Panacea i would like to take a picture of the moon with the moon the main focus?

Question

I would like the moon to be the main focus, with black background i would appreciate any tips, would like to know if you would be willing to email with ideas, i really would like to get a good picture of the moon

Answer 1

Good grief, Panacea's become an authority ;-)
Try this:
* Set the camera on a tripod.
* Turn the image stabilization off (Super SteadyShot) if you have that option - it's of no use when you use a tripod, and it MIGHT actually interfere.
* Zoom in all the way. This is a rare instance where it's even okay to use digital zoom.
* set the ISO all the way down to 80 for the best image quality (there's no need to use high ISO values because you have the camera on a tripod.)
* Use Aperture priority and set the aperture to f/8 (usually the sweet spot, for the best image quality)
* Use spot metering to get a correct reading of the moon itself (otherwise the camera will also expose for the dark surrounding sky, which will cause the moon to be over-exposed).
These settings will get you the most detailed, best exposed picture that your camera is capable of. You will probably get a white halo around the moon, but you can 'repair' that in an image editing program. You can also take a second shot of a patch of dark sky. You can then merge these two images (the properly exposed moon against the properly exposed background).
Best wishes!
P.S. I believe you can also simply download high resolution pictures of the moon from the NASA website.

Answer 2

Don't know if you have SLR camera or a compact camera. It is easier with SLRs.

Select a full moon night. Set up your camera in the tripod. If you have an SLR then fit your teleconverter and your longest telephoto lens. You can also stack your 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

If you have spot metering, then take the reading and shoot. If not then exposure bracketing and a little trial should give you the desired shot. If your digital camera has a histogram, then you can check it to verify the exposure.

And see if there are any passing clouds. Avoid those in the picture, else you will get blurred results.

Answer 3

I can't. Where I live, the moon is only showing 7% of its surface currently and it is totally rainy and overcast. It simply isn't visible.

The full moon won't be out in my neck of the woods for another 2 weeks.

Answer 4

Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.

picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.

It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.

It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google

Download it free in here:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa/

Good Luck!

Answer 5

use a tripod and as large a telephoto lens as you can find.

Answer 6

Use a tripod.