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18 years 5 months ago #29099
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bracket to attach camcorder to dob was created by ftodonoghue
Hi All
Just wondering if anybody has any plans /links to plans to make/fashion a bracket to attach camcorder to dob afocally. I have a rough outline forming in my head, just wondering if anyone has any experience in this
Just wondering if anybody has any plans /links to plans to make/fashion a bracket to attach camcorder to dob afocally. I have a rough outline forming in my head, just wondering if anyone has any experience in this
Cheers
Trevor
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18 years 5 months ago #29100
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: bracket to attach camcorder to dob
I tried this with an orion steady-pix and a s-vhs camcorder, its do-able, but I ended up with a narrow field of view and a heavy load on the scope, so serious re-balancing is required.
With the right camcorder and eyepiece, you should be able to get good results.
With the right camcorder and eyepiece, you should be able to get good results.
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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18 years 5 months ago #29103
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Replied by ftodonoghue on topic Re: bracket to attach camcorder to dob
thanks dave, I must give it a go
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