October 9, 20214 yr For some reason I am unable to get focus on the moon. I have tried everything including full manual modes but I still get a blurry orb. Any ideas?
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October 9, 20214 yr This could be due to several factors. Is the camera on a tripod or hand-held? If not, use a tripod. What shutter speed are you using? Try using a faster one. Are you using auto-focus or manual. Whichever, try the other. What f-stop are you using? Wide open? Stop down. Try taking a picture during the day of a distant object like a building a mile away. Is it in focus? What camera and lens are you using -- and at what settings?
October 13, 20214 yr Sometimes the moon comes out as a blurry orb because of moisture in the atmosphere. My best results have come with manual focus and an aperture of between f/8 -F16. Try auto exposure, then increase or or decrease using the exposure compensation, or going manual - follow XKAES advice. I've found I get best definition of the moon's features just before or after full moon - as the sun is casting shadows on the crater walls.
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