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suzuki-j · 06-20-2010, 09:44 PM

pretty happy with the result... tried a couple of shots with a 2x tc but wasnt happy with them
than i tried with the 55-300mm only and a lot of cropping and some pp and got this one
let me know what you think

Adam · 06-20-2010, 10:35 PM

That's really good! I've also gotten better shots without the TC than with it, although with a different lens (FA 300mm).

There is a strange glow along the edge on the moon in this photo- is it due to PP?

**Ash** · 06-21-2010, 12:30 AM

Excellent result - is this at 100%?
Well detailed capture here. Well done.

theperception2008 · 06-21-2010, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by suzuki-j

pretty happy with the result... tried a couple of shots with a 2x tc but wasnt happy with them
than i tried with the 55-300mm only and a lot of cropping and some pp and got this one
let me know what you think

That's it! I can't stand it anymore! I am getting a DA 55-300! I keep seeing great images with this lens and I feel as if I am missing out on so many great opportunities!

Great shot suzuki-j! I really like the detail, nice crop work too!

suzuki-j · 06-21-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Adam

That's really good! I've also gotten better shots without the TC than with it, although with a different lens (FA 300mm).

There is a strange glow along the edge on the moon in this photo- is it due to PP?

thanks guys!
maybe i pushed the pp a little too much = glow
an d i think its close to 1:1 crop
the perception2008 : i would get the DA instead of DAL heard it was slightly better and comes with hood... DAL is still a great under-rated lens

boosted03gti · 06-23-2010, 06:31 AM

awesome pic.
i am at work and cant view any exif info. what setting did you use?

tia
jorge

**GregK8** · 06-25-2010, 08:03 PM

I did some shooting of the moon tonight myself with my DA 55-300mm and they aren't nearly as interesting. It is a little hazy tonight and the moon is full, so there are no interesting shadows. They came out a little flat. But I am still impressed by this lens. Noce shot.

Tonto · 06-25-2010, 11:42 PM

How long do you open up for a shot like this? I would like to give this a go when I get my 55-300

**GregK8** · 06-26-2010, 07:09 AM

1/125 sec at f8 on ISO 200 works for me but that could easily be 1/30 sec at f16, or 1/30 sec at f11 and ISO 100.

PFH · 06-26-2010, 07:19 AM

Great shot with great sharpness, very impressive work.
But I'm not really surprised by the performance of the 55-300. It's a great lens.

Pablom · 06-26-2010, 07:21 AM

very nice. looks like the moon.

amoringello · 06-26-2010, 08:27 AM

I've tried with my 55-300 but nothing near this good.
I've gotten great sharp images with the lens in daylight, but the moon is always a wash.
As is often said, it isn't just the equipment that makes a photo.
Well done.

06-20-2010, 09:44 PM	#1
suzuki-j Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 153	first moon shot with DAL 55-300mm (im surprised!) Lens: dal 55-300mm Camera: k-x ISO: 200 pretty happy with the result... tried a couple of shots with a 2x tc but wasnt happy with them than i tried with the 55-300mm only and a lot of cropping and some pp and got this one let me know what you think

06-20-2010, 10:35 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	That's really good! I've also gotten better shots without the TC than with it, although with a different lens (FA 300mm). There is a strange glow along the edge on the moon in this photo- is it due to PP? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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suzuki-j Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 153 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam That's really good! I've also gotten better shots without the TC than with it, although with a different lens (FA 300mm). There is a strange glow along the edge on the moon in this photo- is it due to PP? thanks guys! maybe i pushed the pp a little too much = glow an d i think its close to 1:1 crop the perception2008 : i would get the DA instead of DAL heard it was slightly better and comes with hood... DAL is still a great under-rated lens

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GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614	1/125 sec at f8 on ISO 200 works for me but that could easily be 1/30 sec at f16, or 1/30 sec at f11 and ISO 100.

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	very nice. looks like the moon.

06-26-2010, 08:27 AM	#12
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	I've tried with my 55-300 but nothing near this good. I've gotten great sharp images with the lens in daylight, but the moon is always a wash. As is often said, it isn't just the equipment that makes a photo. Well done.

Night first moon shot with DAL 55-300mm (im surprised!)

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