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KITLIST
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PhotoPillsapp
The PhotoPills app is a night photographer’s
holy book, offering all the information you
need for a successful shot, from the phase
of the lunar cycle, to the time of rise and set
and details of twilight phases. The app is
very precise, which is why I teach clients
how to use it in almost all of my workshops.
Remotetrigger
A remotetriggeris essentialfor
a razor-sharpsurfaceshotof
the moon, as you need to avoid
touching the camera at all
costs. If you don’t have one to
hand, you might be able to use
the in-camera timer, depending
on the technique you’re using.L-bracket
Topreventcameramovement
youneedtokeepeverything
steady using decent, sturdy kit.
A tripod with the legs splayed
well out is preferable, with an
L-bracket fixing the camera to
the tripod for speed, stability
and flexibility.Technique LUNAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Promising the mo
Including the moon in a landscape image has its challenges, but Ol l ie Tay lor
knows how to overcome them and make the most of two popular passions
Corfe Castle at 2am
shrouded in mist
Nikon D810, 14-24mm, 15sec
at f/3.2, ISO 1000, Gitzo
tripod and L-bracket
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