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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) sullij1 Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/08/08 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate [Re: rigel123]       #5707888 - 03/01/13 10:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the follow up Warren. Valuable information for anyone battling the issue. Edited by sullij1 (03/01/13 10:11 PM) Post Extras:       marktownley Postmaster Reged: 08/19/08 Loc: West Midlands, UK Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate [Re: sullij1]       #5708179 - 03/02/13 04:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, useful info there Warren, thanks Post Extras:       ASTROTRUCK sage Reged: 01/02/10 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate [Re: rigel123]       #5708611 - 03/02/13 11:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   note that the advert states that removal of the nosepiece adapts to ccd's so maybe also to the dmk's Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate [Re: ASTROTRUCK]       #5708894 - 03/02/13 02:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: note that the advert states that removal of the nosepiece adapts to ccd's so maybe also to the dmk's Yep, need to read more closely before I order! The guy I spoke with at Televue was great, very helpful and asked a lot of questions about my setup before giving me the advice. Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5725798 - 03/11/13 12:56 PM Attachment (18 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Finally got all of the pieces and of course it is cloudy. For those of you interested, here is a look at the set up that I'll be testing out once I get to see the sun again! First image is the Camera and Televue 2.5 X Powermate Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5725805 - 03/11/13 12:59 PM Attachment (16 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here are the parts you need after taking the Eyepiece Holder off the Powermate (Oh yeah, you'll see where I cut and rotated the T to C adapter as I had it turned the wrong way!!) Edited by rigel123 (03/11/13 12:59 PM) Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5725811 - 03/11/13 01:01 PM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   And finally assembled. I measured the distance from the Powermate to the chip prior to replacing the parts at 55mm and this brings it down to 40mm. I'll report back after I get a chance to use it to see how it works! Post Extras:       raylal Pooh-Bah Reged: 04/19/10 Loc: Cornwall, Ont., Canada Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5727529 - 03/12/13 06:34 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good luck Warren. Anxious to see results. Ray Post Extras:       Jim Lafferty Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/30/07 Loc: Southern California Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: raylal]       #5727603 - 03/12/13 08:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yup thats exactly the configuration I use with a DMK 41 and 2.5x powermate--works great! JIm Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: Jim Lafferty]       #5728242 - 03/12/13 02:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Yup thats exactly the configuration I use with a DMK 41 and 2.5x powermate--works great! JIm That's great to hear. I'll be sure to report back. Post Extras:       marktownley Postmaster Reged: 08/19/08 Loc: West Midlands, UK Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5728641 - 03/12/13 05:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Here are the parts you need after taking the Eyepiece Holder off the Powermate (Oh yeah, you'll see where I cut and rotated the T to C adapter as I had it turned the wrong way!!) Useful to know can get that adapter from edmunds optics... Post Extras:       ASTROTRUCK sage Reged: 01/02/10 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5728990 - 03/12/13 09:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   the photo of the line up shows the powermate ptr1250 + an edmund adapter BUT the astronomics blurb suggests that only the 1250 is necessary as it is supposed to couple the powermate directly to the dmk ??? the quote below is from astronomikcs blurb & the adapter they refer to is the powermate ptr1250 - no edmund adapter - obvious he needs the edmund adapter but not according to astronomics ??? does the powermate piece really not couple to the camera as astronomics states it does ?? "A CCD imager can be attached directly to the adapter after removing the imager’s 1.25” nosepiece to expose the imager’s female T-threads. " - adapter being the televue piece. appears as if 2 pieces are necessary Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: ASTROTRUCK]       #5729130 - 03/12/13 10:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: the photo of the line up shows the powermate ptr1250 + an edmund adapter BUT the astronomics blurb suggests that only the 1250 is necessary as it is supposed to couple the powermate directly to the dmk ??? the quote below is from astronomikcs blurb & the adapter they refer to is the powermate ptr1250 - no edmund adapter - obvious he needs the edmund adapter but not according to astronomics ??? does the powermate piece really not couple to the camera as astronomics states it does ?? "A CCD imager can be attached directly to the adapter after removing the imager’s 1.25” nosepiece to expose the imager’s female T-threads. " - adapter being the televue piece. appears as if 2 pieces are necessary It probably would directly connect to my Atik CCD camera, but definitely not to the DMK without the T to C adapter. So by saying it could connect directly to a CCD is not inaccurate, it simply is not referencing CCD's that have a C adapter rather than a T. Post Extras:       ASTROTRUCK sage Reged: 01/02/10 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5731258 - 03/13/13 10:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   THANKS Post Extras:       ASTROTRUCK sage Reged: 01/02/10 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: ASTROTRUCK]       #5739639 - 03/17/13 09:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   rigel123 - please - i tried to find that c-t adapter for the powermate - could not locate it on the edmund site - please if you have their part # please post it - i have the same powermate so will acquire the televue part but need the edmund part # - thanks Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: ASTROTRUCK]       #5741956 - 03/18/13 10:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: rigel123 - please - i tried to find that c-t adapter for the powermate - could not locate it on the edmund site - please if you have their part # please post it - i have the same powermate so will acquire the televue part but need the edmund part # - thanks It is the 53-483 as shown here: http://www.edmundoptics.com/mechanics/modular-mounting-components/t-mount-com... Post Extras:       rigel123 Postmaster Reged: 06/29/09 Loc: SW Ohio Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5743065 - 03/19/13 02:12 PM Attachment (4 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Finally got to try out the Televue 2.5X with the new adapters and it appears as though problem solved! Not a great day to try this out on, had to set up on my Portamount II in 40 mph winds and had to keep one hand on my computer and computer garage the whole time I was stealing some frames so it wouldn't all blow across the patio! But I don't see a hint of the "ghost" image of the sun so it looks like this will work out well. Maybe this weekend I can set up the Atlas and try some shots that are not in gale force winds!! Edited by rigel123 (03/19/13 02:14 PM) Post Extras:       ASTROTRUCK sage Reged: 01/02/10 Re: Bummed about my 2.5x powermate Updated [Re: rigel123]       #5744081 - 03/19/13 09:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks - would have chosen the wrong one - the images are the same for both so seems as if there is an error on the site. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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