Northern Arizona Photography Club

This is always a fun, casual event to shoot. The annual lighting of the Courthouse.

https://web.prescott.org/atlas/events/70th-annual-courthouse-lighting-7209/details

Aker night is a benefit event that takes place at most restaurants, hotels and bars around the square where they have bands, artists and performers at each venue. The money collected during the night goes to scholarships for kids who want to study music. For 2024 there are more than 75 performers already confirmed.

We'll meet at the courthouse on the Gurly side by the steps at 5 pm, performances start at 5:30. We can do a sort of "bar crawl" and spend a few minutes at each venue or we can decide to just a couple of venues. You can read more about Aker night here: https://www.ackernight.com/acker-night

For Christmas you got a brand new camera. Or you got a gift card and want to buy a new camera. You're trying to navigate through all the cameras. Do you buy a Nikon or Canon or Sony? Do you buy a DSLR or a mirrorless? New or used? What are the differences between DSLR and Mirrorless and Point and shoot? Pros and cons of each?

Grab your favorite beverage and we'll do a Zoom happy hour and help you navigate the very basics of cameras. From your new iPhone or Android mobile phone to the most expensive DSLR cameras. We'll answer your camera questions. Don't feel intimidated, this Zoom call is for everyone, we'll try to answer all your questions.

NOTES_1: This meet-up is way out, so I may change the location if I find a spot that has a better view of the moon rise.
NOTES_2: Just a reminder for anyone going to this meetup. Since there will be multiple photographers shooting, stray light from flashlights, headlights, phones etc, can easily ruin folks exposures. So if you're coming to this meetup, please be courteous and do not turn on any flashlights/headlamps, phones etc. without first asking if anybody is exposing. Sorry if this sounds cranky, but this will be the last full lunar eclipse that'll be visible in our parts for several years.
Let's shoot the Total Lunar Eclipse on the evening of March 13 thru the wee hours of March 14, 2025. Here's an opportunity to practice shooting the moon as it transitions from full brightness to full eclipse (no it won't disappear, but it will take on an eerie red hue). This will challenge your camera skills.
If you're using a telephoto lens, you'll constantly have to re-acquire the moon as it moves out of your frame. As it darkens you'll likely need to adjust your exposure settings.
If you're using a wide angle lens, this is a great opportunity to create either a time lapse, or a composite image showing the moon as it transforms from full brightness to it's dark ruddy hue at full eclipse.
Yup, it's gonna be cold, so put on your long johns and bring a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa.
Essentials:
Camera capable of manual settings and manual focus,
Tripod,
Remote trigger - While not absolutely essential, it can make life much easier,
Chair,
Warm Clothes,
Warm Beverage.
For more info, check out:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2025-march-14