My first attempt at the moon

[AJH748]

New to DSLR - had my camera for a week - here is my first go at the moon:-







C and C welcome.

[AJH748]

And here is a cropped version of one of the images:-

[big bill]

Nice set of pics AJH what was your set up? well done

[pressld2]

Not bad AJH, exposure looks spot on. If I were you I'd drop the ISO down to 200. You should still be able to get a shutter speed of around 1/300 which is all you need with a 300mm lens. And if you can use a tripod or rest the camera against something solid you can go slower than that.

Dave P.

[AJH748]

Many thanks for the comments

Here is the setup I used:-

[Image]
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 40D
Orientation = top/left
Software = Digital Photo Professional
Date Time = 2008-03-20 21:28:27

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 1250
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2008-03-20 21:28:27
Date Time Digitized = 2008-03-20 21:28:27
Shutter Speed Value = 10.63 TV
Aperture Value = 5 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 300mm
Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = sRGB
Exif Image Width = 1505
Exif Image Height = 1109
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal

[jimmer]

Exellent photos for the first attempt. keep going. kind regards Jimmer

[LoveT]

Are you sure you've only been doing this for a week?

Seriously, a cracking set of shots - look forward to seeing more!

Thea

[Kayleigh]

They are very nice photos AJ.

[hsl]

Lovely photos. They look spooky in a way.

[Geoff F]

The usual recommendation is F11 for moon shots and use Aperture Priority. Reduce ISO to prevent 'noise' max 800, less if possible. Use spot metering to calculate exposure and + or - a bit of exposure compensation as required. Don't go longer than 2 sec exposure. Use a tripod with cable release. Some people also use mirror lock up for a steadier image.

But you are doing well with your previous settings.

[Rich_]

Nice & sharp

[glsammy]

I think you've mastered these very well. Whatever your settings, they worked just fine. The full moon is perhaps the hardest one to get right so to get such detail without suffering any burn out is a job well done.

[AJH748]

Hi Graham

Thanks for the comments .

I wish I could get my bird images better

Could these be suitable for the main gallery do you think?

Alan

[outdoors]

cool photo's mate

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by AJH748

Hi Graham

Thanks for the comments .

I wish I could get my bird images better

Could these be suitable for the main gallery do you think?

Alan

Absolutely Alan. No problem with them, they should be in the main gallery.

[tenohfive]

Very impressive.

Tip for camera users: regardless of whether or not you have a tripod, use a 2 second timer so you don't get any shake from pressing the button.

[Rotherman]

I also agree, your moon image is an excellent one particularly if this is your first attempt.
Can I make one suggestion; I notice the lunar surface has a number of over bright spots particularly around the fringe - usually contributed to over use of the unsharp mask.
Regards,
Rob

[deer boy]

Great shots

[AJH748]

Thanks for the comments deer boy and rotherman

the lunar surface has a number of over bright spots particularly around the fringe

I just checked the RAW image and it seems to also show the over bright spots that I think you are referring to.

From memory I don't think I had to sharpen it too much.

I wish I could be as succesful with my bird shots

Alan

[Jez]

When I read the title for the thread, I thought that you had designed and crafted somekind of Space rocket in your shed and was attempting to launch! WABS IN SPAAACE! But no just cracking photos instead, oh well better luck next time

[AJH748]

Hi Jez

Now you mention it it does sound a bit Jules Verne