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Aug 8, 2017 08:47:01   #
bob fleer Loc: Annapolis, MD
 
I have been given a Celestron 8" Schmidt telescope and would like to take photos of night sky, planets, moon, nebula etc. I have a Canon 70D eos camera would like to know what is best to use the camera with said telescope. Adapters and would it be best to shoot strait thru the back or to use the 90 degree eye piece mount. Also the Telescope came with a front mount solar filter have already used it to view sun.

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Aug 8, 2017 13:19:15   #
Albuqshutterbug Loc: Albuquerque NM
 
I use a Canon T mount and if needed for detail a 2 or 3X Barlow. I usually go directly to my scope but if I am going to be standing on my head to focus I will add the diagonal to the equation.
Expect the Barlows to really kill the amount of light you get and expect to boost either ISO or exposure time. If you are planning to shoot the eclipse you won't need the Barlows and with the 8" you may find the sun and moon to be a tight fit in your view.
Be careful and practice shooting the sun before hand assuming you get your T mount quickly.
Remember to never look at the sun without a solar filter. The only time you can directly view is during totality.
Good luck and welcome to our little corner.
Jim

My 6" SCT before adding camera
My 6" SCT before adding camera...

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Aug 8, 2017 14:54:56   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
bob fleer wrote:
I have been given a Celestron 8" Schmidt telescope and would like to take photos of night sky, planets, moon, nebula etc. I have a Canon 70D eos camera would like to know what is best to use the camera with said telescope. Adapters and would it be best to shoot strait thru the back or to use the 90 degree eye piece mount. Also the Telescope came with a front mount solar filter have already used it to view sun.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-1-25-inches-T2-EOS-Telescope-Mount-Adapter-with-T-Ring-for-Canon-/192190298954?hash=item2cbf6f3b4a:g:K3wAAOSwi7RZHQDv
This is the setup you will need if you have a 1.25" eyepiece for your 90* Diagonal.
If you use a 2" On eBay search 2" Canon T adapter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cassini-CANSET3-Metal-2-Telescope-Focuser-Canon-EOS-D-SLR-T-Ring-Adapter-Set-/162495086520?hash=item25d5763fb8:g:FwwAAOSwrhBZB6OT
I too, like Jim, recommend using the Diagonal. Otherwise you will be on you knees all night.
Craig

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Aug 9, 2017 11:16:34   #
SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA
 
The only thing I would add is to get as good of quality diagonal as the budget allows.
Because it is going to be doing Photographic quality work. So consider it as a part of your lens system.

Other than that, all these other guys have your adapter needs targeted.
Have fun!

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Aug 9, 2017 13:21:14   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
bob fleer wrote:
I have been given a Celestron 8" Schmidt telescope and would like to take photos of night sky, planets, moon, nebula etc. I have a Canon 70D eos camera would like to know what is best to use the camera with said telescope. Adapters and would it be best to shoot strait thru the back or to use the 90 degree eye piece mount. Also the Telescope came with a front mount solar filter have already used it to view sun.

Others have covered the actual attachment of the camera to your scope.

My only comment is regarding the use of a diagonal for imaging; don't! A diagonal just adds another item to the light train that reduces image quality. Besides, the 70D has an excellent articulated touchscreen so it is easy to see it without standing on your head.

bwa

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Aug 9, 2017 17:15:31   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
bwana wrote:
Others have covered the actual attachment of the camera to your scope.

My only comment is regarding the use of a diagonal for imaging; don't! A diagonal just adds another item to the light train that reduces image quality. Besides, the 70D has an excellent articulated touchscreen so it is easy to see it without standing on your head.

bwa

Articulated touchscreen makes all the difference.
Craig

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Aug 11, 2017 15:41:59   #
bob fleer Loc: Annapolis, MD
 
Thank you all.
Nice to have knowledgeable and sharing folks around.

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