The Moon

Canonite · 15th February 2012, 12:14

Been tinkering again with moon shots. This was the best of a meagre bunch of shots I managed on the clearest night of last week.

Leyland Worldmaster · 15th February 2012, 13:14

Beautiful picture Mr Cannonite!

Rocket · 15th February 2012, 13:23

I used to be really interested in astronomy (telescope on cold nights) and I still have a interest in photography but I have never tried putting the two together. How long a lens did you use? as I am a bit limited at the long end.

Canonite · 15th February 2012, 13:43

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Originally Posted by leopard680

Beautiful picture Mr Cannonite!

Thankyou Mr Leopard

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Originally Posted by Rocket

I used to be really interested in astronomy (telescope on cold nights) and I still have a interest in photography but I have never tried putting the two together. How long a lens did you use? as I am a bit limited at the long end.

It was shot at an equivalent zoom of 3360mm. Digiscoping is something i've been doing for years. This one was shot on my Canon SX30 IS at full pelt, though the noise levels are higher than previous attempts with my 30D and Bigma 500mm.

Gate Keeper · 22nd February 2012, 08:26

I can't see the noise you describe. Using the SX30 how did you set the camera up to reach the 3360mm Alan?

Yesterday I visited the Wildlife Photographer exhibition of the year in Cape Town where the winners, the runners up and those whose photos were highly commended talked how they achieved the best photos from around the world. A mix of skill, trial and error, patience and luck! Photography at the exhibition was not allowed. It was a treat and gave me a few ideas.

Some of the photos I have seen on site here are in my opinion of the same standard I saw yesterday. Not mentioning any names, as you know who you are

Canonite · 23rd February 2012, 06:09

Trial and error is a big part of it but when shooting wildlife there is a lot of luck involved.
Capturing behaviour is what makes a shot for me. Shooting a standard crisp sharp shot can be a bit like a stock image but if you capture an animal or bird doing something it makes a more interesting shot, and this is entirely luck. You cant rehearse a pose with a tiger.

The SX30 shoots at 24-840mm, which can be quadrupled with digital zoom. On stills you'll lose a lot of the detail and it will look poor. This is a frame from a sequence of video.

Astraeus · 23rd February 2012, 15:02

Shooting a standard crisp sharp shot can be a bit like a stock image but if you capture an animal or bird doing something it makes a more interesting shot, and this is entirely luck. You cant rehearse a pose with a tiger.

Yes you can....but only once!

I like your shots. The moon holds a certain fascination. My friend has an awesome telescope that you can pick up the mountains etc.

Chris

Gate Keeper · 23rd February 2012, 18:22

Alan thanks.

As the SX40 does not have a link for a remote, do you know if there is a way I can get round this?

MikeHurley · 23rd February 2012, 18:34

Nice photo, however have you see how strange it seems tonight! A crescent at the bottom , the rest in shadow.

Rocket · 23rd February 2012, 18:48

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Nice photo, however have you see how strange it seems tonight! A crescent at the bottom , the rest in shadow.

I did, it's pretty new as moons go. I took a few test shots with a 200mm just to have look. I just need to wait a few days for it to get a bit less new and I'll have a go at a few shots.

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I can't see the noise you describe. Using the SX30 how did you set the camera up to reach the 3360mm Alan? Yesterday I visited the Wildlife Photographer exhibition of the year in Cape Town where the winners, the runners up and those whose photos were highly commended talked how they achieved the best photos from around the world. A mix of skill, trial and error, patience and luck! Photography at the exhibition was not allowed. It was a treat and gave me a few ideas. Some of the photos I have seen on site here are in my opinion of the same standard I saw yesterday. Not mentioning any names, as you know who you are

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Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Trial and error is a big part of it but when shooting wildlife there is a lot of luck involved. Capturing behaviour is what makes a shot for me. Shooting a standard crisp sharp shot can be a bit like a stock image but if you capture an animal or bird doing something it makes a more interesting shot, and this is entirely luck. You cant rehearse a pose with a tiger. The SX30 shoots at 24-840mm, which can be quadrupled with digital zoom. On stills you'll lose a lot of the detail and it will look poor. This is a frame from a sequence of video.

23rd February 2012, 18:22	#8
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Alan thanks. As the SX40 does not have a link for a remote, do you know if there is a way I can get round this?