Hi, I just bought my first digital camera and thought getting the Orion SteadyPix would allow me to take wildlife pictures with my ST80. Is it worth getting?...
... for filters. Cute camera. Panasonic has several with Leica Lenses, my wife has an older 5 MP LUMIX with Stabilized 12x Zoom. My wife went though a lot of...
I have to agree with Leo. I hav e the Orion Steadypix as well and abandoned it as soon as I found Scopetronix' Digi-T system. My Sony P200 came with no filter...
IMO the Orion setup is a pain, as others have mentioned. If you are going to go that type route the adjustable camera mounting stage offered by Baader Optics,...
... Hi Rich, The Baader mount looks better than the Orion. I have a balance on Amazon from gift certificates so I thought I'd get the SteadyPix. I just joined...
Hi. Does anyone use the Orion Min-EQ with their ST80? I have a Jeep and often take a telescope with me. I don't like taking the Celestron C8-sgt with its...
Hi Charlie - I use an AZ-3 mount with my 80f5. For terrestrial viewing it's great. I would think the mini-EQ would shake quite a bit anytime you handle the...
Charlie, The Orion Mini-EQ is in fact an Orion EQ-1 mount sitting on a table tripod. But you can always attach it to a camera tripod in order to achieve a ...
Carlos, I do have an EQ-2 for the short tube. I got that when I got the telescope. I am aiming for portability. I generally carry a camera tripod, so perhaps...
My Manfrotto/Bogen Mini Gear Head is really great for the ST80 and for whatever photography I do as well. For astro use mount it with the "Lens" arrow...
Thanks, Whitney, It ends up that I already have the Manfrotto head. I'll try that next time I am out. I really appreciate everyone's help! Charlie ... with ......
Yes, I have the ST80 on the mini-EQ and it works fine. I use it as travel scope on airplane trips. The mini-EQ is just the standard EQ-1 mount without the...
Hi can someone tell me the exact tube OD to aid me in purchasing a set of adjustable guidescope rings for my mewly ordered Orion ST 80? Thanks very much ! Jeff...
Thanks katekebo (and everyone else) I ordered the Min-EQ today. I will leave my own review after I receive it and work with it... ... as ... EQ-1 ... works ......
Well, my Celestron FS80WA (their equivalent) is 90mm diameter (OK, 89.65mm according to my calipers). Do enjoy your new telescope! Jim Horn, 80f5 moderator...
Hi All! I want to get an EQ3 mount for my new ST80. Kendrick sells the Antares EQ3 for less than others I have seen. Anyone have experience with the Antares?...
... 3.5" or 90mm. I have an Orion ST-80 in my hand along with a ruler (good to 1/16 inch). The main body measures 3 9/16. The Dew Shield measures 3 15/16. Any...
Hi Folks, I just uploaded an image from last night's lunar eclipse. I was only able to catch the last part of the eclipse due to clouds at moonrise. Image was...
Our club ASNH assembled at Southern Connecticut State University for a public viewing of the Lunar Eclipse. In spite of 4 Weather Reports predicting gloom we...
Well, the anticipated Orion Mini-EQ arrived today. Unfortunately, 1 ear of the telescope mount was broken off. So, it is on the way back and another is being...
William Optics sells an 80mm Apo upgrade. It's expensive for a replacement, but it makes your scope an Apo. From what I understand it has a longer focal length...
Before I considered something like this, I'd just consider a William Optics 66SD, which is likely to be a more practical upgrade. Yes, with the 66 you give up...
I assembled a Scope with this Surplusshed lens more than 2 years ago and it is my first scope. I prefer this scope instead of using binoculars. I made a few...
I agree with Rod. I rarely use my white Orion St80 since getting my SD66. It is an all round better scope. I had considered doing the Apo upgrade to my own...
Rick; I believe the WO upgrade is for the 80mm F6 achromats such as the WO and Orion black finished 80mm scopes with Crayford focusers or the SV Nighthawk, not...
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