Fugi finepix for astro imaging ?

[steelfixer]

I have a Fugi finepix and I was wondering if there is a setup I can use to take photos through my EP.

Although the lens is not removable it does have a super macro setting of about 5mm.

If I rig the camera up to take pics of the image in the EP how do I stop stray light getting in.

There is a thread in the front of the lens so could I remove the EP and use a T ring plus EP adapter ect.and still get it to focus.

Any thoughts advice would be appreciated.

thank you

graham

[Shibby]

Hi Graham,

I don't know exactly what model of camera you have, but it could potentially be used for lunar and planetary imaging in its webcam mode. However, I see you have an SPC-900, I can't see the Fuji being any better...?

[Nova]

Again. It depends on your camera model but I have seen digiscoping brakets used with some really good planetary results. Take a look here for the info

Pentacon Praktica 10.2 DCZ digiscoping camera kit

This setup could allow you to connect the camera while still having your EP's in

[ollypenrice]

The brackets do work but are a fiddle. Make sure that you leave clearance for the lens to come out when you switch on. I have a camera which momentarily extends the lens when you do this and I need to leave room for this behind the EP. I haven't used it in years though.

Since the Finepix won't do deep sky and the webcam will give vastly better results on the solar system, that would be my choice also.

Olly

[steelfixer]

Thanks for the replies folks.

It was just an idea as I have this camera sitting here gathering dust.

I will stick with the webcam and save up for a canon.

thanks again

[rowan46]

Which model fuji do you have? and which mount? my fuji has a 30 sec bulb mode so its possible to stack photo's of short exposures. If its one with a motorised zoom though I wouldn't bother.

[steelfixer]

hi there

its a s630z or something like that.