How to take a good photo of the moon?

Question

WITH A Minolta 35-70 film camera!

Answer 1

Keep in mind that the moon moves. With that in mind, let me see if I can help without getting too complicated.

The guy above me is mostly correct. A 35-70mm camera is going to produce a pretty small image. Even if blown up to a 16x20 the moon itself probably won't ever be that sharp or large.

A reflector won't work at all (moron) as a reflector is used to bounce light onto the subject to fill in shadows and, as the moon is kinda far away, this is an absurd idea.

You are going to need a high ISO 800 or more (1600 is your best bet, however 3200 will work perfect but produce a lot of grain).

Next you are going to have to bracket your shutter speed with the lowest Fstop you can get (2.8, 5.6). Bracket speeds from 1/45 down to 1/10. If you have to go any lower, you probably are out of luck as you will pick up the movement of the moon.

With a 70mm lense, you will probably be able to get an Fstop of 5.6 which means your speed will probably work best at 1/30th.

Answer 2

First of all, you're going to need a REALLY good zoom lens, like a 300 or better. You may also need a filter to catch some of the light bouncing off the moon. You'll also need to adjust you f-stop and speed accordingly. Also, you'll want to use black and white film for this photo. You'll have more depth to the picture that way. If you can get all this, you should have a fantastic picture!

Answer 3

Secure the camera in a tripod, use ISO 400 B&W like T-Max set speed at 1/15 @ f:8; bracket for 1/8 @ f:8
if you develop yourself try a High contrast dev.

Answer 4

There's a guy who taking bookings for trips to the moon in around ten years time. Sign up and get great photos.

Answer 5

The only thing I know for sure is you have to have a certain kind of lens, if you're wanting to take professional-type pictures. You could probably find info in a photography magazine.

Answer 6

just aim focus ... and shooot
click 2 -3 time and see the result...