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Originally Posted by mithrandir
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Thanks Andrew - that option would be a possibility, depending on the filter configuration.
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Originally Posted by gbeal
In addition to what Andrew said, if you have a Canon EOS, they (most do) accept a clip-in filter from "Astronomik".
Gary
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Thanks Gary - I've got several cameras including a Canon 20D so I guess that might be an option.
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Originally Posted by Garbz
The filters I have used screw in to the telescope itself. I then run Telescope -> 2" filter -> 2" field corrector -> t-thread adapter -> Nikon adapter -> DSLR.
Sounds like a lot but it doesn't take up too much space.
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Thanks Chris - I didn't realise that filters were available to mount directly to the back of a scope. I've got an adapter for the Feathertouch focuser on the back, so I'd have to check out that one further.
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Originally Posted by White Rabbit
I'd advise getting the 2" filters as apposed eos clip in filters, as you may want to upgrade to a ccd at some point and the clip in style filters will be redundant.
I've just went down this path and had to rebuy all my filters.
Sandy
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That's sound thinking Sandy - a CCD camera is on the list!
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Originally Posted by Astro_Bot
You could use a Baader T-ring/Nosepiece combo for maximum flexibility. It has a 2" filter cell within the "T-ring" housing. Actually, it's not just a T-ring as it also can do M48 thread adaptation (e.g. for a Skywatcher 0.85x focal reducer). That lets you use standard 2" filters in any situation (AFAICS). I just bought one of these, but it's still in the post.
On a related topic, Baader also make a DSLR lens adapter for 2" filters for the front of the lens - I haven't really looked in to this one, but at first glance, it looks alright, assuming you want to use regular lenses for astrophotography at some point.
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Thanks Astro Bot - I'll look up the Baader option.
Chris