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  1. hobsey

    Sorting out all my gear to take to Exmoor with me, hope it will be worth it.

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    2. Knight of Clear Skies

      Knight of Clear Skies

      hope you have a good time, and good luck with the weather.

    3. hobsey

      hobsey

      Cheers, I will report back.

      I will also be popping down to FLO to pick up a Tracer power pack.

    4. ronin

      ronin

      Best avoid the Wiveliscombe area, some shady characters around there ;-))

  2. hobsey

    Anyone want to come and fit new skirting boards? I HATE D.I.Y!

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    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      I've been putting off doing it, I hate it that much.

      Need to fit them tonight so I can fit the new underlay tomorrow evening as the new carpet is being fitted friday. :(

    3. gooseholla

      gooseholla

      sorry, clear skies :-)

    4. Dr_Ju_ju

      Dr_Ju_ju

      powered cross-cut saw & no more nails.....

  3. hobsey

    It's looking highly unlikely I will have my Star Adventurer for my dark skies holiday next week. :

  4. hobsey

    Mmmm, thinking of turning to the darkside and trading in my C8 for an imaging scope but I know I will regret it. :(

    1. Ant

      Ant

      No you won't :)

    2. ronin

      ronin

      Use the C8 for planetary imaging, and see what you think.

    3. hobsey

      hobsey

      C8 doesn't fit on the Star Adventurer though. Plus I also have a 127mak that I can do planetary with.

  5. hobsey

    'while stamping feet in a childish manner' I WANT MY STAR ADVENTURER MOUNT!

  6. hobsey

    Decided on a Canon 'L' lens for imaging instead of a scope.

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    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      Yeah, cheers for giving me the heads up about it. More expensive than the scope but will work out better for me in the long run.

    3. Psychobilly

      Psychobilly

      Works well with the 1.4 and 2.0x extenders as well... and extension tubes for macro...

      :)

    4. hobsey

      hobsey

      Yeah, been looking at them. I think the 1.4 will be next years purchase.

  7. hobsey

    Dunno which imaging frac to get.

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    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      I've been waiting for one to come up on the used market but I think I may have to buy new as they very rarely come up.

    3. Earl

      Earl

      The new Williams with field flattener built in looks good the ZS71 has a bit of blue bloat to deal with.

    4. hobsey

      hobsey

      Yeah, I just don't have that sort of money though.

  8. hobsey

    Went to go and spend some money down at The Telescope House only to find that they are not open on Saturdays anymore. What is that all about?!

    1. swamp thing

      swamp thing

      Thats a strange idea for a shop that makes most of its sales to a hobby market

    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      Isn't it just. Going to email them to see if its permanent. It maybe the terms to the lease on their new premises.

  9. hobsey
    After doing some wide field on a static tripod over the weekend, I can't wait to get my Star Adventurer.
  10. hobsey

    In South Wales for a few days. Looking very clear tomorrow night, chance of frost.

  11. hobsey

    Looking forward to getting the C8 out over the weekend. She has been locked up since May.

  12. hobsey

    Just been messing with EOS Utility, what a great piece of software.

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    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      I was having a play with the APT demo and couldn't get the hang of it so that's why I thought I would try EOS Utility. Glad I did.

    3. tingting44

      tingting44

      APT really is a great program, just need to use it a couple of times to get your head around the settings and plans :)

    4. PatrickGilliland

      PatrickGilliland

      Speak to Yoddha (on SGL) Ivo is the author - he was very helpful and the tool is far better than EOS utility once you have that initial learning curve complete.

  13. hobsey

    Get in! Won a 400mm camera lens on ebay ready for next weeks Redbull Air Race.

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    2. Christopher Davenport

      Christopher Davenport

      You two are like kids in a candy store :)

    3. hobsey

      hobsey

      Yep. Maybe getting on towards middle age but still young at heart.

    4. tingting44

      tingting44

      oh yes! :D

  14. hobsey
    I think the problem you have with the dovetail you're using is that the bar dips in the middle so there is less surface area for the camera to sit on meaning more chance of it moving. If you get the one from modern astronomy which has been mentioned which I also have, it has a flat contact area so there is less chance of the camera moving.
  15. hobsey
    That's it, I've just put one on back order with FLO. Just hope there isn't a shortage of any of the extras this time when they ship them over.
  16. hobsey
    Ha, yes. That be the one I mean. I do like the fact that the Adventerer has everything build in and don't have to sell a kidney to buy the extras you need to get good length exposures.
  17. hobsey
    Thanks for the input guys. I'm holding back putting one of these on back order until I have read an in depth review, its a toss up between this and the Vixen Polaris. I know there is quite a price difference between the 2 but I would rather pay the extra if the Star Adventerers niggle will only annoy me.
  18. hobsey
    Thanks for the info. In the last couple of hours I've managed to get the head off of my old slik88 tripod and it looks like it will do the job if not then I will give the cg5 tripod ago. I haven't got the mount yet, just planning ahead.
  19. hobsey
    Do you think one of these little star adventurers will fit on an AZ4 or CG5/EQ5 tripod? My Manfrotto camera tripod isn't really suitable as it doesn't have a head which can't be screwed off.
  20. hobsey

    Nice, shiny new wide angle camera lens has just been delivered. Can't wait to try it out.

  21. hobsey

    Jessops online ordering is driving me mad! Won't let me change delivery address.

  22. hobsey

    New wide angle camera lens on order. Bring on the milkyway shots.

    1. Knight of Clear Skies

      Knight of Clear Skies

      Hope you enjoy it, what have you gone for please?

    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      Thank you, so do I. I went for the Tokina 11-16mm 2.8

  23. hobsey

    Just typical, clear skies on every school night this week then when is comes to friday and saturday night, CLOUDY!

    1. tingting44

      tingting44

      tell me about it

  24. hobsey

    Well done McIlroy on winning the Open.

  25. hobsey

    Getting cloudy out there, camera at the ready for some lightening shots.

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