How to Photograph the Moon | Moon Photography for Beginners

When it comes to moon photography, you might have many questions. How do you prepare for a moon photoshoot? What camera settings should you use? What gear do you need? Maria answers all these questions as she shows you how to photograph the moon!

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Show us your moon photos! Tag us on social media and use #BHPhoto

[_shilpapathak]

Great photo shots. Yes, we would like to see more of these kinds of photos! ✌️

[brucesmith]

One thing to point out was how you mounted your telephoto lens to the tripod. The use of the collar is so very important to keep the camera and lens balanced. Mounting the camera with a long lens at the body can result in unwanted drift from the weight of the lens. Yeah, I experienced this before using a collar mount.

[AdvancedPhotons]

Nice video. A few other tips:
- manually focus (to infinity)
- remove filters
- use a lens hood
- use electronic (rather than manual) shutter
- for best clarity, shoot when the moon is high in the sky
- Shoot on a cool, clear night
- shoot from a 'dark sky' location ... if possible.

[janm]

Excellent, Maria !! Thank you so much!!

[griffenboy]

Great video, Maria. Clear and simple instructions. Thanks for this on. Please keep them coming.

[Enrique-the-photographer]

Very good tutorial Maria, thank you and stay safe.

[richardhenson]

I did exactly what you said in the video, and the shot came out PERFECTLY! I'll post a photo to your Facebook page! Thanks a lot!

[TexasPelican]

This was excellent! More videos from Maria, please!

[mixeddrinks]

Those Nikon super zoom bridge cameras are a treat for those outrageously far shots. I still bring one of those for roadtripping, certainly a lot more affordable than trying to buy full frame or apsc lenses in the 800mm or longer range. Think the one I have goes up to 2000mm equivalent, probably not the best image quality but came in handy a couple times at safari parks too.

[russellflewellen]

She was outstanding with her work I've done a lot of moonshots and sometimes it shouldn't miss even when I'm using what is prescribed for shooting. My latest adventures with the Cameron 150 to 600 with a 2X converter got some great shots and crazy f-stops

[MrJfpurcell]

Hey Maria, I thought your video was extremely well executed, Thanks.

JFP

[edit_by_tony]

Set your aperture to f11 then set you ISO to 200 and shutter to 1/200 sec works every time
I use a SONY A6000 body and a Soligor 400mm manual focus lens with a Vello Minolta MC/ MD Adaptor with the crop sensor it gives a focal length of 600mm

[JensEser]

I'd love to see more videos like this, but only with Maria Perez!! ;-)

[Tinyman]

HI. Enjoyed your video. Now how about shooting the next Solar and Lunar eclipses. Also how about taking pictures of the Sun with the right filters. Thanks. I like this camera and the SOny Brand. You have anything similar by Panasonic? Thanks much.

[trevordewitt]

What mount did you use to attach to tripod?

[MichaelTerndrup]

I would like to see one of lens filters and waterfalls

[dougdavis]

Hi, I do get the shot, but it is like it is a black and white photo how are you getting color in your pictures?

[gewglesux]

Who's watchin yer back? I know that Hood.. Beautiful area to shoot!!

[kevinsmallwood]

Thanks for this tutorial. I have been trying to shoot a full moon and failing miserably. I just can't get the right settings. I will try your instructions and hopefully, I will get the detail that I have been longing for. Thanks again for this wonderful lesson.