RE: [APML] Film Choice for Total Lunar Eclipse

["Thomas W. Earle" <twade@bmi.net>]

Jason,

Be very careful in choosing such slow films (i.e. ASA 100 or less)
for lunar eclipses.  They'll be "perfect" except during totality.
Depending on how dark the moon gets, you may be looking at exposures
greater than 30 seconds.  It will be very difficult to keep the moon
from blurring with exposures greater than 30 seconds, depending on
your focal length.  You could probably use the Provia 100 and push
it a stop or two, but I personally would avoid using the Velvia
during totality.

Wade


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