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Old 31-10-2010, 01:21 PM
Dennis
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Hi Ryan

There are a couple of issues here – accessing the viewfinder comfortably and then focusing.

A right angle finder would help you look through the viewfinder without uncomfortable, physical contortions.

In terms of focusing, I have used a Stellar Technologies system previously, with some success although I am left wondering how well a Bahtinov Mask might be for focusing?

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=38247

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=35676

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=47090

Cheers

Dennis

EDIT:
I would also suggest that you seriously consider whether you should make any further investments with 35mm film astrophotography – it might be a dead end?

I’d look for a 2nd hand DSLR, preferably with Live View, as the feedback/improvement cycle is immediate, as opposed to waiting to develop and print film negatives.

Cheers

Dennis

Last edited by Dennis; 31-10-2010 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Added Edit note
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