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Flashing everyone a moon for the New Year · 03:52 PM

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After company left today and after several red beverages I got my creative juices amped up and tried to shoot a new pic for the New Year with the DA 55-300mm lens that I don't use that often but being retired in this New Year there are going to be changes.Happy New Year to all.--charliezap

**Sailor** · 01-01-2012, 04:46 PM

Great job, buddy. I've never tried this with my 55-300, but this cool shot makes me want to.

Jer

charliezap · 01-01-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Great job, buddy. I've never tried this with my 55-300, but this cool shot makes me want to.

Jer

Hi-Jer
I used a tripod and one of my 2 remote shutter releases that I won on the Forum

.The camera was set for a 3sec delay using the remote to minimize shake.--capn zap

**Bob Harris** · 01-01-2012, 06:34 PM

Charlie, nice crisp, clear shot. You'll have to take a shot of the other half next time.

charliezap · 01-02-2012, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Charlie, nice crisp, clear shot. You'll have to take a shot of the other half next time.

This session worked out well Bob.I only took a dozen shots to get a keeper.

--charliezap

charliezap · 01-02-2012, 03:16 PM

It goes to show that you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

I tried the moon again with my 2x adapter but alas all the imperfections get magnified along with the image.

Focusing is very tough for these old eyes since the auto focus doesn't work that well in low light with the adapter.I think that I'll stick to Bugs-Babes and Birds and other subjects that I like.

--charliezap
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**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-02-2012, 03:54 PM

Happy New Year to you as well Charlie, it is a good picture for the 55-300.

charliezap · 01-03-2012, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Happy New Year to you as well Charlie, it is a good picture for the 55-300.

Thanks Heinrich.The IQ on the first pic is a lot better than the last.I guess that I'll use the 2X converter very sparingly.--charliezap

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01-01-2012, 04:52 PM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Great job, buddy. I've never tried this with my 55-300, but this cool shot makes me want to. Jer Hi-Jer I used a tripod and one of my 2 remote shutter releases that I won on the Forum.The camera was set for a 3sec delay using the remote to minimize shake.--capn zap

01-02-2012, 07:05 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Charlie, nice crisp, clear shot. You'll have to take a shot of the other half next time. This session worked out well Bob.I only took a dozen shots to get a keeper.--charliezap

01-02-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	It goes to show that you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.I tried the moon again with my 2x adapter but alas all the imperfections get magnified along with the image. Focusing is very tough for these old eyes since the auto focus doesn't work that well in low light with the adapter.I think that I'll stick to Bugs-Babes and Birds and other subjects that I like.--charliezap

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01-01-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Great job, buddy. I've never tried this with my 55-300, but this cool shot makes me want to. Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Charlie, nice crisp, clear shot. You'll have to take a shot of the other half next time.

01-02-2012, 03:54 PM	#7
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Happy New Year to you as well Charlie, it is a good picture for the 55-300.

01-03-2012, 06:28 AM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Happy New Year to you as well Charlie, it is a good picture for the 55-300. Thanks Heinrich.The IQ on the first pic is a lot better than the last.I guess that I'll use the 2X converter very sparingly.--charliezap

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