If you don't need auto-focus have a look at the "Photography using 'Astro' telescopes" section
Yes, this is the way to go where you use a prime lens setup. I have tried my hand at digiscoping many times, and the results are always blah. This includes using a Celestron Regal 100ed along with a variety of much better eyepieces than what came with the scope. Now there is nothing wrong with the scope. Instead, there is something wrong with the method.
Unfortunately, spotting scopes are not made with prime focusing in mind, and it is impossible to get the camera closs enough in prime mode. Even when using a Sony e-mount camera with only 18mm flange to sensor distance. You just cannot get the camera close enough.
Astro scopes, on the other hand, privide for a very broad focus range, and it becomes easy to achieve focus.
Now be aware that cheap astro scopes are no better than spotting scopes.
I do have an Explore Scientific 102ed that has FL of 714mm and produces razor sharp images. But its big and heavy.
An alternative might be to look at Astro Tech. They have some very nice Astro Scopes in a variety of sizes and at reasonable prices. I have one with a 60mm objective and 360mm focal length that is outstanding. I had bought it to have a small scope with half the focal length of the Explore Scientific 102ed.
Once you have tried prime focus, there is no going back to digiscoping.
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