First attempt at the Moon

[Capeesh]

Best two, out of a bad Batch, any thoughts.....
Straight out of the camera....

 

[leeroix]

not in focus. whats the setup?

 

[IceCanAm]

How long is yer lens 1 kilometer j/k what lens do you have ?

 

[Capeesh]

not in focus. whats the setup?

F/5.9... 1/170sec... ISO 100

 

[cgipson1]

Were you on a tripod? how did you focus? F5..9 should be fine (DOF at that distance is massive).. but stopping down will give a sharper image, as I suspect your lens is pretty much wide open at 5.9?? Shoot at F8 or F11... on a sturdy tripod. Use a remote shutter release or the self timer to actuate...

EDIT... I see you have a Finepix...With a Finepix... you will be somewhat limited in IQ.. but should be able to do better than this...

[PhotoME]
PhotoME version: 0.79R17 (Build 856)

[Overview]
URL: http://i50.tinypic.com/2rnheok.jpg
File type: JPEG
File size: 582.8 KB
Creation date: 1/29/2013 02:03
Last modification: 1/29/2013 15:12
Make: FUJIFILM (Home | Fujifilm Global)
Camera: FinePix S4500
Software: Digital Camera FinePix S4500 Ver1.00
Dimension: 1600 x 1200 px (1.9 MP, 4:3)
Focal length: 129 mm
Aperture: F5.9
Exposure time: 1/180"
ISO speed rating: 100/21°
Program: Auto
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto
Focus Mode: Auto
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

 

[Capeesh]

Thanks cgipson1..... I did use a tripod, but will try stopping down for a sharper image....

 

[cgipson1]

Thanks cgipson1..... I did use a tripod, but will try stopping down for a sharper image....

You also need to make sure the the moon is the focus point....