Moon, 20th April

[Jonathan]

This is one of my first attempts at astrophotography. I used my ETX-125 (F/L 1900mm) and Nikon F80 SLR. I had Kodak HD200 film and 1/45th shutter. I'm quite pleased with it but I've got lots to learn.

[rumples riot]

Nice moon Jonathan, keep those images coming.

[67champ]

I've went through 3 rolls of 35mm film and still don't have anything that nice.. Great pic!

[xelasnave]

Jonathan thats excellent, film and all, so where is some more?
Did you develope the film? When last in Sydney I nearly picked up a colour film developing kit..I will next time I have not taken any 35mm yet, sorry there is something in the camera but given my early results with the 300d I never got them developed because I thought they would be crook... must have a go at it...alex

[iceman]

That's a great first attempt Johnathon, especially with film!

I had a go at post-processing it (hope you don't mind).. it's personal preference but I think it shows a little more detail.

[seeker372011]

that is a nice moon shot

[toetoe]

Great first pic Jonathon, keep them coming. :)

[Jonathan]

Thanks for the positive feedback people.
Alex, I just got it developed by Agfa at Big W then scanned the negative into the computer. I didn't play round processing it much because I don't really know what I'm doing and I didn't have time. I think Iceman got better detail out of it, I might have a go processing it myself over the weekend.
I took a few other photos projecting with an eyepiece but they were blurred because of tracking, focus and movement from the cable release. I'll try again this weekend.

[ving]

nice one jono! :)
processing is a bit of an art so if you dont get it right the forst go just keep at it :)