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Widefield CCD Rig
After Peter Ward posted his widefield rig, I decided I'd better do something about building mine - only been planning it for 6-12 months in my head. Don't look too closely at the camera bracket - all done with hand tools - I'm definitely not a craftsman!
I will be able to try a variety of lenses on the front of the camera and support their weight with the guide rings. I had major problems with a 200mm lens, but I think that was due to flexure of the camera-lens mounting.
Hopefully will get a chance to fiddle with this on Sat night, albeit from Brisbane - hope the weather obliges for those of you heading bush for the new moon weekend!
DT
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