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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Shoot for the Moon!

Capture your own unique interpretation of the moon with this handy exposure calculator for the Moon. The calculator shows the phase of the moon, and a suggested exposure for various conditions for that phase of the moon. There are many variables depending on what you aim for in your final image.


Some of the variations that the calculator supports are location of the moon from the horizon, moon phase, weather and, of course, your exposure ISO and aperture. Look for different effects with clouds, the scenery in the foreground and whatever it takes to be just your own unique Moon shot!


Find out the Moon rise and set times with this calendar. The calendar shows you where to look in the sky and when the moon will be visible. The calendar can be customized to your location, giving precise information you can use.


Take advantage of the broad latitude of print film to capture some of the foreground, here on Earth, while keeping the bright highlights of the moon under control. There are almost 7 stops or more of latitude available to the film photographer.