Camera mount for widefield

[telecasterguru (Frank)]

I am after a mount for widefield DSLR imaging. I have just bought a 300mm lens for my 1000D.
Something that is easy to set up and take down and will allow for longer exposures.
I have an EQ6 and have piggybacked on my ED80 but I am looking for something easier to use.
Does such a creature exist?

Thank

Frank

[bojan]

It does :-)
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=45079

Another interesting idea with timer:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Stan...o-photography/

This is overkill (in terms of price)
http://www.altairastro.com/astrotrac.htm

This is the best (but again, expensive..)
http://www.scsastro.co.uk/it240001.htm

However, EQ mount is more than excellent for this purpose, but heavy... You should mount only camera without telescope (I did this), to reduce weight.

Also, there are a number of barn-door and other portable mounts build and described on this forum.

[mldee (Mike)]

Originally Posted by telecasterguru

I am after a mount for widefield DSLR imaging. I have just bought a 300mm lens for my 1000D.
Something that is easy to set up and take down and will allow for longer exposures.
I have an EQ6 and have piggybacked on my ED80 but I am looking for something easier to use.
Does such a creature exist?

Thank

Frank

You may wish to look at the ADM website, they have a bunch of bits for attaching cameras and lenses to dovetails.
http://www.admaccessories.com/FORMgallery3.htm

You didn't say if you're on a fixed mount or tripod, obviously different solutions would be needed.

Cheers

[Lester]

Barndoor mounts would fit your criteria. They can be made by any DIY with scrap timber, plus some hinges and thread.

[telecasterguru (Frank)]

Thanks for the advice.
There's some great ideas that I will have to follow up.
Will let you know what I can come up with and show some images when it is all sorted.

Frank