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Old 19-03-2008, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rainsey View Post
With regards to the focal length issue, what is the concensus of using something like a 1.5 or 2 X converter between the camera and the T mount as one would do with a normal camera lens or have I lost the plot? This way you could use the ED80 and if getting closer was a requirement, the converter would pump up the magnification. Albeit reducing the amount of light comming in but could this not be catered for by longer exposure?

Cheers

Graham
Check this thread out Graham...can be done but using a 2x converter, it'll turn a f7.5 scope into a f15 one!!! Not good!
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=28833

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Doug
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