Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/10/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] moon shots?
From: Ray Moth <ray_moth@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:09:13 -0800 (PST)

D Khong wrote: 

You must use a LUNAR-Six exposure meter for best result.

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LOL! It works best, though, if you take INCIDENT light readings. 

However, this practice is very time-consuming, expensive and hazardous
and, since reflected light readings are generally useless, because of
the black sky, the "Loony Eleven" rule is usually advocated. This is
like the time-honored "Sunny Sixteen" rule but is one stop slower. It
assumes the moon is high in the sky. If it's not, you have to make
adjustments: the closer it is to the horizon, the less light will reach
the camera. 

Quite an interesting site on lunar photography can be seen at:
http://www.calphoto.com/moon.htm

Regards,

=====
Ray

"The trouble with resisting temptation is
 you never know when you'll get another chance!"

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