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Old 08-10-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackWidow View Post
Hi Warren. I had trouble with focus with my DSLR as I had no live view. I purchase a right angle view finder on E-bay for $35. it allow you to magnify the image in the viewfinder by 1.5 or 3x. Then you can see the star better to focus. I still use a Bat Mask as well. Its a great help and the best $35 i spent



Mardy
I second this advice. The right angle finder is a great piece of kit. Not just for the focusing aspect either. It will save you much pain in the neck too, as you won't have to get into those weird and awkward positions to have to see through the camera.
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