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Buying a Used DSLR for Astrophotography

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:10 am
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by Juno16 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:42 pm

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Hi Forum!

I am asking for advice from the DSLR astrophotography members here.

I have been bitten by the N.I.N.A bug. I haven't used the...

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Thanks guys. I have heard so much good about the T3i and I started watching them on eBay. Graeme, that is a nice low shutter count. All of the T3i’s...

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Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:10 am
How does a full-frame compare to a crop factor DSLR?

Last post by dghent « Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:14 pm
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by jrkirkham » Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:28 pm

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Here is a question that I've been thinking about. Does anyone on here have any thoughts on the matter?

I normally shoot with an ED 80 triplet and a...

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Have you considered a dedicated astro camera and filter set instead of a full-frame DSLR? For the money, going from a crop DSLR to a full-frame one...

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Last post by dghent
Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:14 pm
OIII filter recommendations

Last post by Kingofthehill « Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:22 am
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by JML » Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:04 pm

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I am looking for recommendations for an OIII filter to use in a ZWO EFW with ASI1600mm pro camera. The filter should be available as a 31mm unmounted...

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I best go take a nap or drink more coffee - I saw the title of this thread and wondered what kind of astronomy thingee used an oil filter - LOL

I...

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Last post by Kingofthehill
Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:22 am
Esprit 100 - New Rig

Last post by Aidi « Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:41 am

by Aidi » Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:41 am

I’ve been wanting an Esprit 100 for a while now, it fits nicely between my Esprit 120 and 70mm Quad.

It arrived yesterday, so got to it this...

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Last post by Aidi
Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:41 am
NINA With A DSLR?

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:27 am
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by Juno16 » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:40 am

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Hi All,

I see quite a bit about the new NINA software and have tried it, but I can’t connect to my Nikon dslr (D3300). I know that the D3300 does...

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Yeah, been chatting on Discord. Seems like the D3300 does not support sdk which is why I am having connection issues.

I poked around and saw...

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:27 am
A Fresh Start - Rig Rebuild

Last post by jinzai « Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:29 am
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by Aidi » Sun May 12, 2019 8:42 pm

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Having been at this game for just over 2 years, i've had my fair share of success and a whole load of disappointment as well. In more recent times...

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I will reiterate that SharpCap 3.1 Pro's Sensor Analysis tool can do the maths for you on the exposure times...based on the initial calibration and...

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Last post by jinzai
Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:29 am
Current OAP equipment thinking.

Last post by seigell « Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:11 pm
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by OleCuss » Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:10 pm

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It appears likely (but not at all certain) that within the next month or so I will be able to order a new OAP (Observational AP) rig with a decent...

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You probably don't want to entertain a RASA if you are stuck with a Mono Camera or desire to do a lot of Narrow-band Imaging. Even though they make a...

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Last post by seigell
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:11 pm
Focal Reducer Guide

Last post by Aidi « Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:42 pm

by Aidi » Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:42 pm

This popped up on Facebook feed, thought it might be useful to the reader base here

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Last post by Aidi
Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:42 pm
New Scope inbound... Cue the Clouds!

Last post by bladekeeper « Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:33 am
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by Aidi » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:49 pm

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I have two scopes at the moment, the Esprit 120 and a 70mm Quad. Both a excellent scopes, but I’ve always wanted something in between...

Finally...

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Sweet! Congratulations, Aidan!

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:33 am
Skywatcher Esprit Flattener Filter Mounting

Last post by Aidi « Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:24 am
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by Aidi » Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:48 am

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Probably only a relatively small audience who this will apply to, but might prove useful.

If you have an Esprit scope with the dedicated field...

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To be fair, if i had actually read a bit more in the manual for the Esprit 120, it does actaully show this! I guess if you know the spacing distance...

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Last post by Aidi
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:24 am
2" Filter Problem

Last post by Aidi « Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:36 am
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by Aidi » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:14 pm

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Got a bit of a problem with a 2 filter which bought for my OSC camera. Other filters i have have both a male and female thread so it can be inserted...

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Thats very interesting to know, I will try this when i get home later on :-)

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Last post by Aidi
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:36 am
I'm a Duct Tape Kinda Guy!

Last post by jmfloater « Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm
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by jmfloater » Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:59 pm

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If I can't repair it with a nail and hammer look out. About a month ago I dropped my Atik 314L OSC :cry: . When I powered it up the cooling fan would...

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Thanks olecuss. I was able to give my self room between the circuit board and motor and then could pop the rotor back in place. Powered up and still...

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Last post by jmfloater
Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm
New CEM40 EC Mount

Last post by OleCuss « Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:29 am
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by STEVE333 » Sun May 12, 2019 9:18 pm

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Just got my new CEM40 EC mount. Looks very solid compared to my current ZEQ25 mount (both from iOptron).
A little intimidating with all the new...

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I'm hoping iOptron has come through for you. Over the years I've heard that they are good at customer support so I'm betting they either did - or...

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Last post by OleCuss
Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:29 am
OSC Revisit

Last post by Aidi « Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:41 pm
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by Aidi » Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:26 pm

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I have always had a love/hate relationship with OSC cameras, but in recent times fancy giving it another go.

I have a few down selected -all ZWO...

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It’s first light for it tonight. Another hour till dark! I’m kicking off with just getting things setup... I had to move my OSC as it’s much wider...

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Last post by Aidi
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:41 pm
PEC Recommendations

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Jun 08, 2019 6:10 pm
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by Juno16 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:48 pm

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Hi Everyone,

I have been cruising along enjoying my new adventures in AP. Still have a huge learning curve in front of me

My images so far have...

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Thanks everyone for your help and experience!

I will give PEC a try. My AVX definitely has some oscillations in RA and I’m sure that some of it is...

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Jun 08, 2019 6:10 pm
OAG Camera Focus

Last post by Aidi « Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:48 pm
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by Aidi » Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:18 pm

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I’ve just made a change to my image train to take the added diameter of the ZWO ASI 071 into account. It would not connect as it was as it was...

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Thanks for the confirmation... oh I know they are a pain! But, once done they pretty much never need adjustment

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Last post by Aidi
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:48 pm
Filters

Last post by Tylerbo « Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:35 pm

by Tylerbo » Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:35 pm

Hey everyone I have a question about filters. I use a ZWO 294 pro OSC and I'm looking into getting narrow band filters either duo or triad maybe...

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Last post by Tylerbo
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:35 pm
DSLR and focal reducers - an idea to connect everything

Last post by Kanadalainen « Wed May 29, 2019 12:37 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Sun May 12, 2019 3:17 pm

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I am working on means to set up some AP with my meagre store of goodies.

I have an FR, a DSLR, a couple of adaptor tubes, a Crayford Focuser on my...

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Thanks JT,

Like this?

Ian (low knowledge, high enthusiasm)

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Wed May 29, 2019 12:37 pm
Pinched optics from fall? GSO 8" RC

Last post by depratnt « Sat May 25, 2019 5:50 pm
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by depratnt » Sat May 25, 2019 7:01 am

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Greetings everyone,

A few weeks ago a wind storm came through and blew over my entire imaging rig. The biggest issue that has arose are the optics...

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Yea it is a pain on an RC. Personally I use a Howie Glatter laser. I suppose you could use the Cheshire if you have one. I guess you could measure...

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Sat May 25, 2019 5:50 pm

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