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coolmom42 Silver Member Nikonian since 30th Nov 2011Thu 03-May-12 03:39 PM
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""Supermoon" on May 5"


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Apparently on the night of May 5, the moon will appear exceptionally large in the sky. So a good time for photos if you want to plan a good spot.

I think we are supposed to have cloud cover, but maybe it won't materialize.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/05/01/supermoon-alert-biggest-full-moon-2012/?intcmp=features

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DAJolley Silver Member Nikonian since 19th Dec 2007Thu 03-May-12 05:26 PM
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#1. "RE: "Supermoon" on May 5"
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There are a large number of people planning to shoot moonbows in Yosemite this weekend because of that moon.
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leodogs Registered since 09th Dec 2008Sat 05-May-12 05:06 PM
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#2. "RE: "Supermoon" on May 5"
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I went out to practice the night before and was fortunate to catch this image at 9 pm in Avon, CT. ISO 200, f/11, 1/250, 70-200 @200 with 2X TC


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mstracke Gold Member Nikonian since 28th Feb 2009Sun 06-May-12 04:57 PM
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#3. "RE: "Supermoon" on May 5"
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One of my first "moon" shot attempts. I was not too happy with the softness of the 200-400mm with the TC14, so this is just with the lens. Wished it was sharper. Any ideas on how to improve the quality of the shot?

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mstracke Gold Member Nikonian since 28th Feb 2009Sun 06-May-12 05:08 PM
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this time with the attachment, fat fingers at work.


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mahasuresh Registered since 03rd Jan 2008Mon 07-May-12 03:54 AM
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Usually it is best to shoot around f8-f11 and also at a shutter around 1/100-1/125 S. Since you shoot D700, high ISO is not a problem. What was your camera settings?

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mstracke Gold Member Nikonian since 28th Feb 2009Mon 07-May-12 11:47 AM
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Exit file should be attached: ISO: 800, f/7.1, 1/500s. Will try again tonight with different settings. Thx for the input. Next to buy the kit to attach the D700 to my old Celestron C8.

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