Moon Shots
Nov 22, 2013 10:56:15 #
mborn wrote:
Also sturdy tripod,
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and mirror up mode or time delay with a remote/wired shutter release
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and mirror up mode or time delay with a remote/wired shutter release
As long as the shutter speed is shorter than 1/focal length of the lens, then those are nice but not *really* necessary.
Nov 22, 2013 11:30:05 #
peteofmarin wrote:
so I noticed the moon is traveling, however, i mistakenly thought the moon was in geosynchronous orbit, but that's a different forum. thanks for the setting updates
pete
pete
The moon basically rises 1 hour later every day. That's how you can see it at different times of day/night. It is visible at some time every day, providing the weather is cooperating. If you see it at a good spot - rising above the trees, for example - it will be in the same place the following day, 1 hour later. It will have changed its phase slightly, of course.
It's best to avoid full moon, because the light is too direct, and there is a lot less contrast. If you can see the terminator (not Arnie, the day/night line), then pictures show up the details on the craters and mountains best along that line.
Nov 22, 2013 11:59:50 #
Bloke wrote:
The moon basically rises 1 hour later every day. That's how you can see it at different times of day/night. It is visible at some time every day, providing the weather is cooperating. If you see it at a good spot - rising above the trees, for example - it will be in the same place the following day, 1 hour later. It will have changed its phase slightly, of course.
Interestingly, the time of rising varies, depending on phase. For Yakima, it was only 32 minutes between Nov 14 and 15.
Nov 22, 2013 12:20:09 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Interestingly, the time of rising varies, depending on phase. For Yakima, it was only 32 minutes between Nov 14 and 15.
That's (mostly) dependent on your latitude, not the phase.
For that same overnight:
Phoenix AZ, it was 48 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro, 55 minutes.
And for Nome Alaska, 13 minutes
Nov 22, 2013 12:20:52 #
Wall-E wrote:
That's (mostly) dependent on your latitude, not the phase.
For that same overnight:
Phoenix AZ, it was 48 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro, 55 minutes.
And for Nome Alaska, 13 minutes
For that same overnight:
Phoenix AZ, it was 48 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro, 55 minutes.
And for Nome Alaska, 13 minutes
I love what you can learn here!
Nov 22, 2013 15:31:27 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
The other thing about moon photography, as the previous photos of the half moon show, there is more detail (shadows, etc) when the moon is less than full.
When I shoot lunar photos I have to keep reminding myself 1/200 @ f/11 to f/16 @ ISO 200. It's counter-intuitive!
When I shoot lunar photos I have to keep reminding myself 1/200 @ f/11 to f/16 @ ISO 200. It's counter-intuitive!
Nov 22, 2013 19:27:29 #
peteofmarin wrote:
thanks Pepper, i'll try.. have to wait for the next lunar event around Dec 17th?
pete
pete
No reason to wait. You should be able to see the moon most days providing there is no inclement weather. This is as good a time as any to go practice. I personally prefer that the moon not be full. I seem to prefer my photos of half moon.
Excellent advice from others. So you should get some great shots.
Nov 23, 2013 09:16:25 #
St3v3M wrote:
I love what you can learn here!
Took the words right out of my mouth!
Nov 23, 2013 09:17:15 #
Wall-E wrote:
That's (mostly) dependent on your latitude, not the phase.
For that same overnight:
Phoenix AZ, it was 48 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro, 55 minutes.
And for Nome Alaska, 13 minutes
For that same overnight:
Phoenix AZ, it was 48 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro, 55 minutes.
And for Nome Alaska, 13 minutes
Neat :)
Nov 23, 2013 09:29:57 #
I usually don't use a tripod for moon shots. I think the key is to use spot metering to avoid over exposure and avoid the big blobs of light. The faster the shutter speed the better (for me anyway) .Here's one I got with my Tamron 70-300...
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