first effort

[GazA]

first time out with my scope in my new back yard and my ebay`d 350d , quite pleased but this photography is hard! novice with the scope and a noob with the camera, any pointers anyone would give?

[eddy]

What were the settings on this image? Id be chuffed with that as a first effort! lol

[GazA]

thanks much appreciated

Camera Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL

Firmware Firmware 1.0.3

Shooting Date/Time 17/02/2012 05:22:04

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 13

Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0

Metering Mode Partial Metering

ISO Speed 800

Lens 18.0 - 55.0mm

Focal Length 18.0mm

Image Size 3456x2304

Image Quality RAW

Flash Off

White Balance Mode Auto

AF Mode Manual focusing

Noise Reduction Off

Drive Mode Self-Timer Operation

[eddy]

So the shutter speed, is that in seconds?

I have just brought one of these cameras and only have a static camera tripod at the moment, did you take this on an EQ mount or anything?

[GazA]

yeah could of took longer but then its balancing the apperture and juggling everything else, i mean ive only had it for 2 weeks so i just keep playing with it, yeah i used the EQ mount with it piggy backed to my scope hence its at a weird angle but i was only using it as a tripod, i think any longer without tracking it may have left trails.

i have a cheap tripod which came with the travel scope i guess the only difference you would of had would be a straight image :-)