DSLR camera

[gfletcher]

Hi Guys

If i wanted to start taking photographs through my C8N newtonian , and i had the chance of buying a Canon EOS 400D camera (body ony) , do i also need the camera lens ?

thanks

Graham

[daz]

You could mount the camera and lens on the top of the scope and image that way, as well as imaging through the scope....

[Roy Batty]

Graham,

The C8-N has a built-in "T-Mount" attachment that you can use to attach your Canon EOS to, but you will also need a "T-Ring" to attach the camera body to. See the following FLO link: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/products.php?cat=55

As far as I can remember to attach the "T-Ring" to the "T-Mount" you'll need to unscrew the 1.25" eyepiece holder from the telescope focuser. This will expose a male thread that will screw into the "T-Ring".

With this set up you can do what is called "prime focus" astrophotography - which means effectively your using the telescope optics instead of a camera lens for getting an image.

RB

[Ant]

I would also suggest getting the lens. It's good for ultra wide field shot (milky way, meteor etc).

And then you can also use it for normal daytime photography as well.

Ant