Thread: Photographing the Moon
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Old 16-03-07, 14:36
Jonathan Farmer Jonathan Farmer is offline  
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Default Exposing the moon
I find the best exposure for the moon is ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/125. Bracket exposures and keep the equipment rock steady.

To get good detail of craters, do not take a full moon as there ae no cast shadows. Use the longest focal length you have.

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Best regards to all
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Last edited by Jonathan Farmer; 16-03-07 at 14:47. Reason: Chang Image
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