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Old 15-12-2007, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Straylight View Post
Now, I was thinking of putting my 16" on an equatorial table and having a go at some widefield imaging.

However, just out of interest, I got an adapter for my 400d and found I cannot get the camera into focus, as I suspected would happen.

Question: Is there any way I can get the camera into focus WITHOUT moving the primary lens up the tube? I still want to use the Dob (16" LB) for visual observing.
Why cant you move the mirror up the tube so you can use it for photography and then get an eyepiece extender for visual use?

Paul
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