First attempt at moon Shots

[Red Snapper]

1st Attempt

Moon1 by Peter Guy, on Flickr

2nd Attempt

Moon2 by Peter Guy, on Flickr

3rd Attempt

moon3 by Peter Guy, on Flickr

[Enigma]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

To get any crater detail from your first session is a result in my book. You've obviously got some blur but I don't know if it's atmospheric, optical or technique.

Using your third shot as a baseline I would bump the ISO to try and get a faster shutter speed which will eliminate or reduce some potential blur.

Good start - build on it ...

[Red Snapper]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

Thanks for the advice, will give it a try

[supergeeman]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

I love to shoot the moon, yes they always look the same, but when you get a sharp shot, it's a great feeling.... Good shots... You could try shutting down the aperture a little more, try f8, as said bump up the iso... I like to use live view and zoom in to check the detail... Gives you a fair idea of how it will look

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[Sophia Scott]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

I love moon shots. Great job!

[paul linton]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

Great first attempt and shot at the right time with 1/4 -1/2 -3/4 moon the best for pulling out the crater detail, full moon the light is to harsh and bright.

2nd images looks good with the right exposure shutter speed not far off as i shoot the moon between 1/160-1/200sec f8 is good.
I presume you used a tripod, also lock the mirror in the up position and if you have one use a cable release if not use the 2sec self timer.

If your lens has IS turn that on don't be afraid to use it even when on a tripod.

only other problem you have is your largest lens is only 300mm so very difficult to fill the frame i shoot with 400mm + 2x extender (=800mm)and still have to crop!

Paul

[AlexR!]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

Nothing to add to what has been said already, a decent first effort considering you are at 300mm, and to get more detail in the 'non cratery' (my technical term) bits, do everything you can to reduce vibration. The 2nd image works best for me, but interested to see your next effort.

[Red Snapper]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

Thanks all
Will definitely have another attempt, as for shake the photos were taken on a tripod with the shutter release on 10sec timer to avoid shake ???
maybe its blur from lens being at its limit ? don't really know but all advice received taken on board.

Pete

[Enigma]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

One cause of blur is atmospheric turbulence. To minimise this, try to get the shutter 200 or faster and avoid shooting when the moon is low in the sky because turbulence is reduced when the moon is higher as the light is passing through a shorter atmosphere path.

[Dave61]

Re: First attempt at moon Shots

For a first go at the moon I think you did well, and agree with all the above. A great subject to shoot.