Taking pics of the moon

Jim_T wrote in post #4721476
I wouldn't ignore the advice not to use a tripod. But I also don't think a tripod is absolutely necessary. I've taken many hand held shots of the moon. It's as bright as a sunny day. Even at ISO 200 you can get pretty fast shutter speeds when it's near full as long as your aperture isn't too small. The image below was taken handheld.

I would never suggest handheld moon shots.

Choderboy wrote in post #4721057
My advice is to ignore everybody who suggests using a tripod.
No tripod for this shot:

I used a beanbag as I believe that is the best solution.

One man's beanbag is another man's tripod. They're both means of supporting the camera. Why dismiss the tripod?

do not forget about mirror lockup (MLU). Solid tripod is a must. Manual mode also.

Cheers,
Robert

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #4718151
Interesting calculator but it only goes to f/8

Yeah, that can be a problem especially if you're using some teleconverters and want to stop down just a bit. Fortunately, the math isn't hard. Stop down 2 stops, and make up 2 stops with either shutter speed, ISO, or a little of each.

Choderboy wrote in post #4721482
I would never suggest handheld moon shots.

Well, it has been done, leaning heavily on IS and some luck. But I don't recommend it either.

jemann wrote in post #4721624
One man's beanbag is another man's tripod. They're both means of supporting the camera. Why dismiss the tripod?

I tried to explain that in my original post.
A beanbag is far superior to a tripod I believe, therefore my reason for dismissing tripods.
Why use an inferior option?

I used a tripod, 20D, 70-200 f4 with 1.4 extender with the shutter release cord or self-timer. That's the set-up. Try to find a really dark place to work. I tried handheld, but it was blurry. A beanbag may help if you don't have a tripod. But definitely, even just pressing the shutter button will give you blur.

Pete Gl wrote in post #4721072
Can I do anything to eliminate this, I.E. fiddling with white balance or something?

Try using a lens hood if you're not already. Or get anything you can between the lens and the light to keep stray light from reflecting off the glass, a tree, you, cardboard to shade the lens, etc.

Hogster86 wrote in post #4723077
My attempt just now That's a 100% crop.

David

For using only 200mm, that's a right nice lookin' moon. Good Shot.

I have been playing around with moon shots lately as its winter and dark when i get home so not much else to shoot

Being a newbie to photography and learning all the time i am really pleased with this one that i took this evening especially as it is one of my first attempts at shooting in RAW

Thanks FlyingPhotog! That's a 100% crop which has been sharpened quite a bit (maybe too much) in PS ...

Dicky - that is one sharp Moon!! That 70-300 is working well for you!


David

http://www.ccaphotos.c​om/gallery/Lunar/index​.html
here are a few of mine exif is in tact for the last three, settings are pretty far from what someone suggested the days I was shooting, maybe I did something wrong?

Chris

Full Moon - August, 2007
100-400L IS on a 20D 1/125 @ f/13 ISO 100

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Chris - Great photos! I like the break from tradition in the 4th one by taking it in the day

Jay - Oh to have those extra 200mm of zoom! Lovely shot!


David