Moon Shots

[seandudding]

Guys

I want to take some moon shots, is there any special technique?? Also what kid of lense is best for this, odviously a telephoto, but what sort of reach do you need??

Cheers Sean

[Einion Yrth]

You may find one of these handy

[theboyfold]

Totally off topic, but did you know that the plans for the Saturn 5 Rocket got thrown out in house keeping at NASA!! And now nobody knows how to rebuild one...

Ummm, back on topic..

A strong tripod would be mighty useful for you. Saw a picture that was exposed over the night that actually tracked movement of the stars throughout the night.

>> Edited by theboyfold on Thursday 18th August 16:22

[GetCarter]

Hi

I was having some stress with the moon a few months back (not in that way).

Some tips that might help.

For close ups. (I was using a 300 mm... yet to try the 400mm)

Try not to do moon when it is bright -it'll bleach out.
Try and do half/three quarters moon to get 3d relief.
Use a tripod! (DOH)
Put the camera (if it can) - to spot meter
Take lots on speed priority at different speeds.
Try at different ISO settings
Change to (or take in) B&W

As good as I got as a close up here:





>> Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 18th August 17:48

[406]

Morning Moon