My first Moon w/New Camera & Lens

[jocareed]

Hi Folks,

Well, this is my first moon shot with my new camera and lens (40D and 100-400mm L). Also, I was using an electronic wireless remote (Micnova) that I purchased through the P.O.T.N Support Shop (sweet!).

CC welcome.

I 'think' I did pretty good, but wind was blowing about 10-12 mph.

First file 2354a is a 100% crop in PS. No other modifications or enhancements.
The second file 2354c was 100%cropped, and quickly modified with PS

Joe

[Adrena1in]

Hey, not bad at all. Teensy bit soft, but perhaps it was the wind causing shake. What were the image stats? Exposure, ISO, f/?, etc.

[jocareed]

Hey, not bad at all. Teensy bit soft, but perhaps it was the wind causing shake. What were the image stats? Exposure, ISO, f/?, etc.
Here is the EXIF info.

File name: IMG_2354.JPG
File size: 1683993 bytes (3888x2592, 1.3bpp, 18x)
EXIF Summary: 1/250s f/5.6 ISO400 400mm

Camera-Specific Properties:

Equipment Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Size: 100.00 - 400.00 mm
Firmware Version: Firmware Version 1.0.5
Owner Name: Joe D Reed Jr
Serial Number: 0720528214
Lens Name: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Image-Specific Properties:

Image Orientation: Top, Left-Hand
Horizontal Resolution: 72 dpi
Vertical Resolution: 72 dpi
Image Created: 2009:03:02 09:04:48
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
F-Number: f/5.6
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Rating: 400
Lens Aperture: f/5.7
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash, Compulsory
Focal Length: 400.00 mm
Color Space Information: sRGB
Image Width: 3888
Image Height: 2592
Rendering: Normal
Exposure Mode: Manual
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Exposure Mode: Manual
Focus Type: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Sharpness: Unknown
Saturation: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Shooting Mode: Manual
Image Size: Large
Focus Mode: AI Servo
Drive Mode: Unknown
Flash Mode: Off
Compression Setting: Fine
Macro Mode: Normal
White Balance: Fluorescent
Exposure Compensation: 3
Sensor ISO Speed: 224
Color Matrix: 129

Other Properties:

Resolution Unit: i
Chrominance Comp Positioning: Co-Sited
Exif IFD Pointer: 208
Compression Scheme: JPEG Compression (Thumbnail)
Horizontal Resolution: 72 dpi
Vertical Resolution: 72 dpi
Resolution Unit: i
Offset to JPEG SOI: 10560
Bytes of JPEG Data: 1314
Exif Version: 2.21
Image Generated: 2009:03:02 09:04:48
Image Digitized: 2009:03:02 09:04:48
Meaning of Each Comp: Unknown
Shutter Speed: 1/256 sec
Metering Mode: Pattern
DateTime Second Fraction: 50
DateTimeOriginal Second Fraction: 50
DateTimeDigitized Second Fraction: 50
Focal Plane Horiz Resolution: 4438 dpi
Focal Plane Vert Resolution: 4445 dpi
Focal Plane Res Unit: i
White Balance: Manual
GPS Info Version: 2.2.0.0
Base Zoom Resolution: 0
Zoomed Resolution: 0
ISO Speed Rating: Unknown
Digital Zoom: None
Self-Timer Length: 0 sec
Canon Tag1 Length: 94
Subject Distance: Unknown
Flash Bias: 0.00 EV
Sequence Number: 0
Canon Tag4 Length: 68
Image Type: Canon EOS 40D
Actuation Counter: 0
Actuation Multiplier: 0
Canon Tag93 Length: 48
Canon TagA0 Length: 28

[goodnameuk]

hiya,

I'm wondering why your in AI-Servo?

Just a though as to why it's a little soft.

[h2dal]

Hi jocareed.

The moon is a fantastic object to test both you, as a photographer, and the lens / camera, gear etc.
I'm probably not the most experienced "Moon-Photographer" out there, but learned a few things when trying...learn by doing. :D

Here are some "rules" i made for Moon-Photography:

- Stay at low ISO-speed (I prefer 100 ISO)
- Keep exposure @ f/11 - 16
- Shutter speed @ 1/100 - 1/160

Feel free to play around these settings.
Good luck chasing the moon.

-h2

[Celestron]

Very nice Joe ! I like the grayscale best ;) .

[WildClyde]

I like the grayscale. Your pict has inspired me to try taking a shot of the moon.

Thanks.