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Posts Made By: David Cahn

September 10, 2011 05:21 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Selecting a New Setup

Posted By David Cahn
I am relatively new to astronomy, but am an old hand at imaging (I'm a professional photographer). I need help selecting a telescope system. I will be using it both visually and for astrophotography, the latter with a large DSLR. The OTA and the mount must be TOP quality and high performing. The setup should be relatively easy to use with GOTO mount. I'm looking at Celestron C9.25 Edge, Takahashi Epsilon and 210M, Astro-Tech RC 10", Vixen VMC260 and VC200L. What setup do you recommend and why?

Thank you in advance for the advice!!

September 11, 2011 11:01 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Hardware questions from a newbee

Posted By David Cahn
Hey gang-

I'm a retired pro photographer thinking about getting into astrophotography. As part of my learning path, I'm wondering if we can use a DSLR lens and body attached to good mount. I have a Canon 600mm L 4.0 lens that is super sweet. If doable, where can mount adapters be found?

September 11, 2011 11:03 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Forgot my second question

Posted By David Cahn
If I can use an Astro-tech mount, can I attach that to a photographic tripod? The large Gitzo carbon fiber tripods handle heavy loads and are rock solid.

September 12, 2011 05:54 AM Forum: Mounts

PIERS V. TRIPODS

Posted By David Cahn
I'm a newbee and don't really understand which is better. help!

September 14, 2011 12:13 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

DSLR Viewfinders

Posted By David Cahn
I need a viewfinder for my Canon 1dMk4 (for astrophotography). The standard Canon offering is okay, but I was wondering if anyone is aware of a better setup?

David

September 14, 2011 06:47 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Possible Viewfinder

Posted By David Cahn
This technology looks interesting... any experience here?

http://www.zacuto.com/zfinderevf

(see flip model)

September 21, 2011 09:19 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mewlon Purchase?

Posted By David Cahn
I'm getting ready to purchase a Tak Mewlon 250CRS. It's pricey at 9k and I want to make sure there are not better choices out there. Thoughts?

October 7, 2011 10:43 PM Forum: Refractors

Unfair Question

Posted By David Cahn
I'm ready to buy ONE scope. I'll use it primarily for planetary and lunar viewing and astrophotography. DSO is a possibility in the future. QUALITY must be tops.

Here's what's on the list right now:

AP 130mm
AP 140mm
TMB 130mm
TEC 140mm

Ooops. I forgot the Tak 130
Ignore price for purposes of this exercise. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY and why?

October 8, 2011 10:17 PM Forum: Celestron

C14 Lift

Posted By David Cahn
I'm thinking about purchasing a C14. Is it realistic for one person (me) to lift this babe from storage to mount without slipping a disk? I'm not a body builder.

Input is appreciated!!

October 8, 2011 10:14 PM Forum: Refractors

Unfair Question

Posted By David Cahn
David Cahn said:

I'm ready to buy ONE scope. I'll use it primarily for planetary and lunar viewing and astrophotography. DSO is a possibility in the future. QUALITY must be tops.

Here's what's on the list right now:

AP 130mm
AP 140mm
TMB 130mm
TEC 140mm

Ooops. I forgot the Tak 130
Ignore price for purposes of this exercise. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY and why?

Okay, here's a twist.

I just purchased a used TV 101is. I think this is probably a good choice for routine visual and astrophotog, so my question shifts to what SECOND scope should I consider. Perhaps a big boy for aperture fever (C14). If so, is it realistic for one person that's not a body builder to lift this thing from storage to mount without slipping a disk?

Feedback thus far has been terrific! Keep it coming!!
David

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