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Dollsworth · #31 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:23

This is how the moon (which luckily just appeared) looks at the moment without any changes to the settings on the camera {and sadly with the flash on}

scotweather · #32 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollsworth

This is how the moon (which luckily just appeared) looks at the moment without any changes to the settings on the camera {and sadly with the flash on}

You might just stand a good chance of getting a good pic then Dolly !
Turn the blinking flash off it only wastes the battery.... I won't make a difference to the moon !!!!

Grant · #33 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:44

Currently hazy here in Tamworth, but you can see the moon

Dollsworth · #34 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:48

i think the clear skies atm give false hope. Its going to get cloudy.

I have to admit its nice to see some clear sky as it has been misty with a lot of low cloud today, moreso than yesterday. I reckon patchy cloud will hamper my view of the eclipse later on tonight - we shall see.

ANyone staying up? (or sleeping earlier and getting up later)

scotweather · #35 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:50

You should be playing with the settings now Dolly. You need to increase the shutter speed to a minimun of 250ths of a second the the moon shouldn't burn out so much.

You should see some of the eclipse from 12.30 am onwards

Dollsworth · #36 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 20:53

hmm as i know nothing about cameras its a good thing to start tonight

. (btw i cant find the user manual anywhere - trust me when i need it !)

So... exposure - do I need this high, low or "0"?
Sensitivity - Auto, 80, 100, 200 or 400?
Aspect Ratio - 4:3, 3:2, or (as i have currently) 16:9?
Any idea what AF Mode means? its got some random pictures of squares for different options
Slow shutter - 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1?
i have digital zoom on
Picture Adjust - Natural, Standard or Vivid?
Macro or normal?

your thoughts please

Many thanks.

scotweather · #37 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 21:01

Sorry I don't know your camera but I've found where you can download the manual.

Panasonic UK Download Centre for Manuals, Software and Drivers

Do a search on the DMC-FX12K

Stourbridge Weather · #38 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 21:03

Earlier mist has cleared more now to partly cloudy which is a bit better for viewing the moon now. It can be seen clearly more at times.

Dollsworth · #39 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 21:03

I just had a read of your blog Scotweather, very helpful

Thank you.

Dollsworth · #40 (**Link to Post**) 20-Feb-2008, 21:27

OK, well this is the best its going to look, no real detail of the face of the moon but i'll see what i can get

Theres more high cloud around at the moment too.

21:25

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