Latest DSLR Moon pic

[geordieskies]

here's a pic (100% crop) taken on 13th March with my Eos500D.

1/100 sec

f/5.6

ISO 100

fl 200mm + 1.4x converter

sharpened slightly and contrast adjusted in PS7

I'm going to try an image of Saturn (when I get to see it) by fitting the 1.4x converter between the camera and the T mount. Hopefully I will still be able to focus, Has anyone tried this set-up?

I'll post any pics/comments asap.

cheers :-)

[antimorris]

Very nice moon

[geordieskies]

Thanks Anna, I'm a bit disappointed with it in the post, the original looks better and is bigger.

[geordieskies]

UPDATE

The 1.4x converter fits the T mount adaptor for the eyepice holder BUT the adaptor seems to mess with the connecting pins in the converter so the camera gives an error message. Methinks some tape between adaptor and converter pins might work or perhaps I'll let the Dremel loose on the adaptor.....................to be continued.