Tripod heads
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It is 100% "need" and personal choice.
For example I would not consider doing this with three way heads, just two short columns from tripods, Manfrotto hide clamps and the superb Manfrotto ball head
http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/ProductDetails~productID~8686~categoryid~149.html
I do prefer gimbals more than anything else and also have one on my monopod
Though I do have two superb Giottos MH5001s, for load capacity and quality of build on my Manfrotto and here on my Unilok a better tripod by far than Benbo.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy...ilt-Heads-_-Giottos-MH5001-3-Way-Head_1025885
For example I would not consider doing this with three way heads, just two short columns from tripods, Manfrotto hide clamps and the superb Manfrotto ball head
http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/ProductDetails~productID~8686~categoryid~149.html
I do prefer gimbals more than anything else and also have one on my monopod
Though I do have two superb Giottos MH5001s, for load capacity and quality of build on my Manfrotto and here on my Unilok a better tripod by far than Benbo.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy...ilt-Heads-_-Giottos-MH5001-3-Way-Head_1025885
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depends what you shoot
extreme example - if you shoot video,you dont particularly want to flip the camera through 90 degrees
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Very broadly...
Most people prefer a ball head. Providing the ball is a decent size and well engineered (ie tending to be a bit more expensive) they are very versatile, fast to use, and compact.
On the other hand, if you want individual control of the three movement planes, then a 3-way head gives you that. But they are slower to use, and the handles stick out awkwardly for transport.
Most people prefer a ball head. Providing the ball is a decent size and well engineered (ie tending to be a bit more expensive) they are very versatile, fast to use, and compact.
On the other hand, if you want individual control of the three movement planes, then a 3-way head gives you that. But they are slower to use, and the handles stick out awkwardly for transport.
I am an Amateur Astronomer.
Are you talking motor or not, what shots do you want, you can photograph all the constellations simply by placing your camera on a decent tripod and that does not mean expensive, thouigh look to £100, and I would use a 3 way head.
Point the camera at the constellation, a standard 50mm lens is fine for film, or say 28mm on DSLR.
400ASA, and up to 10 seconds will show minimal movement (star trails).
http://www.spacegazer.com/index.asp?pageid=101085
See the PLOUGH taken by me with this setup
I have also done a telescope review here
http://www.spacegazer.com/index.asp?pageid=97159
You will get star trails over 10 seconds with a standard lens, so anything else will require a driven mount, again £100 ish, see my telescope review with Patrick here
http://sirpatrickmooresales.co.uk/telescopereview.aspx
Look for the
SYNSCAN™ AZ GOTO COMPUTERISED ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & STEEL TRIPOD
on the OVL website, about £100 new now on ebay, or £160 if you look round. I have used the site below ONLY as an example, there are many others.
http://www.sherwoods-photo.com/sky_watcher/skywatcher_computerised_telescopes.htm
Ans YES you can mount a camera where the scope is.
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I don't and why do you feel the need to swear and be abusive.
Please have the last say, it will make you fell better. I have placed you on my ignore list so will reply to your comments no more.
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Why have you deleted this
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Because he wanted too, free country and all that.
Don`t take everything to heart Jeremy, this is the internet, not real life......
Because he wanted too, free country and all that.
Don`t take everything to heart Jeremy, this is the internet, not real life......
Its just that his comments were most appreciated, from whet I saw in my email.
Thank you, perhaps it is because as much as someone may upset me or make comments I would like to be rude about I don't thik I ever have.
Manners etc.
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Because he wanted too, free country and all that.
Don`t take everything to heart Jeremy, this is the internet, not real life......
No worries Ade - if he wants to know why then he can as I dont have anything to hide...
It was mainly to the reason of the "name drop at every opportunity" that Martin mentioned...
I just asked how could Martin could say that when all he done was mentioned Patrick once and linked to his website - then I noticed that the original post had been edited compared to the original quote in Martins post.. It was nothing disrespectful (which was mentioned in my original post) to either member nor to the posts made by these two...
Hence why my question was deleted as soon as...
If the mods wish to replace my original post that was deleted then please feel free to repost it if they can..
I know it was not disrespectful as I had a copy, in fact I was so very appreciative and wanted to say thank you
I removed Patricks name because it had obviously upset someone.
I will not mention any names again who I know including Brian May, his wife, Piers Sellers.... oops
I removed Patricks name because it had obviously upset someone.
I will not mention any names again who I know including Brian May, his wife, Piers Sellers.... oops
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No worries & thankyou for your comment...
Come on guys please play nicely.
And don't forget we can still read the posts that have been edited
As I CLEARLY stated I edited my post because aparently being a friend of Patrick Moore upset someone so I removed the reference.
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JSER said:
You're being deliberately obtuse about what I posted and you know it. I don't care if you believe you're a friend of Patrick
Moore, I just don't understand why the point was pertinent to the post you were making. According to your bio your occupation is being a friend of Patrick Moore. I believe you're prostituting his name in order to inflate your own esteem in the eyes of other people. THAT to me is the height of bad manners.
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That wasn't aimed at anyone in particular just a polite reminder.
This thread has gone way off course now.
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