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Been trying for ages to get a decent shot of the moon. This is the best so far!
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 450D |
| Lens: | 70-300mm |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 28 Nov 2012 - 8:39 PM |
| Focal Length: | 300mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.4 |
| Aperture: | f/16.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/125sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Exposure Mode: | Manual |
| Metering Mode: | Center-weighted average |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | Full Moon |
| Username: | 
CarolMcLean |
| Uploaded: | 1 Dec 2012 - 11:31 AM |
| Tags: | General |
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Carol, try the following:
I'm sure that you've taken this shot on a tripod.
Manual setting, as you've done.
Spot metering.
1/320th & f5.6 or f6.3 This should under-expose nicely.
5 0r 10 second timer on, & use your remote control too.
Focus on the rim of the moon rather than any of the dark areas.
Shoot in RAW
Adjust Clarity 100%
Adjust Contrast to suit 50/60%
Adjust Black until you have the smallest ~black ring around the perimeter
Tweak Exposure if you wish to, but you can check that with the histo in jpg format.
I've just put one in the Gallery ~ 'On the Wane' Which is a pity. I did get one on the 'full' but it's not as good.
Using those sorts of settings, which seem to work quite nicely.
Have a look at Mosseyoak's (with an 800mm lens) if you want to see the 'dogs biscuits' of some moon shots. 
Hi strokebloke,
Thanks for the advice. Will note it doen and give it a go!
I think I saw Mosseyoak's shot the other day and I agree it was the "dogs biscuits"! 
Will have a look at your one too.
Good shot. I have been trying but no real success as yet!
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