Mount a Canon A80 point-and-shoot to a LOMO Astele 95

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I just bought a LOMO Astele 95, and I'm wondering if anyone has successfully mounted a Canon A80 digital camera on one. I'm just not sure what kind of adapter I'll need, and I haven't been able to find much information on it. From what I understand, the A80 has to be mounted to the eypiece of the telescope since it's not an SLR camera. I got the zoom eyepiece with the telescope, but the eyecup doesn't seem to be removeable on it, so I don't really see much of a way to mount an adapter on it. I'm planning on buying a couple of fixed eyepieces anyway, and I'm hoping someone can recommend a good eyepiece and a camera adapter that will work together.

Also, does anyone know what type of adapter I would need to mount a digital Rebel to the scope using the photo adapter that came with it (the LOMO)? My dad owns a Rebel, so I'd like to try it out, too. From what I understand, it would need a T-ring (?), but I have no idea what type.

I really appreciate any suggestions.

Guest · Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject:

Hi

Let's do the easy one first.

To mount the Canon Rebel to the LOMO 95, use the 35mm photo adapter that came with the telescope and add a T-ring for a Canon EOS. The brand of T-ring makes no difference as long as it is a T-ring for the Canon-EOS. With camera attached, the LOMO 95 then becomes a 1200mm focal length camera lens.

Now for the hard one. There are no digital adapters made for the LOMO 95. Forget digiscoping with the zoom eyepiece on this telescope - the eyepiece has poor eye relief and a very narrow field of view. You will be better off with a fixed power eyepiece with good eye relief and wide field of view.

Once you have the eyepiece, check with Scopetronix or similar company for a universal adapter that will fit the OD (outside diameter) of the eyepiece. This may take some trial and error on your part, but it can be done.

Guest · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:05 am Post subject:

Thanks very much for the advice.

Do you know of a good eyepiece in the $50-ish dollar area? I'm really new to this stuff and have absolutely no clue what types/brands/etc are good and which ones to stay away from.

I appreciate the help.