DSLR to HEQ5

[Marcus]

Does anyone have any advice how to attach a Canon 7D to my HEQ5 mount, either a ready-made device or something I can build? I can work with wood but no idea how to do anything with metal. Google hasn't helped...

[pluto]

Gaffer tape...? ;-)

Or, more seriously, I haven't tried but I imagine something like this:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Dovetail-Plates---Adapters/SkyWatcher-8---br-V-Style-Dovetail-Bar/1328/productview.aspx
then drill a hole in the middle and stick a 1/4" (I think) bolt through. Then you can put a small ball head on.

[Marcus]

Everything at work is held together by gaffer tape..hate it with a passion.
not sure if my drill is up to it but I have that plate already, will try thanks

[dugnsuz]

This is the adapter i used...
http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/Mount-Accessories/Orion-Adapter-1/4--20-for-Dovetail-Mount/177/productview.aspx

Centre screw attaches to thread on base of DSLR
Doug

[pluto]

Ahh even better!!

[jjjnettie]

Yep, what Doug said. :)

[Garbz]

ADM also has a bracket that screws on to a Vixen dovetail. http://admaccessories.com/V_Series_Camera_Mount_Kit.htm That has the advantage of being able to piggyback on a main scope later on.

[Marcus]

Thanks dugnsuz and everyone, have it now. Just waiting for some clear skies....