What kind of camera is best for taking detailed pictures of the moon?
I am becoming more interested in photography. I own a Canon Powershot A460, but i am thinking about investing in a Digital SLR camera. And this is simply because of the compliments on my creativity that i get with this little camera, I would find great pleasure in being able to photograph the moon and the night sky, if possible.
Does anyone know of what is the best camera for this type of photography? And where I can buy one? $1200 is my limit at this point.
Thank you!
It’s not the camera–it’s the lens. You don’t have to buy the most expensive camera body. I own a Nikon D40 which costs under $500 and I get great pictures (and it comes with a standard zoom lens to use for everyday pictures). If you’re getting your first SLR, get the Nikon D40. I’ve had mine for two and a half years now and it’s never let me down.
You’d need a big zoom lens to get details of the moon. If you don’t understand millimeters (mm) and aperture, you should not invest in an expensive lens. You might realize later down the line that you bought the wrong thing.
But, for pictures of the moon, you could try a Nikon Zoom Telephoto lens that goes from 70 mm to 300 mm for around $550. I haven’t tried it, but I think it’s what you need for moon pictures.
For night photography, you definitely need a tripod, no question about it. You can get a good tripod for around $100.
This puts you at your limit. I hope this helps!
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