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« on: December 30, 2006, 08:03:53 pm »
I've been tinkering lately with taking photos of the moon.  My best effort so far:



Taken tonight, 12/30/06, 86% of the moon is visible.

Just thought I'd share!
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2006, 08:12:48 pm »
that is really sweeet!!  Man, nice work, bdann.....I'm a huge weirdo of moons..  Maybe I can have you sell me some of your work so I can insert them into one of photos for extra dramatic effect......  :lol: good work ole boy
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2006, 08:15:32 pm »
That is a GREAT picture!!  Incredible.  Thanks for sharing!!


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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2006, 08:49:14 pm »
Very nice!  What do you shoot with?
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2006, 08:54:01 pm »
Wow!  That's professional quality!

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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2006, 10:55:45 pm »
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Very nice!  What do you shoot with?


Panasonic DMC-FZ7, had it less than a month.  It's a great camera, has a fantastic lens.  I really wanted a DSLR, but can't afford one.  The Panasonic is an excellent alternative.

Thanks for the comments!
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2006, 09:47:33 am »
Sweet! You are going to let me use your camera when I get home right??!! wink
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2006, 03:08:27 pm »
Very nice bdann!

No scope used...just the cam?
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« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2006, 06:03:11 pm »
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Very nice bdann!

No scope used...just the cam?
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Just the camera.  When the moon is full in a couple days, I'm going to take some more.
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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2006, 06:31:06 pm »
bdann, how long an exposure are you using?

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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2006, 10:19:29 pm »
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1/800th at f 3.3.  odd combo, i'm sure i could stop it down more and increase the exposure time,....but this worked.  i had better luck with the fast shutter speed.  

You can over expose the moon to make it look bright -



I managed to snap this one hand-held (also over exposed):


The first one I posted is the best, I'm really proud of it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2007, 10:53:20 am »
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I've been tinkering lately with taking photos of the moon.  My best effort so far:



Taken tonight, 12/30/06, 86% of the moon is visible.

Just thought I'd share!


 :shock:  wow
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« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2007, 01:08:45 pm »
Double WOW  :!:  :!:
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« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2007, 06:28:43 pm »
Been a while since I shot the poor defenseless moon, but bdann inspired me.  Plus, we've got a beautiful clear night and a full moon.  



I used to figure fstops and exposure times; but I've simplified.

1.  Use tripod.
2.  Use remote release or mirror lock-up (if you have optical view finder).
3.  Set exposure mode to center spot.
4.  Set focus mode to auto, single shot, center.
5.  Turn off image stabilizer.
6.  Set white balance to auto.
7.  Set ISO to lowest setting.
8.  Fire when ready.
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« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2007, 07:01:06 pm »
Tonight's effort:
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