Nikon P900 problem: Bought this camera recently for my wife. It is an awesome camera but does have at least one fault. (I think) When using the scene model specifically for the moon...

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Bought this camera recently for my wife. It is an awesome camera but does have at least one fault. (I think)
When using the scene model specifically for the moon there is a distinct blue hue on the photos. [see attached photo] I don’t have a manual for the camera yet so I’m not able to look it up and there is nothing on Google that I can find. Wondering if anyone here has that camera and is aware of the same problem. Thanks in advance. Also looking for a manual if anyone has any leads. I’m in Canada.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Is it possible a white balance change was made that is overriding the scene mode color? Worth checking? (there isn't much data in the exif info)

I saw an article about using the scene mode specific to moon photography, but there doesn't seem to be anything that would help your "blue" issue: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/shooting-the-full-moon-with-the-coolpix-p900.html

Attached is a pdf of the user manual in case you can't find a hard copy. You could print specific pages from this, or keep it on your phone or computer for quick reference.

User Manual
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larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Jack47 wrote:

Bought this camera recently for my wife. It is an ... (show quote)

A quick Google search revealed that this exposure mode is not intended for taking photographs of the moon, but rather for taking photographs of terrestrial subjects illuminated by moonlight.

I suggest using regular daylight settings for taking pictures of the moon...it is illuminated by direct sunlight just like earth landscapes are.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

larryepage wrote:

A quick Google search revealed that this exposure mode is not intended for taking photographs of the moon, but rather for taking photographs of terrestrial subjects illuminated by moonlight.

I suggest using regular daylight settings for taking pictures of the moon...it is illuminated by direct sunlight just like earth landscapes are.

See the link I just attached above. "Shooting the full moon in 'Moon Scene Mode' "

A video (I haven't watched): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7u7l7dSCJs

white balance change (some tips for better focus are in the article):

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GeneV Loc: Lampasas, Texas

Jack, I printed the complete manual for the P900 and no longer have the camera.

If you are interested it is yours for postage.

Let me know if interested.

Gene V

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Linda From Maine wrote:

Is it possible a white balance change was made tha... (show quote)

Thanks Linda. Very interesting article.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

GeneV wrote:

Jack, I printed the complete manual for the P900 and no longer have the camera.

If you are interested it is yours for postage.

Let me know if interested.

Gene V

Thanks I just purchased one before seeing your post.

Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana

Jack47 wrote:

Bought this camera recently for my wife. It is an ... (show quote)

I recommend getting the "Guide to the Coolpix P900" by Alexander White; it's full of info and tips, and is far better than the Nikon instruction manual. Had to dig mine out and look at the Scenes Mode. When you first go to the Moon setup in Scenes, the first screen shows a column on the right of "virtual" color filters you can use, going from "none" at the top down through gray, red, yellow, and blue at the bottom. There is a little white marker to the right indicating any filter that being used, if any. Just use the top dial to move the arrow up to the top. The camera also sets focus to infinity and turns on the 2 second self timer for you.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Mr Bill 2011 wrote:

I recommend getting the "Guide to the Coolpix... (show quote)

Thanks so much. You can find out anything on UHH. Much appreciated. I have a manual on order.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

The P900 has the moon mode, but there is also a means, in that mode, to change the color from white to blue to a more yellow color. I sold my P900, and I can’t remember just how to do that, but it’s there.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Wingpilot wrote:

The P900 has the moon mode, but there is also a means, in that mode, to change the color from white to blue to a more yellow color. I sold my P900, and I can’t remember just how to do that, but it’s there.

Thanks. Mr. Bill pointed me in the right direction.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Mr Bill 2011 wrote:

... When you first go to the Moon setup in Scenes, the first screen shows a column on the right of "virtual" color filters you can use, going from "none" at the top down through gray, red, yellow, and blue at the bottom. ...

Who knew it would be so simple

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