New setup advice

[ronaldo999]

Just about got my setup sorted for imaging but need a bit of advice. The kit is as follows

Celestron C6 XLT on cg5 Driven mount ( not goto )

Canon EOS 10D

I know i need a t adaptor and a t ring for the canon ( about £30 for both ) but would i need anything else to get started with some basic imaging and some deep sky stuff, maybe M42.

I understand a focal reducer would be needed in the long run but could i get away without using one initially?

Any advice welcome

Regards

Andy

[roundycat]

whatever you need to connect your camera to the scope is really all you need. You do not have to wait for a clear night either, concentrate on getting good shots of some distant object such as a lampost or pylon. All the other bits such as reducers, filters and so on will help but are not needed to start. If light pollution is a bother an LPR filter will be a big help but nothing to stop you from having a go once the camera is fitted and focused.

Dennis