Michael1971

Thanks for the explanation Merlin.

So if the lpf-2 would be taken out I would need a bcf or other replacement, or a clip in filter if I understand correctly?

cheers

Hello all,

I got a my hands on nice secondhand Canon 600D and am considering modding this one just like my 1100D.

But I got a bit confused. On my 1100D I have the BCF mod. Now I read that you can take the LPF-2 filter out and dont have to replace this with ie. a BCF filter but you can instead just use an external filter, which I use anyway (Baader neodynium)

I was always under the impression that a replacement filter (BCF) was needed in order to reach infinity and to use your camera with lenses .  (and daylight use with a custom white balance)

Does anyone know that taking out the LPF-2 and not replacing it with something will work? (can I still use it with lenses, reach infinity and use in daylight..)

I would say that something missing from the optical train will have an effect on the focal point..

But maybe I am asking a silly question..

Thanks in advance,

Mike

Ok my trusty multimeter showed 12volts (12,1) so power supply is good.

I red that on some handsets there was a bug that made the voltage information on the handset to high.

Since I had latest version I thought I was ok, but you need to install a firmware fix to fix this anyway.

Install the fix then reload new firmware and now its ok.

Thanks all for responding

Cheers,

Mike

My equipment is on an other location, so Ill check later today with a multimeter and post the results. But I think it must be an error in the handset.

I tried 2 power supplies and both show 20v in the handset.. How odd.. 🤔

Hi,

I bought a new power supply since I am diagnosing issues with my heq5 mount.

I got a Tristar kb-7985 12v 5a

If I check on my handset (v3) it shows 20volts, I am wondering if someone could check their voltage the same way to see if this is right or not.

Thank you,

Mike

I know this is an old post, but if you want APT to connect to Stellarium, you need to activate the remote control plugin (needs a restart of stellarium) and press configure there you need to check server enabled and enable automatically on startup. 

Hi all,

Got my tube extension for my heq5 mount in today and I wanted to see how high it would be fully extended.

I was kinda surprised how huge it is so I decided to show it.  I can almost do polar aligning standing..lol

(probably not going to use it fully extended..)

For your reference, I am 179 cm

Clear skies

Mike

Hi, for AP, can someone recommend a reducer for this scope? I am also wondering if it produces a flat field without a flatner on a DSLR (1100D)

Yes it was a nice night, only the moon was like a big search light..lol

And for only a handful of subs I aint complaining..

Weather is changing here also by the moment, but at-least no floods. This night its going to be bad here they say, guess we'll have to wait and see.

Hope its dry in Devon tonight

Cheers

M.

So yesterday it was not a bad night, and when I set everything up I made one of my first decent images.

Decent in a way that its decent for me..lol

Since I am having a bit of tracking issues, I did not do very long exposures, 15/30 subs with 90-150 sec exposure with only some dark frames.

Because of that there was significant vignetting, but I tried to polish it a bit.

cheers,

Michael