Teleconverters and the moon

[RobbieW]

Hi,

I currently have a 350D with a Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro DG lens. I have been asked to take some photo's of the upcoming full moon for her indoors (helps me to justify the costs of buying new equipment).

I tried yesterday but felt that my zoom isn't good enough, has anyone tried using teleconverters?

I noticed Jessops do one for about £80 (Jessops 2X Converter For Canon Digital Cameras http://www.jessops.com/Store/s33050/0/Teleconverters/Jessops/2X-Converter-For-Canon-Digital-Cameras/details.aspx?&comp=y) but I have never used these and I am not even sure if it would work with my body and lens combination.

I know I could zoom in on the pc afterwards as I will be taking the pic with the max resolution, but her indoors wants to print it out A3 size afterwards, and I don't want to loose the quality.

Any other advice would be appreciated....

Many Thanks

[RobertP]

Getting an image of the moon as crisp as you would like for printing that size is not as easy as it might seem. I don't get a good enough result from my 100-400L for that. Convertors will help but they also add a little quality loss of their own.

There have been some great moon shots posted by those here with huge lenses. I'd PM one of those and ask for a copy of the picture ;)

[oldgit]

Check this page out...

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/moon_shots

Especially note the kit he is using, but then the results are pretty stunning

[chuckles]

So much cream cheese! You also need the atmospheric conditions you don't necessarily get in the UK.

[kamion]

Check out this thread:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=10654&highlight=moon

[RobbieW]

Many thanks for all your replies....