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Originally Posted by evoo73
Hi
I was wondering if anybody could help me to attach my camera to a telescope (for little or no price)
I have a:
Pentax k10d dSLR
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
Orion Skyquest xt6.0 Dobsonian
I know there are adapters or like certain rings used to attach them to the telescope but is there some way I can make my own? With like a film canister or something?
Also if I were to buy one where can I find them/Cost?
Cheers
E
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If you want to be successful at taking photos through the telescope the camera needs to be stably attached to the telescope so that it can be accurately focused etc. This really requires a properly made adaptor called a "T" ring. You could of course make your own if you have a good workshop like I have but I would not even try as I can purchase a "T" ring for around $35 that is exactly what you need for your specific camera.
I bought one yesterday from The B & T shop in Glebe.
Barry