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[unimatrix0]

Has anyone ever used these things? I'm talking about a port on the mount that you supposed to connect your DSLR and take photos.  I'm just curious, because I don't think I ever seen a topic talking about it. 

[Sacred Heart]

What port??  What mount???    Got a picture / link???   Joe

[unimatrix0]

What port??  What mount???    Got a picture / link???   Joe

Nearly all Skywatcher mount and also iOptron mounts. 
 

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[Sacred Heart]

I just looked it up, it is for a cameras remote control.  What camera, does not say. would have to read deeper.

 

I don't have that mount, I have a Paramount ME.

 

Joe

 

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[Enance42]

I used to use the snap port on my EQ6R Pro when I used a Canon T31. I have the WiFi dongle and could control it wirelessly with the SynScan app on my phone or tablet.

[Southstorm]

I used it on my Star Adventurer.

Simple when out in the field. No computer needed.

[unimatrix0]

The reason I was looking at it and thought about using it, in perhaps situations when the camera isn't compatible with any of the photo apps on windows or linux. 

 

Just needs a typical remote cable connected to the camera.  With the Green Swamp Server telescope control can set up loops of whatever second exposures.  Great for people with non-compatible cameras.