Moon Test Take 2

**pearsaab** · 11-18-2013, 08:14 PM - **1 Like**

you be the judge...tried some suggestions from last time...diffraction was definitely an issue and picture quality was much better at f8 to ? (you decide)...tried shutter speed of 800, 1000 or 1250?, 1600 so no issues with shake...only did K3 and did not evaluate K5 iis ...with sigma 500mm 4.5 ex..

Moon Test November 2013 with K3 and Sigma 500mm 4.5ex - a set on Flickr

**jpzk** · 11-18-2013, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

you be the judge...tried some suggestions from last time...diffraction was definitely an issue and picture quality was much better at f8 to ? (you decide)...tried shutter speed of 800, 1000 or 1250?, 1600 so no issues with shake...only did K3 and did not evaluate K5 iis ...with sigma 500mm 4.5 ex..

Moon Test November 2013 with K3 and Sigma 500mm 4.5ex - a set on Flickr

I think they all look pretty good to me !

The Siggy 500 and the K3 make a good couple!

JP

Bob from Aus · 11-18-2013, 10:32 PM

Looks as good as I get with a full moon. I took someone's suggestion on this blog and tried a half moon. The shadows of the craters improved the image out of sight. Hand held half moon looked better than tripod full moon doing everything right. Similar setup k5 sigma 500 4.5

Heie · 11-20-2013, 12:27 AM

Now those are sharp! Well done!

11-18-2013, 08:14 PM - 1 Like	#1
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Moon Test Take 2 you be the judge...tried some suggestions from last time...diffraction was definitely an issue and picture quality was much better at f8 to ? (you decide)...tried shutter speed of 800, 1000 or 1250?, 1600 so no issues with shake...only did K3 and did not evaluate K5 iis ...with sigma 500mm 4.5 ex.. Moon Test November 2013 with K3 and Sigma 500mm 4.5ex - a set on Flickr

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11-18-2013, 08:31 PM	#2
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by pearsaab you be the judge...tried some suggestions from last time...diffraction was definitely an issue and picture quality was much better at f8 to ? (you decide)...tried shutter speed of 800, 1000 or 1250?, 1600 so no issues with shake...only did K3 and did not evaluate K5 iis ...with sigma 500mm 4.5 ex.. Moon Test November 2013 with K3 and Sigma 500mm 4.5ex - a set on Flickr I think they all look pretty good to me ! The Siggy 500 and the K3 make a good couple! JP

11-18-2013, 10:32 PM	#3
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Looks as good as I get with a full moon. I took someone's suggestion on this blog and tried a half moon. The shadows of the craters improved the image out of sight. Hand held half moon looked better than tripod full moon doing everything right. Similar setup k5 sigma 500 4.5

11-20-2013, 12:27 AM	#4
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Now those are sharp! Well done!