GrandPop Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hi All, Just started with astrophotography, hopefully I will be creating some stunning images of DSO fairly soon. I am considering the following setup: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro R mount Skywatcher Esprit 100 APO scope Some sort of config using a webcam etc for Autoguiding Canon DLSR Body I would appreciate any comments on the above, I realise the above equipment isn't really beginners stuff, but I don't want to find myself upgrading in a year or two! Being semi- retired I have plenty of time, just waiting on some clear sky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hello and welcome. Not sure about the webcam for autoguiding. If you can get a modified DSLR it will really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge I suggest, before making any equipment commitments, purchase the book "Making Every Photon Counts" by Steve Richards. It gives a great insight into astrophotograhy equipment and how to use it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjaxed Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwatcher2001 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Welcome aboard SGL, good to have you with us. Sorry can't help on the astrophotograhy front, it's a dark art to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi there and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Presland Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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