Does anyone know the proper connector size for the power cord going to the AstroTrac? Radio Shack has a myriad of connectors and a few look like they would...
I went through the same headscratching that you did - eventually buying two and bringing one back. Unfortunately, I have to leave for an event right now and...
Ok - sorry it took me so long to answer, when I got home it was continue to build telescope mount with my grandson time. The part # from Radio Shack is...
To All: I made a replacement 8 foot coiled power cord for my AstroTrac by purchasing a RadioShack 12VDC 2A Coiled-Cord "Car Power Adapter" which includes 4...
That's absolutely another approach that I would use - it's a spare set of 12V power with cigarette lighter adapter with 8ft of coily cord and the same M...
Hi Guys, The correct connector is a 2.1 mm DC plug wired centre positive. If you are stuck, you can get one from Farnell - part number 124-3246. Best wishes, ...
Hey guys, I found that aiming a telephoto accurately at what you want to shoot a hit or miss type thing. The dSLR viewfinder is fairly dim and sometimes you...
Hi Garry, Great solution! - the long stalk keeps your head well clear of the camera and tripod head and makes it easy to eyeball the target. Which Adorama ball...
Nice find Garry. I checked the Adorama site but see they are out of stock at the moment. Also the shipping charge exceeds the price of the mini ball head...
Hi Andy, I've ordered a Manfrotto 482LCD Mini Ball Head and will try it with my Telrad & Rigel finders, and also with binoculars. I'll let you know how I get...
Hi Richard, I bought my binocular tripod adapter setup from here. My setup is the pic on the left with the SV Red Dot Finder. Heavy-Duty Binocular-to-Tripod...
Hi Andy, I'm not sure yet - I thought I would get the ballhead, take a look at it, and work something out. I'll let you know what I come up with. Best wishes, ...
Hi Richard I was doing a bit of digging after my last post here & the only thing I have managed to find which should work with both polar scopes & binoculars...
Just remember that you must keep the finder parallel to the DSLR or what you see in the red dot will not be what's in the camera! Loose the ball head and it...
Hi Gary, I'm also trying to figure out a way of doing this also as aiming can be rather tricky. I must say it looks a bit crazy with the large C-stand, but...
Hi Mikkel, The accessory shoe to 1/4-20 adapter you linked to should work fine. Your alignment of the red dot finder to the dSLR will have to be done with the...
I think it's important to note that this product is more suitable for daytime use than astrophotography. That said, the available bases alone could do the...
AstroTracI take your points John, I thought the base was a possibility but agree with your hieght gain benefits having just had a 1ft spacer made to go on a...
You, know, David - you just got me to thinking here. Hard to believe I know but what if we combined that base in your link with the Televue Starbeam? That...
I, too have been following this thread with interest. Out of curiosity I e-mailed www.kwikaim.com at the weekend to see what shipping costs were involved for...
David - Where did you get the 1ft spacer made? Any photos of the setup? Kathy ... gain benefits having just had a 1ft spacer made to go on a Vixen HAL110...
AstroTrac John, A Starbeam sounds very nice but probably overkill - I haven't had the pleasure of using one but if I ever get the NP101 or 127 that are on my...
... David - it may be overkill for some but when you are disabled with a bad back and can't bend over to see the thing, then you begin to appreciate any little...
What a monster of a setup, Andy. My major concern here is how to you handle the ball head on top of the DSLR to finder alignment? To me - that setup...
Yep. That setup would have me worried. I have been a pro photographer for many years, and I can't tell you how many times I have seen other photographers stack...
Mike wrote: "That setup looks like an accident waiting to happen. Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but just felt I should pass on what I know." Not in the...
John, I understand your challenges and am glad that so far I am more flexible. I have been considering a zigview and can now scrap it from my list based on...
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