Re: [APML] Proper exposure for the lunar eclipse

[glenn shaw <glennshaw@alaska.net>]

It is almost impossible to know what exposure to use since lunar 
eclipses vary widely in brightness, due to passage of sun's rays through 
the atmosphere . They are highly reddened and refracted around to 
illuminate the moon. The brightness depends on the dust content of the 
stratosphere, especially. At this moment the stratosphere is almost free 
of volcanic dust so a lunar eclipse is likely to be brighter than normal.

I actually measured, photometrically, a lunar eclipse. I'll look to try 
and find the data. But I'd use a low gamma film and bracket like crazy 
going two stops at a time and using at least 10 stops.

Glenn Shaw

Rick Kellogg wrote:

>All,
>
>Does anyone have a recommended exposure for photographing the moon during
>the eclipse when it is totally eclipsed?
>
>Rick Kellogg
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