Orion Highlight Plossl

Martin,

It seems there is a common thought that imaging can't be done with a
dob, because it doesn't track, I guess for stacking or film cameras.
Digital is so sensitive to light-you have to watch for burnouts on the
brighter parts of the moon-why not take a few shots especially when
the planets are close?
Like I told David, I do need to get a Scopetronix adapter to at least
hold the camera steadier, prevent camera shake. I also have a remote
w/ the G3 so that would help decrease camera shake with the shutter
release.
When the viewing is good, my small xt4.5 does well as far as clarity &
detail, thanks to the f/8. With David's XT6 at f/8 & 1200mm
reach-I've thought of getting the XT6 for the longer reach, a bit
larger planetary image to view-what a great scope, with the larger
aperture & I'm sure somewhat more detail to capture.
Your camera will capture more detail in an image than your eye will
see through the ep, so don't let a somewhat?-perhaps not so clear view
fool you. What dob do you have? Even a wide 8" or 10", with all the
light you'd get from one of those-I'm sure they would do well. If you
do give it a try, would love to see your results Martin, maybe send us
a link to your shots.

Clear skies,
Kerry
s.e. Louisiana

Martin,

It seems there is a common thought that imaging can't be done with a
dob, because it doesn't track, I guess for stacking or film cameras.
Digital is so sensitive to light-you have to watch for burnouts on the
brighter parts of the moon-why not take a few shots especially when
the planets are close?
Like I told David, I do need to get a Scopetronix adapter to at least
hold the camera steadier, prevent camera shake. I also have a remote
w/ the G3 so that would help decrease camera shake with the shutter
release.
When the viewing is good, my small xt4.5 does well as far as clarity &
detail, thanks to the f/8. With David's XT6 at f/8 & 1200mm
reach-I've thought of getting the XT6 for the longer reach, a bit
larger planetary image to view-what a great scope, with the larger
aperture & I'm sure somewhat more detail to capture.
Your camera will capture more detail in an image than your eye will
see through the ep, so don't let a somewhat?-perhaps not so clear view
fool you. What dob do you have? Even a wide 8" or 10", with all the
light you'd get from one of those-I'm sure they would do well. If you
do give it a try, would love to see your results Martin, maybe send us
a link to your shots.

Clear skies,
Kerry
s.e. Louisiana

Kerry said:

What dob do you have? Even a wide 8" or 10", with all the
light you'd get from one of those-I'm sure they would do well.


I've got a 12.5 inch Starfinder and NO experience with a digital camera.
;o)

I had planned on purchasing one fairly soon. When I used to do some
astrophotography through an 8 inch newtonian on an equaltorial mount TOO
many years ago and used a 35mm camera. This was at least 20 years ago. At
that time, I bracketed (sp?) around estimated exposure times to get the most
satisfactory results.

I am assuming that one can "bracket" with a digital camera. . .yes?


Martin

Kerry said:

What dob do you have? Even a wide 8" or 10", with all the
light you'd get from one of those-I'm sure they would do well.


I've got a 12.5 inch Starfinder and NO experience with a digital camera.
;o)

I had planned on purchasing one fairly soon. When I used to do some
astrophotography through an 8 inch newtonian on an equaltorial mount TOO
many years ago and used a 35mm camera. This was at least 20 years ago. At
that time, I bracketed (sp?) around estimated exposure times to get the most
satisfactory results.

I am assuming that one can "bracket" with a digital camera. . .yes?


Martin