Getting Better....Look!

[bullitt5561]

Here is my first real attempt followed by my latest attempt. Let me know how I can improve them

1/250, f4, tripod, 2 sec timer
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/bullitt5561/CopyofMoonPictures2027Crop.jpg
1/320, f4, tripod, 2 sec timer and canon tele lens
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/bullitt5561/CopyofMoonPictures4040CROP.jpg

[Sittingshooter]

Hey Bullitt, these are much nicer then the first go round. Keep up the good work, and experiment with more DOF etc and see what accomplishes the results you want..

[bullitt5561]

Thanks. I am sure there are many ways to change the depth of field. But what are some methods to try. Would the macro setting do anything? I want better focus, I tried manual and auto focus, but I forgot to try focus bracketing. That may help.

[Jon]

DoF isn't a problem with the moon. But basic exposure follows the "sunny 16" rule; 1/ISO at f/16 for your basic exposure. The bright part of the moon's getting the same light as you see on Earth at mid-day on a sunny day.

[Stefan A]

The S3 can only go to F/8.

Stefan

[Jon]

The S3 can only go to F/8.

Stefan
"Transposing exposures is left as an exercise for the reader" You wanna try to develop a "sunny f/8" rule that makes any kind of sense?

[Stefan A]

Jon - I didn't know if you knew the S3 went only to f/8. I wasn't trying to start some sort of debate.

Stefan