Moon shot

jbma · 6th August 2004

I am just testing my lens. The moon is to far away to get a real close-up view of it. BTW does anyone know when is the best time to shoot the moon. When will the moon be closest to earth. I've seen it once from my house but don't have my camera with me. It hung like a big baloon above the horizon. Appreciate any information you may have. Thanks.

acetylcholine · 6th August 2004

what's the specs of yr lens?

ccplim · 6th August 2004

Originally Posted by acetylcholine

what's the specs of yr lens?

Sigma 50-500mm

But not sure if TC is added or not?

acetylcholine · 6th August 2004

Originally Posted by ccplim

Sigma 50-500mm But not sure if TC is added or not?

hmm..i use a fz1's 420mm zoom also cant reach this big.probably as big as a 10cent coin..

i meant i cant even seen the craters...
only patches of col

btw waht metering u used? spot?

jbma · 6th August 2004

ccplim is right. Shot with a Sigma 50-500 with 2X TX.

Will03 · 7th August 2004

gosh ! u mean a Sigma 50 - 500 and 2X TX can get such a shot ????!!!!!
i thot u need a telescope or something ????? i mean, u can even see the CRATERS !

Yildun · 7th August 2004

It's just a matter of perspective. The moon looks bigger when its near the horizon because you have something to reference it to, like a building or tree. but when's its right smack in the middle of the sky, there's nothing around it but the big black sky, so it looks small to you.

Of course, the moon can appear bigger when it moves nearer to Earth, but the increase in size is just a matter of a few percentages.

Wai · 7th August 2004

Worst time is when it is full moon, cannot see much details of the moon when everywhere is so bright

Half moon and lesser will be the best, more details on the moon can be seen

eg. my shot of a new moon

acetylcholine · 7th August 2004

ahhh enlightened...
prepares to shoot moon during half moon (sounds weird right?)

Reyon · 7th August 2004

Cool Moon !!
U surely love that 50-500 !!

jbma · 7th August 2004

I luv it. I will try to get another shot when the moon is fuller. Thanks all for your comments and suggestions.

6th August 2004	#1
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	Moon shot I am just testing my lens. The moon is to far away to get a real close-up view of it. BTW does anyone know when is the best time to shoot the moon. When will the moon be closest to earth. I've seen it once from my house but don't have my camera with me. It hung like a big baloon above the horizon. Appreciate any information you may have. Thanks.

6th August 2004	#2
acetylcholine Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 491	what's the specs of yr lens?

7th August 2004	#6
Will03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,279	gosh ! u mean a Sigma 50 - 500 and 2X TX can get such a shot ????!!!!! i thot u need a telescope or something ????? i mean, u can even see the CRATERS !

7th August 2004	#7
Yildun Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 181	It's just a matter of perspective. The moon looks bigger when its near the horizon because you have something to reference it to, like a building or tree. but when's its right smack in the middle of the sky, there's nothing around it but the big black sky, so it looks small to you. Of course, the moon can appear bigger when it moves nearer to Earth, but the increase in size is just a matter of a few percentages.

7th August 2004	#8
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,122	Worst time is when it is full moon, cannot see much details of the moon when everywhere is so bright Half moon and lesser will be the best, more details on the moon can be seen eg. my shot of a new moon

7th August 2004	#10
Reyon Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 393	Cool Moon !! U surely love that 50-500 !!