Moon III
by Gauti

Comment:
This is shot through a telescope, or rather, spotting scope. Leica APO-Televid 77 to be exact, with a special camera adapter, which turns this into a 800mm F/10.4 manual focus telephoto lens. Focus is difficult, esp high precision focus, because the viewfinder on the 10D is so small and dim and no man.focus help (split screen). Since this is also a BIG thing and this is a 45° scope (angled scope) the whole assembly is highly sensitive to vibrations and movement. But when, finally and with a lot of luck, it focus dead on with no vibrations you get so crystal clear and sharp images that you forget all the problems.
This particular shot was from a series of 20-30 shots, and was one of a handful that came clear.
Shooting the moon is tricky :) I know there are some formulas that let you calculate the exposure, but I prefer to shoot and then check on the LCD and adjust and shoot some more. I do exposure bracketing and focus bracketing.

how to photograph the moon

Spotting score review

Message edited by author 2005-02-11 21:20:23.

Rites of Manhood
by Brad

Comment:
yeah, I thought this was you during the challenge. Funny postures, but votes not surprising

Edit. ps. I like your new portfolio photo of yourself.

Message edited by author 2005-01-31 19:29:03.

Who needs a man?
by grigrigirl

Comment:
well, I can voluteer to give a free demonstration of the capabilities of man. The first one is always free...... :)

Into Eternity
by Nazgul

Comment:
Krýsuvík?
Heiða?

Juxtaposition
by flip89

Comment:
almost missed the smilie. Funny. Good luck /7

Clouded reflection
by Node

Comment:
strange green hue to the sky.

Smiling Brother
by lizzyc3

Comment:
hobbit like look. cool

Gloria
by Zoomdak

Comment:
Strange title, nice photo

Life of the cat
by litbolti

Comment:
I usually don't like cat photos but this one is just fine. Good luck.

Fighting for survival
by LalliSig

Comment:
what is going on here?