Help with shots of the moon

[Ballistics]

I'd like to get this pic lol.

Don't post pictures which are not yours... If you want to show us something like this, you can always provide a link to it

It's lose/lose, I provide an image (not claiming the work) people say don't post someone elses work... I provide a link, people say no one will click it.

 

[KmH]

No, it's not lose/lose.

People will click a link if you mention the link is to a single image that is not yours.

They won't click a link asking for C&C on 10000 photos in their Flickr account.

Pay closer attention.

 

[enzodm]

The first one is awesome.

also pp plays a role. B/W conversion should be done choosing the filter that gives more detail (typically green).

 

[Netskimmer]

Here is a pic from my 'new' lens. It's a 500mm f/8 t-mount lens. I got it off eBay for $35. Considering that the atmospheric conditions sucked I don't think it's a bad first attempt.

 

[enzodm]

Here is a pic from my 'new' lens. It's a 500mm f/8 t-mount lens. I got it off eBay for $35. Considering that the atmospheric conditions sucked I don't think it's a bad first attempt.

Please remember that not always focus at infinity is at the end of focus travel: check it through live view, because sometimes it may focus over infinity. However it is easy to see.

 

[Tomasko]

No, it's not lose/lose.

People will click a link if you mention the link is to a single image that is not yours.

They won't click a link asking for C&C on 10000 photos in their Flickr account.

Pay closer attention.

THIS. Try to understand the reason behind all the rules, Ballistics

 

[Netskimmer]

Here is a pic from my 'new' lens. It's a 500mm f/8 t-mount lens. I got it off eBay for $35. Considering that the atmospheric conditions sucked I don't think it's a bad first attempt.

Please remember that not always focus at infinity is at the end of focus travel: check it through live view, because sometimes it may focus over infinity. However it is easy to see.

I wasn't focusing at infinity, the infinity symbol is at the end of the focus travel but I wasn't going by that. I was just looking through live view at max magnification to focus and I found that the focus was sharper if I dialed back from infinity a ways, perhaps the lens marking is not entirely accurate. In any case, the conditions didn't seem ideal (high humidity, sky was a little hazy) and at that magnification the moon bounced around like a pinball when I touched the focus ring. This also made it a little difficult as I had to change the focus, then wait for the camera to be still and compare the difference, (rinse & repeat) until I thought the focus was good. Gonna attach my mono-pod to the lens next time (didn't have it with me at the time) to help steady the lens.

 

[Ballistics]

No, it's not lose/lose.

People will click a link if you mention the link is to a single image that is not yours.

They won't click a link asking for C&C on 10000 photos in their Flickr account.

Pay closer attention.

THIS. Try to understand the reason behind all the rules, Ballistics

Thanks sheriff... I get the point.

 

[enzodm]

I wasn't focusing at infinity, the infinity symbol is at the end of the focus travel but I wasn't going by that. I was just looking through live view at max magnification to focus and I found that the focus was sharper if I dialed back from infinity a ways, perhaps the lens marking is not entirely accurate. In any case, the conditions didn't seem ideal (high humidity, sky was a little hazy) and at that magnification the moon bounced around like a pinball when I touched the focus ring. This also made it a little difficult as I had to change the focus, then wait for the camera to be still and compare the difference, (rinse & repeat) until I thought the focus was good. Gonna attach my mono-pod to the lens next time (didn't have it with me at the time) to help steady the lens.

:thumbup: my experience is similar. I know, but never tried, that a better immobilization system could be a bean bag or so.

 

[Netskimmer]

Well, I have some beanbag rests for target shooting rifles. I will have to give it a try.

 

[lawrencebrussel]

Loved both of pics . For me night clicks seems to be a very difficult job.

 

[abaird]

Shot with a Canon EFS 55-250mm lens with no tripod. Comments are welcomed.....

 

[Ballistics]

That's a bit over edited, no? Looks like a picture out of an old news paper.

 

[mrstravis]

Looks kind of hairy around the outside. Like there are fine lines/hairs sticking out.

 

[makaveli7]

Ballistic, i like ur photos and actually getting almost the same result as urs. Have you found a way to enhance the quality?