Canon 1000d

[Domis]

Can anyone tell me what exactly I would need to attach a Canon 1000d to a Meade 2080 SCT for prime focus or through the diagonal? I managed to grab one from e-bay and would like to get what ever else I need ASAP. I,m rather anxious to give it a try. I'd appreciate any help you could offer. Thanks.

[Jessun]

Can't help in detail Domis. Would just skip the "through the diagonal" part of you question, the diagonal just adds to the optical imperfections. With a bit of luck though all you'll need is a t-adaptor - just £20 or so. Something like this:

First Light Optics - FLO 2-inch T mount camera adapter

/Jessun

[Nexus 6]

Hi Domis, this should help...http://stargazerslounge.com/beginners-help-advice/135058-what-do-i-need-connect-my-1000d-my-scope.html

[Domis]

Thanks guys,after looking at the links you have provided I think I get the picture.

The easiest way seems to be a SCT to 2" t-thread adapter plus EOS AF T-ring. This would not allow using a reducer if I chose to use one. To use a reducer, a SCT to 2" eyepiece adapter,2" T-thread camera adapter with filter threads,2" reducer and T-ring would be needed. Would this be correct or am I over complicating this?

With a F/10 scope I thought a reducer would almost have to be used. If so,would a .5 reducer be ok for this?

[Nexus 6]

I do own a 1000D and have used it on the cpc 925 using t- adapter/t-ring but only for a bit of fun, much prefer the visual observing option. I would think a focal reducer is needed but best check on that one how it all hooks up.