First moons shots with the Nikon P900: Finally got a chance to take a moon shot tonight with the P900. Didn't use a tripod, just stood on the sidewalk and took a handheld shot (1st...

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First moons shots with the Nikon P900

May 28, 2015 01:19:27 #

BW326 Loc: Boynton Beach, Florida

Finally got a chance to take a moon shot tonight with the P900. Didn't use a tripod, just stood on the sidewalk and took a handheld shot (1st picture). The next 2 pics I just zoomed and cropped from the original. Tomorrow night I'll use a tripod and use a longer exposure.

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May 28, 2015 05:16:30 #

Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC

Impressive! :thumbup: :thumbup:

May 28, 2015 05:50:37 #

Lenny Loc: Boston

good shot what lens? and other info

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May 28, 2015 07:43:04 #

BW326 Loc: Boynton Beach, Florida

Lenny wrote:

good shot what lens? and other info

That picture was taken with my wife's camera, the Nikon P900 "point-and-shoot". No setup, just walked outside and snapped a few pictures handheld. It has an impressive 28mm-2000mm super zoom lens. I didn't use any special settings, just left the camera in automatic mode. At maximum zoom it's equivalent to using an 83X magnification.

Next time I will use a tripod and adjust the settings to keep the lens open longer and hopefully get an even better picture. This camera has been excellent so far for outdoor, wildlife pictures.

May 29, 2015 06:27:27 #

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

excellent, I"m going to have to try out my P900, as well, the next time we have a clear moon....

BW326 wrote:

May 29, 2015 07:13:20 #

BW326 Loc: Boynton Beach, Florida

lone ranger wrote:

excellent, I"m going to have to try out my P900, as well, the next time we have a clear moon....

Have you ever noticed that when we decide we'd like to go out and get a nice shot of the night sky, it goes cloudy for weeks at a time. :)

May 29, 2015 08:04:39 #

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

seems that way

BW326 wrote:

Have you ever noticed that when we decide we'd like to go out and get a nice shot of the night sky, it goes cloudy for weeks at a time. :)

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May 29, 2015 08:27:55 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Here an FYI:

In about 2-1/2 years,, August 2017, there will be a total eclipse going across much of the USA.

This is not a common thing so plan and practice now!

Remember to use safety when practicing!

May 29, 2015 11:32:38 #

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Impressive BW.

May 29, 2015 12:51:33 #

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

BW326 wrote:

That picture was taken with my wife's camera, the ... (show quote)

No don't use longer exposures...the moon is extremely bright. Notice how you have blow-outs already, those bright splotchy areas with no detail. Set you camera on Manual and use a low ISO. Something between ISO-80 to 200. Keep your aperture closed down to f8 or higher. Adjust your shutter speed as needed to eliminate any blown out areas. Using a tripod can help assure sharpness so that's a good idea. Now these setting are just suggestions. Experiment to find your best settings. I'm interested in this camera. With that much optical zoom...this camera should blow all others out of the water on moon shots.

May 29, 2015 15:17:03 #