Steve'sDigicams

csa · Sep 13, 2011, 11:44 AM

I tried to get a photo of the moon last night, & of course it was way over-exposed.

What settings would all of you recommend, to get a little detail in the moon? (this was handheld, I plan on using my tripod tonight).

Thanks everyone!

popellis · Sep 13, 2011, 5:17 PM

CSA

I use spot metering, and Black and white film mode. I usually use 1 area AF mode also. The tripod will help a lot and also use either the 2 or 10 second timer.
good luck. hope this is of some help.

Mark

csa · Sep 13, 2011, 5:51 PM

Thanks Mark! if the clouds disappear; I'll try again tonight. I really want color; as we've got forest fires, and the moon is a beautiful redish/orange. I'll sure give the rest a try; I'd love to be able to capture a good shot.

Square one · Sep 13, 2011, 7:33 PM

I used ISO80, F5.2 at 1/200th muti seg metering

My best results were using the above and setting EV to do +1 and -1 EV spread when the moon was full.

I found I had problems with spot metering for some reason

csa · Sep 13, 2011, 11:28 PM

Thanks so much Square One; I'll try that method also. Got completely clouded out tonight.

xHassan · Sep 14, 2011, 7:35 AM

I have always been happy at ISO100, M, Spot metering.

AND if the focus annoys (it does at times to me), just shift to manual and make it go to infinity

csa · Sep 14, 2011, 11:25 AM

Thanks! Never got a chance to try these methods out; as it was total overcast.

Ozzie_Traveller · Sep 14, 2011, 7:03 PM

G'day all

Taking images of the moon - esp a full moon is not all that difficult esp if you follow a few suggestions

1-- setup a comfortable laid-back chair in the back yard
2-- open bottle of red or white or whatever your favourite beverage is
3-- have a sip ... or two while enjoying the moon
4-- get camera and set zoom to maximum ... 300mm to 500mm is excellent
5-- repeat step-3
6-- set camera to Shutter-speed mode
7-- set ISO to 200 or 400
8-- repeat step-3
9-- set shutter speed to 1/300 or 1/400 or 1/500
10- repeat step-3
11- take a photo & repeat step-3
12- repeat step-11

here is a sample ...
[Fuji Finepix at 22x zoom [520mm] 1/320s x f5,6 @ ISO200]

Regards, Phil

RudyL · Sep 14, 2011, 7:29 PM

G/Day Phil, What's the object on left side of Moon.. a UFO ????
Regards, RudyL

xHassan · Sep 15, 2011, 12:40 PM

Here's one of mine.

f5.2, 1/125, ISO80, Spot Metering

Sep 13, 2011, 11:44 AM	#1
csa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,539	Full moon exposure? I tried to get a photo of the moon last night, & of course it was way over-exposed. What settings would all of you recommend, to get a little detail in the moon? (this was handheld, I plan on using my tripod tonight). Thanks everyone! Attached Images __________________ Carol ~Pentax K10D~ ~FZ40~

Sep 13, 2011, 5:17 PM	#2
popellis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PA Posts: 157	CSA I use spot metering, and Black and white film mode. I usually use 1 area AF mode also. The tripod will help a lot and also use either the 2 or 10 second timer. good luck. hope this is of some help. Mark __________________ Panasonic FZ-100, FZ-150, LX5, LX7, Pentax K-x & K-5, Bower Flash, FA-50 1.7,FA-100 2.8, FA-135 2.8, DA-35 2.4,DA-18-135 3.5,DA Limited 15 4, DA Limited 70 2.4, DAL 18-55, DAL 55-300, Pentax 1.7 Teleconverter, Sigma 70-200 2.8

Sep 13, 2011, 5:51 PM	#3
csa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,539	Thanks Mark! if the clouds disappear; I'll try again tonight. I really want color; as we've got forest fires, and the moon is a beautiful redish/orange. I'll sure give the rest a try; I'd love to be able to capture a good shot. __________________ Carol ~Pentax K10D~ ~FZ40~

Sep 13, 2011, 7:33 PM	#4
Square one Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,172	I used ISO80, F5.2 at 1/200th muti seg metering My best results were using the above and setting EV to do +1 and -1 EV spread when the moon was full. I found I had problems with spot metering for some reason __________________ FZ45

Sep 13, 2011, 11:28 PM	#5
csa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,539	Thanks so much Square One; I'll try that method also. Got completely clouded out tonight. __________________ Carol ~Pentax K10D~ ~FZ40~

Steve'sDigicams

Recent Camera Reviews

Most Active Forums

Most Popular Deals

Latest Feature Articles

Sep 14, 2011, 7:35 AM	#6
xHassan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Posts: 421	I have always been happy at ISO100, M, Spot metering. AND if the focus annoys (it does at times to me), just shift to manual and make it go to infinity __________________ 'Make your pixels speak' In a relationship with a Panasonic Fz40 Hama Macro Filters (+1, +2, +4) flickr facebook

Sep 14, 2011, 11:25 AM	#7
csa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,539	Thanks! Never got a chance to try these methods out; as it was total overcast. __________________ Carol ~Pentax K10D~ ~FZ40~

Sep 14, 2011, 7:03 PM	#8
Ozzie_Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia, New South Wales central coast Posts: 3,645	G'day all Taking images of the moon - esp a full moon is not all that difficult esp if you follow a few suggestions 1-- setup a comfortable laid-back chair in the back yard 2-- open bottle of red or white or whatever your favourite beverage is 3-- have a sip ... or two while enjoying the moon 4-- get camera and set zoom to maximum ... 300mm to 500mm is excellent 5-- repeat step-3 6-- set camera to Shutter-speed mode 7-- set ISO to 200 or 400 8-- repeat step-3 9-- set shutter speed to 1/300 or 1/400 or 1/500 10- repeat step-3 11- take a photo & repeat step-3 12- repeat step-11 here is a sample ... [Fuji Finepix at 22x zoom [520mm] 1/320s x f5,6 @ ISO200] Regards, Phil __________________ Has Lumix mirrorless & superzoom cameras and loves their amazing capabilities Spends 8-9 months each year travelling Australia Recent images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ozzie_traveller/sets/

Sep 14, 2011, 7:29 PM	#9
RudyL Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Walnut, CA USA Posts: 6	G/Day Phil, What's the object on left side of Moon.. a UFO ???? Regards, RudyL

Sep 15, 2011, 12:40 PM	#10
xHassan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Posts: 421	Here's one of mine. f5.2, 1/125, ISO80, Spot Metering __________________ 'Make your pixels speak' In a relationship with a Panasonic Fz40 Hama Macro Filters (+1, +2, +4) flickr facebook

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search