sportsEden Loc: DC via NY

The moon is so bright. Where should I meter? I am shooting with my d3100 and my 55-200 on a tripod.

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

meter right on the moon. The light you see is direct sunlight.

Sarge69

sportsEden Loc: DC via NY

Thanks. I always enjoy reading your comments.

Larrie Loc: NE Ohio

The "New" moon isn't for another two weeks

Paw Paw Bill Loc: d

It is quite difficult to photograph the "New Moon" since it is essentially dark and even invisible to the necked eye.

Sorry, I had to join in. You simply made a quick title for your post and did not notice the difference between new moon and full moon.

On full moons, the biggest problem is the brightness of the moon and the contrasting dark of the sky. Set manual exposures as though for daylight and view the results. Continue to reduce the aperture while using a tripod. This will give best focus. Moderate shutter times with the tripod will eliminate camera shake. Once you have an acceptable view with surface detail, you will have a photo that you can be proud to say "I took that photo myself".

kmohr3 Loc: Rockford, IL

I've always set my Canons to spot metering to keep from getting a blown out white blob

Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand

Thanks for these thoughts,am intrigued by moon pics
Daryl

Dryart38 Loc: Carlsbad, NM

If you can, try to shoot your full moon picture while the sky is still light - that way, you won't have to shoot with such a contrasty moon. When the sky is too dark, some camera sensors won't tolerate such a blindng moon - it's like shooting into a spotlight! Also, you'll get more pleasing detail when the moon is in other phases!