Re: [OM] Blue Moon

[Joseph E Ringer III]

Paul Wallich wrote:

> At 7:34 PM +0000 10/31/01, you wrote:
>
> > As far as metering goes, spot metering on the moon would be essential
> > for moon-only shots, but for wider views, 4 minutes at f/4 on 100 speed
> > film is a good starting point.  Bracketing is always a good things to
> > do!
>
> Remember that the moon itself is a rather dark grey object in full 
> sunshine.
> So the Sunny 16 rule applies if you want it in its "natural" color. Two or
> three stops up will give you the usual white color; more than that will
> wash it out...
>
> paul

Here's a starting point:

Full Moon - f/5.6 - 1/1000 - ASA200 and {bracket}

see my moon shots at http://users.erols.com/jringer3/35mm-moon.htm


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