DSLR Nikon D800 + Celestron Astro Fi 5

[martinwalter]

Hello everyone

I wanted to mount my Nikon D800 to the Astro Fi 5. However the camera seems to be to heavy for it, the telescope moves always slowly up due to the weight of the DSLR.

Can i tighten the telescope somehow? Without breaking the motor?

 

Thanks!

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi @martinwalter and welcome to SGL. 

Can you add a photo/image, as it may help SGL’ers to help and solve your problem.

Q1. What ‘scope and mount are you using?
Q2. Have you tried to reposition the ‘scope with the camera attached and get it to balance?
Q3. What do you intend to image?

Edited March 2, 2022 by Philip R

[RT65CB-SWL]

Silly me! I have just seen what ‘scope and mount you are using from the title, so ignore Q1.

For now I would concentrate on the balance. From the description it sounds tail-end heavy. If it is, then you can add some weight to the front-end. Another solution maybe to attach a longer dovetail bar.

Do not over tighten anything on the mount, as many ‘cheap’ mounts tend to use nylon/plastic gears. Over tightening risks stripping the teeth off the gears.

Edited March 2, 2022 by Philip R