after much research i was able to go out and get a decent picture of the latest full moon. i would much prefer a picture of a half moon or smaller, but when i saw this big, beautiful thing hanging there in the sky, i had to give it a try. hopefully the next time there is a tiny sliver of moon, the sky will be nice.
*ETA* i was asked to explain how i took this shot....here goes!
i had my camera mounted on a tripod,it is hard for me to hand hold when this lens is zoomed all the way.
i had my zoom lens set to infinity(300mm for this lens).
ISO @ 100 & 200
Aperture @ 5.6
tested the shutter speed between 1/125 and 1/500. i think this picture is ss 1/500.(i will go back and check later)
i think it is a common mis-conception that you need a long shutter speed to get a picture of the moon because it is dark out. but remember the sun is reflecting off of it and it really is brighter than you think. if you use a long shutter speed it will just be a big ball of white, trust me it happened last time i tried, hence the research! good luck, i hope to see some of yours soon.
Nov 13, 2008
full moon.....
Posted by *Jennifer* at 8:50 PM
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That's a great picture...Can you give a tutorial on how you did it?
you have great pictures.
HI Mary!
i will try to tell you how i did it in the original post.
I've been wanting to do a full moon picture...were you using your kit zoom lens? I'm going to have to try when we have another full moon. That's awesome!
yes, just my 75-300mm. oh how i wish i had the 70-200........
Very cool Jenn!
very cool! I'm with you on the 70-200!!
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