Questions tagged [moon]
Questions about how to photograph the Moon.
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Why are ND filters used in moon photography?
I read/saw several articles/videos about how to photograph the moon and a lot of them use ND filters without really explaining why. What is the point in using an ND filter and the choosing a longer ...
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Is it generally accepted that "Samsung 'space zoom' moon shots are fake" and that some cellphones (e.g. S20 Ultra) use AI to add features?
a comment on my answer to What is the ring of light around the moon and which star seen near it? links to the reddit Samsung "space zoom" moon shots are fake, and here is the proof.
I have ...
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How can I take a good picture of the moon with a phone camera?
With my iPhone 8+, how do I take a picture of the moon without it looking like either a big white blurry blob or like I took a pic of a mirror with the flash on?
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Why is the commonly utilized aperture for moon photography much higher than that provided by DoF formula?
in this Moon Photography Guide, a F-Number equal to f/11.0 is suggested. In many answers in this forum, similar values are suggested (ranging from f/8.0 to f/11.0). Even if someone suggests f/5.6, it ...
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How do I prevent the "light rays" coming off the moon in a photo like this?
I take long exposure photos of rocket launches, and always run into issues where the moon shows as just bright rays. I'd like to be able to see the moon as I see it at night.
My normal setup is a ...
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Step-by-step description of the preparations, gear, apps, settings, ... needed to take image of a plane before the moon
I recently saw the following photograph on Facebook by ePixel Aerospace:
with the following caption:
Mission accomplished!
Just about a year ago, I was commissioned to
capture a special Qantas/Lunar ...
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Proper exposure for taking a sunset, stars, and moonrise timelapse
I'm planning to take a sunset to nighttime to moonrise timelapse. On the day in question, the conditions are:
Sunset at 7pm
Nighttime at 8pm
Milky Way visibility at 8:30pm
Moonrise at 2:30am at 15% ...
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How do I eliminate the shake I'm getting using a supertelephoto lens and tripod to shoot the moon?
I have a Sony 200-600 (~5lb/2.1kg) that I'm looking to use for moon photography with a Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ tripod. I'm also using a 2X teleconverter and an APS-C camera (α6600). However I think my ...
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RAW Photo of the Moon - How to take pictures of objects in front of a (bright) moon?
I have an object in front of the moon and I wanted to take a RAW (NRW) photo including the moon and the object in front, thinking that I can fix the illumination/overexposure later in Lightroom.
But I ...
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In photographing the moon, it appears hazy, Why? [duplicate]
I have tried to increase shutter speed and changed aperture. Can this happen if the air is salty with high humidity? Otherwise, how can I adjust so this does not happen?
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Take stacked photos of night-sky with the Moon
I would like to ask about photographing night sky (stacked photos) with 80% Moon. It's about 80%, but the moonrise will be at 21:59. So technically when I would like to take photos of the opposite ...
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Do I need to wait for new moon to get a Milky Way photograph?
I know that similar questions have been answered, but this is very specific.
I know that I need as much darkness as possible, and hence the recommendation for new moon days. But, would you get the ...
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lunar photos with telescope
So I have a Nikon D5500 and want to take an image of the moon, I also have an 8inch telescope too. My issue is when the camera is coupled to the telescope the moon takes up more than the frame, so its ...
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I want to take photo of moon with my mobile camera?
I tried taking pic of moon with my mobile camera, i tried auto mode and manual mode also. but its not clear. what are different option or addition tool required.
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How do I take a photo so the moon doesn't have bright "rays"?
Any advice on how to remove moon "rays"? (Looking to learn how to take a photo without them, not remove them in post)
Artistic opinion - is it too underexposed?
The picture was shot at shutter speed ...
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