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i was wandering is it possible to fit a dslr to a telescope

if so does it have to be a certain telescope or special fittings

just sat here wandering and cant work it out lol


mat
 
well i googled it and it says all you need is a telescope and a tripod

has anyone tried this and is it any good as i may have a go
 
generally you can hook up a dslr to most telescopes - you'll need a t ring and and adapter - t-ring goes on the scope and the adpater goes on your camera (they are mount specific so you'll need a canon or nikon or whatever one). A lot of modern telescopes are supplied with the connector mean all you need is the suitable connector for you camera - costs around 15-20 quid.

But................astro photography isn't just a different ballgame it's a whole different sport. Depending on a what you want to photograph you open up the whole question of mounts, tracking and guiding. That said great result can be had - but practice is everything

Good (potentially expensive) fun though!

EDIT: did you have any specific targets in mind and/or telescopes?
 
For some reason I can't get those links to work - I'll try again shortly.

I have no idea what the Jessops scopes are like, but it's worth looking at other brands like Skywatcher or Celestron. Have a look at www.firstlightoptics.co.uk - the guys there know there stuff and give advice that is second to none.

The moon is a great target as it's bright and therefore doesn't need a long exposure - so the mount need not be sturdy and you won't need to track.

When you hook up the camera the telescope acts like lens. So the focal length of the tube determines how much magnification you get - so a 1000mm focal length gives you the equivlent of a 20 times magnification.

This is important because you will get "closer" when you use your scope optically - where the eyepiece provides magnification to the image (you could be looking 100 - 150x magnification).
 
cheers mate

the reason i was looking at the jessops scope is because i have a voucher for them cant afford a scope other wise


but will look at the other brands you mentioned

thanks

mat
 
The links work but are dreadfully slow loading.

The scopes at Jessops are real beginners scope. The most expensive of the two is borderline useable, the cheaper not.

You need to look for a scope that takes standard sized eyepieces. To attach a camera you need a T adapter that fits where the eyepiece goes.

Motor drives to move the scope are usefull but not essential.

I have a Skywatcher Matsukov scope that cost 4 x the price of the most expensive of the two.

Do loads of research on astrophotography. You can start of with low cost kit just like normal photography :D
 
ChrisH said:
The links work but are dreadfully slow loading.

The scopes at Jessops are real beginners scope. The most expensive of the two is borderline useable, the cheaper not.

You need to look for a scope that takes standard sized eyepieces. To attach a camera you need a T adapter that fits where the eyepiece goes.

Motor drives to move the scope are usefull but not essential.

I have a Skywatcher Matsukov scope that cost 4 x the price of the most expensive of the two.

Do loads of research on astrophotography. You can start of with low cost kit just like normal photography :D
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cheers mate

as i said though i got a voucher for £100 pound from jessops and i was gonna buy a scope from them but if they are no good i think i will give it a miss and maybe get something for the camera

mat
 
matty198111 said:
cheers mate

as i said though i got a voucher for £100 pound from jessops and i was gonna buy a scope from them but if they are no good i think i will give it a miss and maybe get something for the camera

mat
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Sounds like a good plan :) ... To use with a camera... those scopes are worse than rubbish :D
 
The problem with many Newton type telescopes (which both of those in the Jessops link are) is that whilst it is possible to attach a camera to them, many don't have sufficient back focus in the focussing mechanism to get a sharp image.

Before buying one, I would ask the staff at Jessops specifically if it is possible to take photos through the scope, as you wish to take moon images. If you then find that you can't focus, you can return the scope under the Sale of Goods Act as being not fit for purpose.
 
Scarecrow said:
The problem with many Newton type telescopes (which both of those in the Jessops link are) is that whilst it is possible to attach a camera to them, many don't have sufficient back focus in the focussing mechanism to get a sharp image.

Before buying one, I would ask the staff at Jessops specifically if it is possible to take photos through the scope, as you wish to take moon images. If you then find that you can't focus, you can return the scope under the Sale of Goods Act as being not fit for purpose.
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well i asked them and they said its not possible no matter what camera or telescope you use thats why i posted here, dont think they knew what they were on about

gonna buy something for the camear but not sure what

just checked voucher is for £120 so better start looking

a new bag maybe
 
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