Note: I am prepared to receive the inevitable condemnation directed at newbies on forums so fire away - and then maybe provide a little help if possible.
Although I have spent over 50 years as an avid photographer I have only recently entered the world of digiscoping. Like many others, I have searched a great deal for various adapters and have tried two options with only token success.
My setup is as follows:
Celestron Regal M2 80ED (came with a T-mount adapter)
Canon EOS 60D
Added a T-ring to be able to attach the Canon to the scope)
Samsung S8+
Added a Gosky universal cell phone adapter to attach my S8 to the scope)
Here is my dilemma:
While I am able to get decent photos with both setups and recognize the weight and size advantages of the cell phone arrangement, my preference by far is to attach my Canon DSLR to the scope. It is a much more stable setup and eliminates the fidgeting necessary to align the Gosky adapter and cell phone. Plus, my Canon is a vastly superior camera overall. Unfortunately, I actually get sharper images with the cell phone setup. I can't quite get the sharpness with the Canon which really surprises me. With the T-ring setup I have to remove the lens from the Canon so there is no focusing of the camera - the only focus is with the scope.
My questions:
1) Any ideas as to why I cannot sharpen the image with the Canon and T-ring setup?
2) Is there a better way to attach my Canon DSLR to the scope? I'm willing to buy what is necessary but I don't want to waste anymore money if possible.
I'm hoping there are others in this group that have a similar camera/scope setup that are willing to help out.
I apologize if I have posted this to the wrong forum. After the required chastising, if anyone can point me in the right direction it will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Although I have spent over 50 years as an avid photographer I have only recently entered the world of digiscoping. Like many others, I have searched a great deal for various adapters and have tried two options with only token success.
My setup is as follows:
Celestron Regal M2 80ED (came with a T-mount adapter)
Canon EOS 60D
Added a T-ring to be able to attach the Canon to the scope)
Samsung S8+
Added a Gosky universal cell phone adapter to attach my S8 to the scope)
Here is my dilemma:
While I am able to get decent photos with both setups and recognize the weight and size advantages of the cell phone arrangement, my preference by far is to attach my Canon DSLR to the scope. It is a much more stable setup and eliminates the fidgeting necessary to align the Gosky adapter and cell phone. Plus, my Canon is a vastly superior camera overall. Unfortunately, I actually get sharper images with the cell phone setup. I can't quite get the sharpness with the Canon which really surprises me. With the T-ring setup I have to remove the lens from the Canon so there is no focusing of the camera - the only focus is with the scope.
My questions:
1) Any ideas as to why I cannot sharpen the image with the Canon and T-ring setup?
2) Is there a better way to attach my Canon DSLR to the scope? I'm willing to buy what is necessary but I don't want to waste anymore money if possible.
I'm hoping there are others in this group that have a similar camera/scope setup that are willing to help out.
I apologize if I have posted this to the wrong forum. After the required chastising, if anyone can point me in the right direction it will be much appreciated.
Thanks