moon setting

[tameblackbirds]

My first moon shot one morning this week saw it as I went out to feed the birds ran and grabbed camera

[Hedge Witch]

That's lovely. The moon looks like a pin-prick when I try this.

[tameblackbirds]

thank you my camera is the finepix s5700 I've tried loading your picture to see but it won't load

[Hedge Witch]

Hi, TB. Yes, I noticed that. It's those gremlins again.

[Highlander71]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

That's lovely. The moon looks like a pin-prick when I try this.

Looks like a nice shot (doesn't load full size though). You need to use a telephoto lens for moon shots otherwise you get the pin prick effect. Try shooting the moon behind or close to trees or with buildings in the shot with the long lens and you'll get a much better result.

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Hi, TB. Yes, I noticed that. It's those gremlins again.

would like to see your photo it looks good can you post it again? I didnt use telephoto as my camera doesnt have one just set it to manual and shot so keep trying

[tameblackbirds]

heres one I took over my house one night

[Hedge Witch]

Excellent TB, considering no telephoto.




Seems OK now.

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Excellent TB, considering no telephoto.

Thanks again new camera had it as a pressie from hubby for our 25th WA in the summer. still playing with it really as I had a Richo 35 mm before and used that for 20yrs. I love the moon and would love to get a closer shot

[Duke of York]

This is probably my best photo of the moon



This was taken with a 300mm zoom at F8, ISO 100 and shutter speed 1/250 so you do not even need a really big zoom to get a decent photo

[tameblackbirds]

Wow! that is so clear that's the kind of picture I would love to take made a note in my diary of settings may try my old Richo as i have a zoom for that Ive added your shot to my favourites

[Duke of York]

Thanks TB

I did do some post processing in photoshop but it was just a bit of cropping and sharpening.

[Dafi]

Nice shots.

I have found the quickest cheapest way to get shots of the moon with a compact is to digiscope.

Use a cheap spotting scope and offer up your digi cam{often set on macro dose the job} Its tricky to hold still but it is soon mastered....hay presto cut price telephoto. As the moon is quite bright i might darken the exposure a tad for more detail.

Its cheap simple and efective. There are some on my blog.

dafsorkney birding/blogspot.com

Enjoy snapping.

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Dafi

Nice shots.

I have found the quickest cheapest way to get shots of the moon with a compact is to digiscope.

Use a cheap spotting scope and offer up your digi cam{often set on macro dose the job} Its tricky to hold still but it is soon mastered....hay presto cut price telephoto. As the moon is quite bright i might darken the exposure a tad for more detail.

Its cheap simple and efective. There are some on my blog.

dafsorkney birding/blogspot.com

Enjoy snapping.

thats a great idea only need to get a scope would it work with binocs

[cosmicma]

took this photo not that long ago to see what the moon looks like with a 1000mm lens ( 500mm + 2x converter ) from my back yard

[Ruth Daniel]

Nice capture Cosmicma!

[juliejam]

This was taken earlier in the yr..using my Nikon D40 set up on the tripod, was pretty pleased with the result..I might just try my hand at some more shots, especially as the skies have been pretty clear lately..






Julie

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Excellent TB, considering no telephoto.




Seems OK now.

just found your picture again wonderful shot with the reflection