Canon Powershot SX530 HS

[lfuqua10]

I just got a new Powershot SX530.  I am an amatuer camera user.  I tried to take a picture of the full moon last night.  As I held the camera up and pointed it at the moon, the moon was jumping around in the viewfinder.  The camera was in automatic mode and I was zooming in at 50%.  I could never get the moon to sit still in the view finder to take the shot?  The camera was making all kinds of noise and the screen had symbols that were continously changing.  What am I doing wrong, I thought it was just point and shoot?

[UniqueTouch]

Steve, just wanted to say thanks AGAIN SIR! for explaining what all the little letter abreviations mean on my Canon Sx530Hs. I keep this invaluable printout in my camera bag and reer to it often. You took the time to help me and I just wanna say thank you Sir. God in Heaven Bless you Sir. Thanks
Sincerely, Angelo M. Rookie photographer.

[smack53]

You're very welcome! Glad it helps you!!

May you be Blessed as well!

Steve M.

[ScottyP]

In order to understand what is going on in your camera you need to understand the central idea of exposure. All other learning and advancement is based on this basic concept. Luckily it is pretty easy to take in. Just google for a couple short free video tutorials on the "exposure triangle" and it sinks in pretty quickly. 

You want a proper exposure meaning not too much or too little light on the sensor. There are 3 variables you (or the camera) can manipulate to control the amount of light hitting the sensor:  time (shutter speed), opening size in the lens (aperture aka f/stop) and sensor sensitivity (ISO).  Three things interacting like this just begs for someone to come up with an explanation involving a triangle, and that's all the exposure triangle is.  Watch a couple of 2 to 5 minute tutorials and you'll be glad you did. All those settings on the dial will make sense (Tv, Av, Manual).

[Billie3865]

I was able to capture some terrific photos of the moon with this camera and no tripod but use a sawhorse for stability. Would like to post pics of it but it's not giving me that option

[Waddizzle]

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@Billie3865 wrote:
I was able to capture some terrific photos of the moon with this camera and no tripod but use a sawhorse for stability. Would like to post pics of it but it's not giving me that option

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Your images must be less than 5MB is size.  Files need some overheard, so the working maximum size is 4.5 MB.

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[UniqueTouch]

I love the way you explain the shutter/ISO/APERATURE ETC...Thank you for your help. Still learning and finding new ways to make a night picture look like a..night picture.. w out the flash making it look like a day pic.

[mike87639]

Years ago we would use a Moon Filter which would cut out the glare which is part of the reason the moon would look like a blob...it would eliminate the glare...which is non existent during the day time....

[robindjperry]

I've been trying to connect to my laptop but when I click on CameraWindow the camera is not detectable.   The Wi-Fi on the camera is set up correctly because it recognizes my laptop.

OS is Windows 10.

Thanks for your help!

[cocovation]

I have access to a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.  There will be a penumbral lunar eclipse Thursday night, and I would love to take some pictures of it.  I really don't know much about the camera or photography in general.  Up until now, I've not changed any settings on the camera.

What setting changes, if any, should I make to get good pictures of the eclipse?  Should I get a tripod or anything else?

Thank you.

[jrhoffman75]

22 Tips for Photographing a Lunar Eclipse | B&H Explora (bhphotovideo.com)