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Old 27-02-2007, 03:44 PM
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Re: camera/scope adaptor

Hi Madz

I've no idea what a Fuji s7000 is like - so I'll explain both possible methods...

One is called 'Prime-focus'
The other is 'A-focal'

Prime-focus
If your camera has interchangeable lenses (an SLR) then you get a T-mount, which goes on instead of a lens - then a screw-in 1.25" barrel, for the T-mount.
The 1.25" barrel goes into the focuse (INSTEAD of an eyepiece) and you effectiely use the telescope as HUGE telephoto lens.

A-focal
If the camera has a fixed lens - you can get a bracket (link below) that you can use to position the camera accurately in front of the eyepiece. Basically it is a mount that clamps onto the eyepiece, and has an adjustable mount that fits into the camera's tripod bush.
Focus the telescope by sight, then the camera's autofocus can do the rest.
This method is also known as 'digiscoping'

ScopeTeknix ScopeTeknix Universal Digital Camera Adaptor ST98

Some eyepieces (but not many) have a screw-thread around the eyelens, allowing you to get a barrel that can be attached between eyepiece and the camera's filter-thread.


Alternatively, you can just hold the cam up to the eyepiece..
I've had a reasonable Moon pic just by hand-holding a cheapo digital cam up at the eyepiece of a pair of £10 binoculars.
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