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Thread: Hello
- 08-07-2012, 08:42 PM #1
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Hello
I just found this web site and I joined immediately, I"d like to get some ideas in how to use my first CanonT3i in order to get some astro images at least the basics, any ideas?. THANKS!
- 08-07-2012, 09:08 PM #2
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Re: Hello
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AP: Orion 200mm f/4 Newtonian Astrograph; HEQ5 pro; KWIQ/QHY5 guide scope;
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- 08-07-2012, 09:18 PM #3
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Re: Hello
Welcome to the forum!
There are a lot of knowledgeable people here to help you out.
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Scopes: Orion SkyQuest XT8i, Orion ED80, Celestron SkyMaster 15x70
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- 08-07-2012, 09:29 PM #4
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Re: Hello
hi and welcome to the forums.
clear skies,
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revelation 20X80 bino's,camlink tp-2500 camera/bino tripod.
a few bits and pieces and a major addiction
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- 08-07-2012, 09:31 PM #5
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Re: Hello
Welcome to the Forum.
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- 08-07-2012, 09:36 PM #6
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Re: Hello
Welcome. You have come to the right place.
Bill
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- 08-07-2012, 09:56 PM #7
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Re: Hello
Welcome aboard, Charlie!
Depending on your scope, you should be able to purchase a t-ring & t-ring adapter for your camera. These items will enable you to hook up your camera to your scope.
If you just want to try REALLY BASIC "night sky" photography, before you buy more scope gear, then you can simply place your new camera on a good steady tripod, set the camera settings for "long exposure", like maybe 5-7 seconds, aim the camera UP, and take a couple pictures. See what happens, and see which times work best! (example: 5sec, 6sec, 7sec, 8sec) I have some really cool shots of Orion that I did last Winter by shooting that way...Came out really nice! And it's super easy to do!
Just make sure you use the camera's built in TIMER (10 seconds), or, get yourself a good Remote Cable for your camera. You don't want ANY movement on that tripod when you shoot...obviously. Anyway, those remote-cables are dirt cheap, and worth their weight in gold!!! I think I paid $15 or $20 bucks for mine????....Worth every penny!!! Even "I" could afford one! LOL
Chris
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- 08-07-2012, 10:18 PM #8
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Re: Hello
Welcome!
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- 08-07-2012, 10:44 PM #9
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Re: Hello
Welcome to the forum. There's a wealth if info on this site.
Clear Skies
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- 08-08-2012, 02:33 AM #10
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Re: Hello
Welcome to the forum!
Chris
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