· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing Previous   Index   Next   Flat   justabob Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/05/07 Posts: 1685 Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography?       07/04/09 11:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   I agree with Samir. For short fl lens's I just use an old dovetail with a 1/4 20 screw. For longer fl or if I want to guide I put the small guide scope on the mount and use this. -------------------- http://www.pbase.com/rkn/astro&page=all Vixen Sphinx SXW Meade sn6 Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens Hutech 1000d Self modded 350d ST8300c on order DSI PRO II Bob Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider 07/03/09 10:19 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Samir Kharusi   07/04/09 04:24 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/04/09 05:46 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Samir Kharusi   07/05/09 04:28 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? justabob   07/04/09 11:58 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Patrick   07/04/09 12:05 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/04/09 12:22 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Patrick   07/05/09 08:49 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/05/09 01:35 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? zAmbonii   07/05/09 12:04 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Samir Kharusi   07/06/09 05:09 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? justabob   07/06/09 05:38 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Patrick   07/06/09 07:31 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Samir Kharusi   07/07/09 07:27 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/07/09 07:34 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Samir Kharusi   07/10/09 09:50 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? zAmbonii   07/03/09 11:48 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/04/09 12:18 AM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? Doubleglaze   07/03/09 11:46 PM Re: Ball Head for Widefield Astrophotography? palerider   07/04/09 12:09 AM Extra information 7 registered and 7 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 436 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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