Moon with the C8 + 7D

[toc (Tim)]

Just starting to get to grips with my 7D and HEQ5. Below is taken with a C8, at prime focus...

http://timothyoconnor.smugmug.com/As...797_sVxFR-O-LB

[Clayton]

Very nice Tim!
Good in every respect.

[iceman (Mike)]

That's a beauty, Tim. How many exposures?

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

As a bloke who loves photographing the moon, I'd have to say that you've done very well here Tim. Congratulations! It's smooth, well focused but losing it at the limb, and that's because the moon has real depth and is not universally placed at "infinity" by any means. Tone is very nice and gradual. Colour is natural and pleasant. You could probably adjust your levels and darken it a bit at 8 o'clock, but otherwise very nice!

Mike - it look like a single frame shot at ISO125 and 1/30th sec.

[toc (Tim)]

Originally Posted by iceman

That's a beauty, Tim. How many exposures?

Three exposures - Since the C8 is not so sharp at the very edges, I needed to make a mosaic in photoshop.

[toc (Tim)]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

As a bloke who loves photographing the moon, I'd have to say that you've done very well here Tim. Congratulations! It's smooth, well focused but losing it at the limb, and that's because the moon has real depth and is not universally placed at "infinity" by any means. Tone is very nice and gradual. Colour is natural and pleasant. You could probably adjust your levels and darken it a bit at 8 o'clock, but otherwise very nice!

Mike - it look like a single frame shot at ISO125 and 1/30th sec.

Thanks - wrt the exposure at 8 OC, I will have a play with it - I think your probably on the money.

[RB (Andrew)]

Lovely shot Tim !

How are you finding the 7D?
I love mine but there sure is a learning curve, it's so customizable.

Can't wait to give it a go on the moon.

Well done.

[toc (Tim)]

Originally Posted by RB

Lovely shot Tim !

How are you finding the 7D?
I love mine but there sure is a learning curve, it's so customizable.

Can't wait to give it a go on the moon.

Well done.

The 7D is great - not sure if its significantly better than the 40D for astro stuff, but in terms of AF and overall handling, its a very sweet camera. Battery life is excellent too.