Silvery Moon

[jbgeach]

This was my first attempt at the moon. I used the Sunny 16 rule and took this shot handheld with my 70-300 DO IS at 300. This is actually a 100% crop.
All Comments are appreciated.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3086471564_4e16519919_o.jpg

[paulyoung666]

oof by the looks of it :cry: , i seem to recall someone else on here having issues with your lens as well

[ron chappel]

Not bad! But yes,i too think it's a little out of focus.

Moon shots virtually REQUIRE manual focus and lots of bracketing

[jbgeach]

Thanks guys I will give it another shot sometime soon.

[paulyoung666]

what was the exif for this ?? , and was it manual focus or not ?? :)

[jbgeach]

It was actually manual focus with live view - however, it was handheld with a lens that creeps. The exif is intact, but here it is

Horizontal Resolution: 300 dpi
Vertical Resolution: 300 dpi
Image Created: 2008:12:05 21:53:28
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
F-Number: f/5.6
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Rating: 100
Lens Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: No Flash, Compulsory
Focal Length: 300.00 mm
Rendering: Normal
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Scene Capture Type: Standard
thanks

[jbgeach]

looking at the exif - I think I should have bumped up the ISO as 5.6 is wide open at this focal length so I could have stopped down a little more. Also, I am sure a tripod would have helped

[paulyoung666]

looking at the exif - I think I should have bumped up the ISO as 5.6 is wide open at this focal length so I could have stopped down a little more. Also, I am sure a tripod would have helped

deffo a good idea to stop the lens down a bit , and as you said , a tripod would be good as well , i am waiting for the moon to show itself as i have just got a jessops 2x convertor to go with my 70-300 and 1000d , i can take the convertor back within 30 days if it is no good , i just need the moon to show itself !!!!!!! :lol:

[Michael_Lambert]

Not bad! But yes,i too think it's a little out of focus.

Moon shots virtually REQUIRE manual focus and lots of bracketing

What do you mean lots of bracketing for the moon?

[jbgeach]

What do you mean lots of bracketing for the moon?
Have to agree here. Sunny 16 rule always applies

[Supradedupra]

I've had pretty good luck shooting the moon using auto focus. I've typically shot it when the sky is still pretty bright so I can up the aperture and make the craters a little sharper.