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CaliforniaPeggy

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6. If I may ask: What camera and lens are you using?

Reply to VarryOn (Reply #5)

Sat May 15, 2021, 01:47 AM

May 2021

It's true that astrophotography takes effort and practice! I've been at it for several years, and have had some expert tutoring along the way, plus I'm not afraid to experiment with F stops and shutter speeds.

Luck also plays a role.

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New Moon Tonight [View all] CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 OP

Lovely, CalPeg MLAA May 2021 #1

Thank you so much, my dear MLAA...♥ CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 #2

Love a thin crescent... VarryOn May 2021 #3

Thanks so much, my dear VarryOn! You're right--it's not easy to get. CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 #4

I've tried many times getting moon pics... VarryOn May 2021 #5

If I may ask: What camera and lens are you using? CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 #6

Sony A600 with numerous lenses, especially telephoto. Nt VarryOn May 2021 #7

Sounds like you've got good gear. CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 #8

I really want to get out west to some really dark skies... VarryOn May 2021 #9

How cool your son wants to learn this too! CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 #10