I've been a photographer for decades, using m4/3 cameras for about 4 years now. I'm beginning to try bird photography and have become dissatisfied with my 100-300 Pany for getting close enough to birds.
I find that I need a lot more than 600mm equivalent focal length for this.
So, after doing a lot of reading, I think I'm ready to take the plunge with my first telescope! Narrowed to what seems to be a popular choice here, the Sky-Watcher Pro ED 80 Doublet telescope.
I have a few questions, if someone might be able to help with that.
It appears that a dovetailed shaped baseplate is supplied with the scope (attached to the tube rings). What part/parts do I need to order to adapt that baseplate to a photo tripod head? The head that I would like to use is the Manfrotto 701HDV - a fluid head commonly used for video.
http://www.manfrotto.com/pro-fluid-video-mini-head
How would I attach the base plate of the SW 80 to the Manfrotto baseplate?
Also, I know that I will need a micro 4/3 T-ring adaptor. Will I also need to buy what is referred to as a T-adaptor? Which one should I get?
Lastly, I understand that I should add about 80mm of extension to the kit to enable closer focusing - what do I need to specify regarding the extension tube so as to fit the various adaptors of this set up?
Many of you have been a great help in my finding a relatively cost effective means to reach about 1200mm of effective focal length for bird photography and I really appreciate that! In this case, I'm very thankful for the m4/3 crop factor!
Any thing else I need besides my cameras and the tripod itself to use the telescope for birding? I've been considering trading my E-M5 for an E-M1 and this birding venture may be just the push I need to do that. I love the VF-4 on my E-P5 and having that EVF in the EM-1 would be wonderful.
I find that I need a lot more than 600mm equivalent focal length for this.
So, after doing a lot of reading, I think I'm ready to take the plunge with my first telescope! Narrowed to what seems to be a popular choice here, the Sky-Watcher Pro ED 80 Doublet telescope.
I have a few questions, if someone might be able to help with that.
It appears that a dovetailed shaped baseplate is supplied with the scope (attached to the tube rings). What part/parts do I need to order to adapt that baseplate to a photo tripod head? The head that I would like to use is the Manfrotto 701HDV - a fluid head commonly used for video.
http://www.manfrotto.com/pro-fluid-video-mini-head
How would I attach the base plate of the SW 80 to the Manfrotto baseplate?
Also, I know that I will need a micro 4/3 T-ring adaptor. Will I also need to buy what is referred to as a T-adaptor? Which one should I get?
Lastly, I understand that I should add about 80mm of extension to the kit to enable closer focusing - what do I need to specify regarding the extension tube so as to fit the various adaptors of this set up?
Many of you have been a great help in my finding a relatively cost effective means to reach about 1200mm of effective focal length for bird photography and I really appreciate that! In this case, I'm very thankful for the m4/3 crop factor!
Any thing else I need besides my cameras and the tripod itself to use the telescope for birding? I've been considering trading my E-M5 for an E-M1 and this birding venture may be just the push I need to do that. I love the VF-4 on my E-P5 and having that EVF in the EM-1 would be wonderful.
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