Quote Originally Posted by walterick
BUT! I do have some lunar "tips" if anyone's interested...

Like Speedo said, the Sunny 16 rule should get you pretty close. Don't let your shutter drag below 1/60 or so b/c the moon will blur due to Earth's rotation and moon's falling toward Earth (isn't that last bit right, Speed?) Maybe Speedo also has a better estimate from experience as to the slowest shutter you can use.

As to finding the moon:
The full moon always rises at sunset. And sets at sunrise. It then rises approx 45-50 later each day. Until the next full moon, which will again like clockwork be rising in the east just as you are watching the sun setting in the west
Isn't life sweet? )

Rick
Since we are talking about "moon" shots! :-O


You are correct on many counts my friend. The earth's rotation will blur longer shots. And while I've taken them down to 1/8th of a second, keeping your shutter speed up is a very good idea. If you want sharp photo's, that is. You can use Velvia, and the sunny f/16 rule will give you 1/60th of a second! My sharpest shots are usually between 1/250th and 1/500th of a second, so that should give you an idea of where to shot for.

You are also correct (give yourself 1000 points) in saying that the moon actually falls around the earth! An orbit is when an object actually falls around it's primary body. Astronauts first experience with weightlessness is usually described as a "falling sensation". That is because they are falling - around the earth.

You are wise beyond your years young Rickster.