this is a great video, short and sharp!

If only every instructional video on KZread were this clear and waffle-free. Frankly, I wish the Brits made all the videos of this type. Really appreciated. Thank you!

awesome! I didn't know about attaching a barlow lens to the ring. thanks!!!

Great explanation Chris thanks for the information and for taking the time to produce these videos,

@firstlightoptics1903

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Anthony, thank you!

Hope you can make more videos like this. This is very good information from my favorite "astrogear pusher" 😍

Great teaching video. ❤

Love a bit of eyepiece projection

Great video. I have a similar setup with a Wony alpha 7, but still trying to get it to focus. I own the celestron starsense 10in dobsonian

@firstlightoptics1903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andagape, telescopes that are more visual orientated tend to have the focal place optimised for eyepieces and not cameras with the sensor set back into a camera body. The only way to resolve this is to install a lower profile focuser or move the primary mirror further up the tube.

Truly great presentation and I (as a newbie) was able to understand everything you said (NOT even close to common on KZread films), great pedagogical talent!!! I have a questions regarding your statement about that beginner telescopes might not be able to reach focus due to the design. I am planning to get a Sky-Watcher Explorer 200 PDS to be used with a Canon EOS 70D and an HEQ5 Pro mount. Will I be able to get focus on that setup? Many thanks in advance!

I have a Canon EOS R50 and an Astromaster 130eq-md. I have a one piece t-adapter/ring that works great with my husband's 80azs, but not at all with mine. I know I'm missing the piece you spoke of to help me achieve focus, I'd appreciate any recommendations. Also, the barlow 2x he has made everything worse. Thank you and your video was very helpful!

Good video for beginners that Chris, nice job. I used to have a skywatcher 150p and could reach focus with a Canon 450d and with a zwo asi120mc-s also when imaging. Not got the scope anymore but info if anyone needs it

@firstlightoptics1903

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Lee! Yes it's good to point this out :) it's a common misconception that you absolutely need the PDS version but the black diamond livery Sky-Watcher 150p, 200p etc will also reach prime focus with cameras. The older Blue tube version doesn't though surprisingly! The PDS just has nice imaging extras such as the dual speed focuser, larger secondary to reduce vignetting and a slightly shorter tube so it more conveniently reaches focus with cameras.

Great video Chris! I'm considering getting a Newtonian. I'm concerned about collimation as I'll be using it a a field scope. I hear an f4 system can be a nightmare and I should stick to a more conservative f5 system. Which one have you got and what are your thoughts? Clear skies Mark

Thanks Chris!! Just wondering if you can recommend a t-ring for a fujifilm xT-200? I just purchased a refractor and wasn’t sure. Thank you!!

I see that you didn’t mention the Stella Lyra CC. Good old Baader comes to the rescue. Great video for the newbies👍

@firstlightoptics1903

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite coma corrector, although I want to try out the Aplanatic at some point :D

Thank you very much. Hope to get a shot of the corona during the eclipse

What adaptors etc did you use in the video, the details aren't in the description?

I have a XLT 150 Celestron and an m200 when I use a barlow lens the camera does not focus. Also I cant seem to take even a good photo of the moon. any tips?

Can i connect dslr t ring (thin one) to mirrorless camera??.. because the focal plane of my telescope is very close to the end of focuser so it wont het focused if there's much gap between the sensor and focuser end

@firstlightoptics1903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Arty, it's needs to be a T-ring made for your specific camera. Most Mirrorless camera T-rings are the long type but it's worth searching for low profile T-rings for your specific camera incase somewhere sells these.

@ArtyDc600

2 жыл бұрын

@@firstlightoptics1903 i just want to know if the T ring that fits Canon Eos EF mount also fits Canon RF mount as both are equal in diameter

@crateer

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtyDc600 no, there are t-rings for different brands not just because of different lengths for the backfocus, but Most importantly, they are different adapters. You cannot put a canon adapter to a sony-e mount It's like trying to screw a 5mm nut on to a 10mm bolt haha You need the t-ring adapters that are specifically made for your camera brand

i have a samsung nx 1000 camera a celesteron 130 scope and a barlow lens. also a t ring.for camera. any ideas please.

that Adams apple tho

If only every instructional video on KZread were this clear and waffle-free. Frankly, I wish the Brits made all the videos of this type. Really appreciated. Thank you!