rogerscoth
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I now have my fabricated bracket (as mentioned in copy of previous posting shown below). This is designed to accomodate my still and video cameras, that are not suitable for use with the tube type adaptors.
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Hello Steve,
It appears we made a posting on the same day on this subject, and around the same time as the new expanded forum (a good idea!) This is a copy of my (reply)posting :- ---------------------
Hello Kingfisher, Just signed up to this forum and this is my first reply. The 35x eyepiece does seem extreme - I tried a 20x with my Opticron HR66A, and even this is a bit too much. I use a JVC
GR DVL-20 camcorder, also a Fuji S304 still cam. and have recently bought a newly introduced Opticron 40929 Digital eyepiece. First trials seem very encouraging, but I am awaiting fabrication of a self- designed simple support bracket for the Fuji (just a 3mm thick mild steel strip, bent at 45 degrees to follow angle of 'scope with slotted holes for adjustment - very rigid) - I will keep you posted with the results. The 40929 is 79GBP direct from Opticron and will give 12.5x used with your Imagic 80. Hope this helps.
Roger S
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I am still waiting for my new bracket, therefore have not fully tested the eyepiece. Initial short test gives a much brighter image than with normal eyepieces, but because the cameras were not fixed I could not take any pics..
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I have not tested the set-up fully yet, but first results are promising. I need some more practice!
I have attached a picture of the set-up.
-- note added Thursday.3rd.April :-
Forget to mention - my first test picture appears in
Bird Forum Wildlife and Nature Galleries>Digiscoped Photographs>Goldfinch
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Hello Steve,
It appears we made a posting on the same day on this subject, and around the same time as the new expanded forum (a good idea!) This is a copy of my (reply)posting :- ---------------------
Hello Kingfisher, Just signed up to this forum and this is my first reply. The 35x eyepiece does seem extreme - I tried a 20x with my Opticron HR66A, and even this is a bit too much. I use a JVC
GR DVL-20 camcorder, also a Fuji S304 still cam. and have recently bought a newly introduced Opticron 40929 Digital eyepiece. First trials seem very encouraging, but I am awaiting fabrication of a self- designed simple support bracket for the Fuji (just a 3mm thick mild steel strip, bent at 45 degrees to follow angle of 'scope with slotted holes for adjustment - very rigid) - I will keep you posted with the results. The 40929 is 79GBP direct from Opticron and will give 12.5x used with your Imagic 80. Hope this helps.
Roger S
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I am still waiting for my new bracket, therefore have not fully tested the eyepiece. Initial short test gives a much brighter image than with normal eyepieces, but because the cameras were not fixed I could not take any pics..
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I have not tested the set-up fully yet, but first results are promising. I need some more practice!
I have attached a picture of the set-up.
-- note added Thursday.3rd.April :-
Forget to mention - my first test picture appears in
Bird Forum Wildlife and Nature Galleries>Digiscoped Photographs>Goldfinch
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