Comments on: How to Photograph the Moon (Best Gear, Settings & Tips 2024) https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/ Photography Tips and Tutorials Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:22:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: jean pierre guaron https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-5126668 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:50:55 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-5126668 A lot of “telephoto lenses” don’t perform at their best at infinity – they’re more designed for sports photographers, birders etc. Not for shooting something as distant as the moon. So a telescope can be a better choice.
I came across an article recently which suggested that one cause of “blurry” images of the moon is that the moon can have dust swirling around on or near the surface – and saying that you can get a much sharper shot by taking a couple of dozen shots – I can’t recall over what time period, unfortunately – and then assembling them into a single shot, using some kind of photo stacking software. You suggest PS – i’ve had probs with that, but then I’m not using their CC version. However, stacking software like Helion or Zerene will kick a goal, and you can use them on MACRO subjects as well.

]]> By: Maz https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-3428905 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:16:21 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-3428905 great article… appreciate the time spent in writing it.

]]> By: Nate https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-2302060 Thu, 07 May 2020 21:06:30 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-2302060 Another play with PS

]]> By: Nate https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-2302027 Thu, 07 May 2020 21:05:36 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-2302027 I use a Sigma 150-600 and get great results at F/8, ISO 400, and believe it or not a shutter of 1/1000 or 1/1250. and when you play it can get really fun.

]]> By: Dora Jokkel https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-2293279 Wed, 06 May 2020 07:23:55 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-2293279 In reply to Madeline Schwarz.

Hi Madeline,
Thanks for your feedback!
Do you mean that you get two moons in your photo?
It can happen if you accidentally fire the flash. The moon gets overexposed and blown out in your photo. Sometimes using a UV filter on your lens can also result in two moons.
Dora

]]> By: Laura Lea Evans https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-2290384 Tue, 05 May 2020 20:17:43 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-2290384 Very helpful article on moon photography. A mention of ND filters might be included at some future date.

]]> By: Madeline Schwarz https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-2290069 Tue, 05 May 2020 19:33:54 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-2290069 At times I will get a “double image” when trying to photograph the moon. What would cause this?

Thanks for a great comprehensive article.

Madeline

]]> By: Joepoe https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-1483685 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:38:30 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-1483685 I stumbled across this website while trying to find info on photographing the moon. I got my camera out and played with the settings and then looked up. Oh, it’s cloudy. Maybe later.

]]> By: Andrea Minoia https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-1457519 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:01:57 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-1457519 In reply to VegasMichele.

You are welcome, glad I was helpful 🙂

]]> By: VegasMichele https://expertphotography.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon/#comment-1242988 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:29:31 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=20447#comment-1242988 Wow! Comprehensive and easy-to-read. Answered a few questions I wasn’t able to resolve myself. Thanks Andrea!

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