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Old 04-01-2014, 04:43 PM
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Back to basics.

Hi,

Haven't done any self build stuff for a couple of years.
I needed to make a barn door tracker for some nightscape photography at a bed & breakfast that has a lake and beautiful gum tree's around it. and wanted light and portable.

So here's the result, ( see images )

The main component in this build is the interlocking aluminium, this over comes any flexure and twisting.

I plan on using focal lengths from 18 to 50mm with this setup, and a max of 5 minute for subs.

Cheers,

Justin.
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