Hi all
I recently purchased an Astromechanics adapter to use my Canon lenses on the ASI2600MC. This adapter allows full aperture and auto-focus control... though I have no idea how to use it
I couldn't connect it during this session due to a lack of USB ports (couldn't find the COM port number on my hub) so just shot at (I think) f/4 which is the setting I had previously when playing with the lens at home.
I got this combo to do the big targets like Rho and Vela, so I was thrilled to be able to shoot this on the weekend in the mountains in absolutely freezing weather. A lot went wrong and I only got half the night's worth of data due to errors, but I'm happy for a first light image.
Definitely going to be shooting this area over the next few years to get more data in
Camera:ASI2600MC
Scope: Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8L IS
Filters: None
Mount:EQ6-R Pro
Guiding camera: ASI290MM
Guiding scope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED
Subs: 83 x 180s
Total Integration: 4hrs 9mins
Gain: 100
Offset: 50
Lights: 83
Darks: 40
Flats: 40
Dark Flats: 40
Bortle Class: 3
Moon: 0%
Software: NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, PoleMaster, StarTools 1.7, Photoshop CC
thanks for looking