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Sunny 16
« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2016, 03:02:22 PM »
For quick and dirty metering of the moon, I think the easy mental math of the Sunny 16 rule will work very well.
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Not Looney 11 rule? (Re: Sunny 16)
« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2016, 11:28:14 PM »
Dear dfw and WeatherCat shutterbugs,

For quick and dirty metering of the moon, I think the easy mental math of the Sunny 16 rule will work very well.

Thanks I wasn't even aware of this!  However, since this is the Moon, wouldn't the Looney 11 rule be mor' bettr'?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_11_rule

Cheers, Edouard

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Re: Super Moon
« Reply #17 on: November 22, 2016, 05:22:39 PM »
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However, I do have a small complaint.  For whatever reason, the EXIF data on your photo is missing.  Could you clue is in as to what camera you used and perhaps the telephoto lens if one was used?
As you can see, I took your complaint up with management and they gave it its due priority! Actually a bit higher than I expected! At any rate, here is the info you requested on the "Moon" shot image (not the composite version, BTW).
    Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ200
    Shutter: 1/200 sec
    Aperture: 3.6?
    ISO: 100
    Convered 35mm Focal Length: 648mm
    Manually set values and focus
    Tripod mounted, manual remote shutter release
    Outside temp: 42?F
    Cropping and Contrast adjustments: Lightroom v6 (non-CC version)
    Composition and format conversion: Photoshop Elements v11
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Thanks! (Re: Super Moon )
« Reply #18 on: November 22, 2016, 11:24:32 PM »
Dear X-Air and WeatherCat Infomaniacs, . . .

As you can see, I took your complaint up with management and they gave it its due priority! Actually a bit higher than I expected! At any rate, here is the info you requested on the "Moon" shot image (not the composite version, BTW).

Thanks X-Air, my curiosity is satisfied!  [tup]

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]

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Re: Super Moon
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2016, 07:09:16 AM »
Hi Folks,

Finally got my camera act together for the moon. Crescent in the west at 6pm. Mounted my Sony HX300 on a tripod, set on manual with iso 250, 1/125, FL 215, auto +-1 bracket, 10s timer. Here is the result. Not bad but maybe could be focused a bit better.

Regards,  Irving


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Thanks! Focus looks okay. (Re: Super Moon )
« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2016, 11:14:11 PM »
Hi Irving,

Finally got my camera act together for the moon. Crescent in the west at 6pm. Mounted my Sony HX300 on a tripod, set on manual with iso 250, 1/125, FL 215, auto +-1 bracket, 10s timer. Here is the result. Not bad but maybe could be focused a bit better.

Thanks for sharing!  It almost get me tempted to get my one potentially usable scope back in operation.  The trouble is that it is computer controlled and making that work will be indeed a major hassle!

I think your focus is okay.  Instead I think your exposure is a bit off or perhaps what you are imaging as focusing issues was instead the light being disturbed by turbulence in the atmosphere.

Cheers, Edouard  [cheers1]