can i use my digital camera with this telescop

vitaminp · Guest

I have the Kodak DX7590 and the Zhumell Eclipse 114 Reflector Telescopes with Motor Drive. Is it possible to hook up my camera to this telescope?
Thank you for your help.

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:14 am Post subject:

Hi

In the world of telescopes, camera adapter refers to an adapter for an SLR (camera with removable lens).

You can use a digital point and shoot (camera with non-removable lens) on a telescope, but you'll need to use a universal style adapter such as the Radian, http://www.opticsplanet.net/radian-universal-spottingscope-digital-camera-adapter.html Photography with these cameras is limited, due to their small sensor, to brighter celestial objects, but it can be done.
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Guest · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

I also have a Pentax zx50 SLR camera. What kind of adapter could i use.
Thank you for your fast and informative response on my first post.

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:23 am Post subject:

Thanks. Glad to help.

You can use a standard 1.25" SLR adapter such as the Meade, http://www.opticsplanet.net/meade-camera-125adapter.html You then add a t-ring for your Pentax, such as the 07381, http://www.opticsplanet.net/meade-camera-125adapter.html
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Guest · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:58 am Post subject:

Exciting news. Thank you once again for the fast and informative response.