Help!!! with RAW

[batman44]

Thanks Jim!

I guess I thought with my smaller lens(200mm) that if I shot it as soon as it was coming up I'd be closer so it would look better. I will take a shot the next Clear night and see what I can come up with.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Kori,

I believe the low elevation angles (and the extra atmosphere you shoot through) do give a kind of magnification effect, so it can look bigger neaer the horizon, but as Jim says, it comes at a price, especially in certain weather conditions.

Regarding it's movement, yes it is a problem at longer exposures, but I don't see how/why anyone needs a moon (alone) exposure of more than 1/100s anyway - its not as if you need the Dof to force you to use more than the lens' sweet spot; say f8 or f11 tops.

From your earlier reply, it sounded like you will be waiting until next month's full moon to re-shoot, but I would urge you to try again before then because, again as Jim says, getting side lit craters gives a way more detailed image and these are only visible towards the edge of the illuminated area.

However, if that's just not the shot you want, at least you'll be well practiced on your technique by next month's full moon - aawwwooooooooooooww

Cheers,

[batman44]

Thanks Dave!!

I will get out and practice on clear nights in hopes that I can get a sharper image. I'm not real dead set on the "full" moon, just a nice looking moon. I really liked the color this one was showing is all.

I'll keep in mind the f stop also - I agree. Just need to remember all ths stuff!