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Robin stroker
Hi -
I plan to get a refractor scope for some ultra-high focal length photography with a DSLR. I'd like to be able to try all 3 options:
1/ Prime focus shooting, most likely with a barlow or TC thrown in the midst
2/ Eyepiece projection
3/ Afocal coupling (DSLR + lens attached to telescope eyepiece)
The scope is most likely going to be a Televue 76 or 85, although I'll also use this setup with a Pentax PF80ED occasionally (when I need the robustness and weather sealing of the scope).
The eyepieces are going to be Baader 17mm and 13mm (the former being the most used). These have an M43 thread on them.
So, this is what I am thinking of using:
For Prime Focus shooting:
(DSLR + T-ring) attaches to (T-adapter which screws onto the M43 of the Baader EP)
For Eyepiece projection:
(DSLR + T-ring) + Televue EP Projection Adapter + EP
For Afocal coupling:
(DSLR + lens) + step ring matching the lens thread on one end and screwing directly onto the Baader EP on the other end.
I plan to use camera extension tubes as needed, in order to increase the magnification.
As far as cameras go, I plan to use a Canon DSLR. I already have a 50mm lens for it, as well as a 24mm, and may pick up a 28mm or 35mm lens as well.
So - what do you think of this setup? Am I missing anything?
TIA,
Vandit
I plan to get a refractor scope for some ultra-high focal length photography with a DSLR. I'd like to be able to try all 3 options:
1/ Prime focus shooting, most likely with a barlow or TC thrown in the midst
2/ Eyepiece projection
3/ Afocal coupling (DSLR + lens attached to telescope eyepiece)
The scope is most likely going to be a Televue 76 or 85, although I'll also use this setup with a Pentax PF80ED occasionally (when I need the robustness and weather sealing of the scope).
The eyepieces are going to be Baader 17mm and 13mm (the former being the most used). These have an M43 thread on them.
So, this is what I am thinking of using:
For Prime Focus shooting:
(DSLR + T-ring) attaches to (T-adapter which screws onto the M43 of the Baader EP)
For Eyepiece projection:
(DSLR + T-ring) + Televue EP Projection Adapter + EP
For Afocal coupling:
(DSLR + lens) + step ring matching the lens thread on one end and screwing directly onto the Baader EP on the other end.
I plan to use camera extension tubes as needed, in order to increase the magnification.
As far as cameras go, I plan to use a Canon DSLR. I already have a 50mm lens for it, as well as a 24mm, and may pick up a 28mm or 35mm lens as well.
So - what do you think of this setup? Am I missing anything?
TIA,
Vandit