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Old 25-05-2015, 08:05 PM
shadowarrior (Sidds)
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Originally Posted by raymo View Post
You really do need the camera attached directly to the focuser[assuming
that you have a DSLR], without a lens on it [prime focus]. Using a camera
aimed through the scope's eyepiece [afocal method] is only good for the
most basic of photos. If you buy a Newtonian make sure that it can be used for prime focus work, as many Newts cannot without modification.[ Skywatcher Newts can ].
raymo
I have a Canon 60D which am planning to attach to the scope using the T-ring adapter setup. I'll see how it performs for long exposures before I go modding it to get a cooling system installed. Can't I also have the camera attached to it's own tripod while being connected to the scope to take some weight off it?

Thanks Marty and Julian, I'll give him a buzz and might drop by this Friday. Website says they are open till late on Fridays.

Cheers,
Sidds
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