What exactly will I need to order?

[DaveGarland]

Ok, I know my setup isn't ideal for imaging, I've read soooo many threads on the bare minimum for AP being an HEQ5 or EQ6. BUT! Since I have a Cannon 1100D and a 200P EQ5 GOTO it just seems daft not to have a play My question of course is what in total do I need to order to fit the camera to the scope? Also what software would you all recommend?

Dave.

[Starlight 1]

Canon 1100d software is ok and APT software for image side.

[Black Knight]

As a minimum you need a Canon T-ring http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adaptors/t-rings.html. The T ring will attach to the direct camera connection on the 200p. You can find this by unscrewing the 1.25" eyepiece adapter which will reveal a T thread for your T ring.

[sologuitarist61]

EQ5 is fine for imaging if the scope isn't too big. HEQ5 is better, but use what you have and enjoy it. I am sure you will get some great images and I look forwrad to seeing them on SGL. Good luck and have fun.

[asteele3]

You're lucky as I have a Celestron C8 XLT and I have to buy an adaptor as well as a t-ring which brings my spend with my camera (1100d), tripod, scope and a few other bits to a grand total of £2,100! Quite an expensive hobby as I'm only 19 years old and only get paid £5.45 an hour! Although I do work every hour god sends to keep my hobby going. Saw Saturn for the first time through the new scope and it was fantastic, just wish I'd ordered my adapter in time for it because I think I may have got a few decent images albeit a webcam would be better but I haven't got a blimming film cannister anywhere!

[Steve Ward]

You're lucky as I have a Celestron C8 XLT and I have to buy an adaptor as well as a t-ring which brings my spend with my camera (1100d), tripod, scope and a few other bits to a grand total of £2,100! Quite an expensive hobby as I'm only 19 years old and only get paid £5.45 an hour! Although I do work every hour god sends to keep my hobby going. Saw Saturn for the first time through the new scope and it was fantastic, just wish I'd ordered my adapter in time for it because I think I may have got a few decent images albeit a webcam would be better but I haven't got a blimming film cannister anywhere!

Pop into your nearest 'Boots' and ask at the Photo counter , they usually have hundreds to get rid of and are glad to let you have them , they only get chucked into the recycling bin.

[Black Knight]

Pop into your nearest 'Boots' and ask at the Photo counter , they usually have hundreds to get rid of and are glad to let you have them , they only get chucked into the recycling bin.

I'd just like to second this. The girl on the photo counter was only too pleased to give me as many as I wanted. I just took half a dozen ..... I'm not sure what I would have done with a couple of hundred!

[DaveGarland]

Thanks all!

Black Knight, that looks just the ticket. I'll order it