moon shots

Rusky40 · 12-22-2010, 01:16 PM

im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous

newyorker · 12-22-2010, 03:23 PM

Try to find this video tutorial on youtube

phototips shooting moon

it is a tutorial from james - bcphoto.biz, great podcasts are available for download from itunes or his own site

PhotoTips - Photography Tips by BC Photo

His Podcast is a great learning tool. search for "phototips" on itunes store.

PS: I have no association with this website. Just found it to be a great learning tool with my new K-x

Originally posted by Rusky40

im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous

SpecialK · 12-22-2010, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by Rusky40

im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous

The moon is lit by daylight so it is much closer to a daylight exposure than a long night exposure. Use a shorter shutter speed to fix the white blob.

Focus on the edge of the moon, and then while holding the shutter 1/2 down, recompose the shot.

krp · 12-22-2010, 04:03 PM

To get a perfect focus of the moon I usually switch to manual focus and then use live view to zoom in and get it just right.

Rusky40 · 12-23-2010, 02:25 PM

its not the focus can manually do that fine it a bit like a sunset prob almost to much light get a white out

Nowhere Matt · 12-23-2010, 02:38 PM

Perform a search around the forum for topics like "Shooting The Moon" and they should set you straight - quick like.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/119375-photogra...ml#post1271243

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46612-shooting...ml#post1308513

Center spot meter is what would immediately help you with getting a better shutter speed. At an average ISO setting (200, 400) your shutter speed needs to be faster than you think.
Read the links above and you will soon be on your way.

Oh. Hello PF.com

Rusky40 · 12-24-2010, 03:54 AM

cheers matt

**ismaelg** · 12-24-2010, 04:32 AM

Hi,

I wrote an article on that subject, but it is in spanish.
Revista Cibernética de Fotografía Internacional - Mi experiencia fotografiando la Luna
If I have some time I'll work on a translation. But in the meantime, there are some charts and numbers that may help you get started.

Thanks,

krp · 12-24-2010, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hi,

I wrote an article on that subject, but it is in spanish.
Revista Cibernética de Fotografía Internacional - Mi experiencia fotografiando la Luna
If I have some time I'll work on a translation. But in the meantime, there are some charts and numbers that may help you get started.

Thanks,
__________________

Try this: Google Translate

Mark Castleman · 12-24-2010, 10:36 AM

The ancient "Sunny 16" rule is a good place to start. I will set my ISO at 100 and then use the Manual exposure at 1/125 and f/16 to begin. From there I go up and down in exposure till I find what works right for that night. A rising or setting moon will need more exposure since you will have more atmosphere attenuating the light.

12-22-2010, 01:16 PM	#1
Rusky40 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: england Photos: Albums Posts: 104	moon shots im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous

12-22-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
newyorker Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 26	Video Turorial on Youtube Try to find this video tutorial on youtube phototips shooting moon it is a tutorial from james - bcphoto.biz, great podcasts are available for download from itunes or his own site PhotoTips - Photography Tips by BC Photo His Podcast is a great learning tool. search for "phototips" on itunes store. PS: I have no association with this website. Just found it to be a great learning tool with my new K-x Originally posted by Rusky40 im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous

12-23-2010, 02:38 PM	#6
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Perform a search around the forum for topics like "Shooting The Moon" and they should set you straight - quick like. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/119375-photogra...ml#post1271243 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46612-shooting...ml#post1308513 Center spot meter is what would immediately help you with getting a better shutter speed. At an average ISO setting (200, 400) your shutter speed needs to be faster than you think. Read the links above and you will soon be on your way. Oh. Hello PF.com Last edited by Nowhere Matt; 12-23-2010 at 02:43 PM.

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12-22-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by Rusky40 im trying to shoot the moon help please eather getting a white out or just the trees in focous The moon is lit by daylight so it is much closer to a daylight exposure than a long night exposure. Use a shorter shutter speed to fix the white blob. Focus on the edge of the moon, and then while holding the shutter 1/2 down, recompose the shot.

12-22-2010, 04:03 PM	#4
krp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	To get a perfect focus of the moon I usually switch to manual focus and then use live view to zoom in and get it just right.

12-23-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
Rusky40 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: england Photos: Albums Posts: 104 Original Poster	its not the focus can manually do that fine it a bit like a sunset prob almost to much light get a white out

12-24-2010, 03:54 AM	#7
Rusky40 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: england Photos: Albums Posts: 104 Original Poster	cheers matt

12-24-2010, 04:32 AM	#8
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Hi, I wrote an article on that subject, but it is in spanish. Revista Cibernética de Fotografía Internacional - Mi experiencia fotografiando la Luna If I have some time I'll work on a translation. But in the meantime, there are some charts and numbers that may help you get started. Thanks,

12-24-2010, 10:06 AM	#9
krp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by ismaelg Hi, I wrote an article on that subject, but it is in spanish. Revista Cibernética de Fotografía Internacional - Mi experiencia fotografiando la Luna If I have some time I'll work on a translation. But in the meantime, there are some charts and numbers that may help you get started. Thanks, __________________ Try this: Google Translate

12-24-2010, 10:36 AM	#10
Mark Castleman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 298	The ancient "Sunny 16" rule is a good place to start. I will set my ISO at 100 and then use the Manual exposure at 1/125 and f/16 to begin. From there I go up and down in exposure till I find what works right for that night. A rising or setting moon will need more exposure since you will have more atmosphere attenuating the light.