scotty365 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Can anyone tell me which canon camera are similar to the d300 for astrophotography?Also which adapters I need to purchase?ThanksScotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi Scotty,aim for the:300D, 350D, 400D, 10D, 20D, 30DThe Nikon's are capable too:D50, D70, D70s and D80You'll need a t-adapter, remote control for starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Take note that the Nikon cameras (well my D50 at least) do not do very well with the red channel through filters. Light pollution filters cut out some red light but the bit that gets through doesn't register with my Nikon at all.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Let us not forget the D60.......Not that i'm biased or anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty365 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks fellas, I got a D300 and its due tomorrow, next is the RC-1 remote and t-piece - do I need any specific t-piece or adapter to connect to my skywatcher 8" ?scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well, only that they specific to the model of camera scotty i.e. you need a 300D one. Scopes And Skies do them quite cheap I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty365 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Right okay, Ive ordered the following1. Canon D300 EOS2. 1Gb CF Memory Card3. RC 1 Remote4. T-adapter (AF EOS)Is there anything else that is needed or useful to get me going?Thanks Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Some nice kit there Scotty 8)Youll have some fun with that.Fingers crossed the scope's got enough "in focus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Same 'scope as mine and mine works OK. T rings are made parfocal anyway aren't they? So you can fit a T mount camera lens on your camera with the appropriate T adapter, which means if my Nikon works, then so will a Canon?Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 That's good to here CCI was just harking back a couple of years or more when the Skywatcher newtswere causing grief with not enough in focus.The 130's wouldn't focus (mine wont) and neither would some of the 200's but the 250's were fine. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I had my 350D after the scope went into dry-dock, so I too am interested in the outcome of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty365 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 OH NO :shock:- I take it that what you mean is that my scope might not have enought in travel to bring it into focus - What would be the remedy in the event this happens.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Saw an inch off the end of the tube.Or use the collimation screws to raise the primary mirror up the tube a bit, or use a Barlow lens, or use a lower profile focuser.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Think you'll be OK Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty365 Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Okay, the outcome is that there is plently more "in travel" left and therefor I dont have a problem with just the camera attached, however, I wonder how a focal reducer will carry on, I'm going to try 0.5X in the near future.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Great news ScottyBest of luck with the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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