Nikon D5600 astro-modified

[casstony]

I bought this new and removed the filter over the sensor (using the Lifepixel guide) so it's full spectrum.
The camera works well behind a telescope or lens with manual focus (no autofocus).
Includes the camera body, 2 genuine batteries and charger. Shutter count is 13000 and it's in excellent condition.

Price is $500

[nosleep]

Hi,
Is this still for sale,
Regards,
Nick

[casstony]

Yes Nick. Until the ad says pending sale, it's still for sale.

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Hi Tony, I just need to make sure that it will function properly when mounted into a telescope. I have not long ago bought a Canon EOS 1500D for my SCT only to discover that it will NOT function when mounted into my 'scope because the Canon will only accept Canon EF series lenses and definitely not a telescope.
If it certainly will work, could you determine the cost of postage to Brisbane (Underwood) and let me know.

If not able to today, not a problem, but I do work during the week so any replies to you would have to during the weekday evenings.
Regards,
Nick

[casstony]

Hi Nick, your Canon 1500D should work as well as any other camera which has interchangeable lenses. You just need to use it with a T ring in place of the lense and have it set on manual. I'll try to find a guide and post a link here.
https://astrobackyard.com/attach-camera-to-telescope/#:~:text=A%20DSLR%20camera%20can%20 be,telescope%20just%20like%20an%20e yepiece.

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Lastly, can it be used with a shutter release cord/cable?

[nosleep]

And no, the Canon won't work. I have a T-ring and adapter and set it to manual, but it refuses to allow any aperture movement. It locks onto f00. The result a like a calibration frame. Apparently if it's not an EF series lens, it just won't work.

[casstony]

My camera can be used with a shutter release.
You should ask about your problem with the canon 1500D in the Equipment forum or ring Bintel (astronomy shop) to check that your camera can't be made to work - I don't know enough about your camera but I'm 99% sure that it will work with the right settings - might save you $500.

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Thank you for your advice. I'll do further research and then if still no good, and your camera is still up for sale, I will be in contact.
Regards,
Nick

[casstony]

I searched astobin.com and there are pictures on there with the 1500d behind a telescope, so it's just a matter of finding out what settings you need.
https://www.astrobin.com/90g65b/B/?q=1500d

[casstony]

Nick, I looked at our canon 600d - I think f00 is normal and you simply adjust the timer and ISO settings to get the desired length photo. Try a 30 second shot of the night sky.

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Thank you, Tony. This gives me great hope. I have already emailed Bintel, and will follow that up with a phone call asap.:thanx:

[casstony]

And focus on a bright star using live view before taking the timed exposure, perhaps at ISO 800, or ISO 3200 for a 30 second exposure.
(Mods, apologies for the banter in the sale thread but it's for a good cause :) )

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Tony, you are a genius! :thumbsup: I have taken several daytime shots by tinkering with ISO and shutter speed and it worked.:eyepop: I have not been able to do even this before. Looking forward to capturing some star images. Thank you so very much for your "stellar" advice. :thanx::thanx::thanx: