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Olympus E1 for astrophotography

Started by giantant, 08/17/2005 05:02PM
Posted 08/17/2005 05:02PM Opening Post
Hi

Has anyone any experience of using this camera for astrophotography? I haven't found anyone making a t-mount and so can't use it through my refractor. The longest lens I have for it is 400mm equivalent and the shutter can be held open for 8 mins at a time. Is it likely that mounting this on my refractor to get it pointing and tracking that I'll be able to do any useful astrophotography?

Any ideas or shared experiences welcomed.

Tim

Tim Taylor
http://www.nightscope.co.uk
Posted 08/18/2005 01:35AM #1
sounds like a good basic set up id hook it on and give it a try.
Posted 08/18/2005 05:48AM #2
Tim,
Have you tried contacting Olympus directly? Olympus does make a T-adapter for the E1.
Charles