DSLR/Barlow combination help

[leemanley]

I've spent ages trying to get my barlow attached to my 550d, I have loads of adapters but I still cant seem to configure this connection !

Its a 3xED barlow from Opticstar http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Accessories-Imagers-Opticstar.asp?p=0_10_5_0_3_36

Has anyone got a pic of this type of set-up that might give me a nod into which direction I should be going with it ?

I'm planning to have a go with the movie crop mode to get some data on Saturn, having recentley seen some possible results on here I thought it would give me something to do inbetween the clouds !

 

[Pete Presland]

i have never used a DSLR for planetary imaging, but a T Ring and a T mount camera adapter would allow you to slide the DSLR into the barlow like any other conventional 1.25" piece of equipment. one of these  http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adaptors/t-rings.html  and then this http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adaptors/flo-125-inch-t-mount-camera-adapter.html

the barlow will be on the end of the camera prior to fitting to the scope.

[tony gazer]

what type o scope u attaching to cos with my newt. it's t-rinv with 2x barlow with thread just 2 get in focus then slot this into any other barlow i wanna use same as normal eye piece

[Leveye]

Get a Tele Vue Powermate and it's T-ring adapter option. Best way i have found yet.

[Pete Presland]

Get a Tele Vue Powermate and it's T-ring adapter option. Best way i have found yet.

agreed if your budget will stretch to it Televue is as good as it gets!