahead of when you want to be.
Nov 5, 2016 14:24:15 #
SonnyE wrote:
Start shootin well ahead, CathyAnn.
It let's you get dialed in ahead of when you want to be.
It let's you get dialed in ahead of when you want to be.
You're right! Maybe, if I go out every evening with camera and tripod, and try taking shots of the moon as it's waxing, I'll be ready next Sunday.
Nov 5, 2016 14:53:55 #
SonnyE wrote:
Great advice above.
Shoot, shoot, then shoot more.
The is no 'sperience like experience!
For anything you don't want, there is the Delete Key.
Shoot, shoot, then shoot more.
The is no 'sperience like experience!
For anything you don't want, there is the Delete Key.
Here is the start plan for tonights trial run.
1. Use the Nikon D810 in manual mode
2. Sigma 150-600mm sport @ 600mm to start
3. Start @ ISO 200, f/8, & 2 sec
I will use mirror up with shutter delay. I do not have a remote shutter control yet.
Anyone else have any other ideas of where to start at please let me know. Tonights photo experiment may result in more deletes than a politicians e-mail accounts. Sorry I just couldn't resist throwing out there a bad joke.
Nov 5, 2016 15:11:37 #
NealB wrote:
Here is the start plan for tonights trial run.
1. Use the Nikon D810 in manual mode
2. Sigma 150-600mm sport @ 600mm to start
3. Start @ ISO 200, f/8, & 2 sec
I will use mirror up with shutter delay. I do not have a remote shutter control yet.
Anyone else have any other ideas of where to start at please let me know. Tonights photo experiment may result in more deletes than a politicians e-mail accounts. Sorry I just couldn't resist throwing out there a bad joke.
1. Use the Nikon D810 in manual mode
2. Sigma 150-600mm sport @ 600mm to start
3. Start @ ISO 200, f/8, & 2 sec
I will use mirror up with shutter delay. I do not have a remote shutter control yet.
Anyone else have any other ideas of where to start at please let me know. Tonights photo experiment may result in more deletes than a politicians e-mail accounts. Sorry I just couldn't resist throwing out there a bad joke.
I would suggest starting low, then crank up to 600 mm as you find your focus and aim.
Have fun! It seems that most here like under exposed. Grey Moons seem to get the most nods.
I tried a couple of pokes the other night at 1 second, and they were too bright.
You'll find it, just have fun getting there!
PS: I have a wired remote release. But I also have a wireless Intervalometer that does everything. Highly recommended for your kit.
The fun is to be inside, warm, with a cup of Hot Chocolate, looking out at your camera snapping away images.
Nov 5, 2016 15:14:58 #
CathyAnn wrote:
You're right! Maybe, if I go out every evening with camera and tripod, and try taking shots of the moon as it's waxing, I'll be ready next Sunday.
It can't hurt, CathyAnn.
Unless of course if you stumble or fall. That might hurt....
And don't git frost bit neither.
Starting early let's you try different places to plunk down your tripod/camera.
Have fun!
Nov 5, 2016 17:43:03 #
Sonny I have been researching wireless remote units but have not settled on a particular one yet.
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