JacKLE-
My setup looks exactly like the first photo posted by Sarge69. It seems like my focus tube does not extend far enough. I don't want to move the mirror, so will try the 2x Barlow adapter. Thank you for the offer to call you personally. I will do so a little later today.
Ken Hinzman

JacKLE-
My setup looks exactly like the first photo of Sarge69. It seems like my focus tube does not extend far enough. I don't want to move the mirror, so will try the 2x Barlow adapter. Thank you for the offer to call you personally. I will do so a little later today.
Ken Hinzman

Thank you all for the comments. I will try the 2x eyepiece after the skies clear.

Thank you dirty dave. How did you attach the 2x Barlow to your camera?

Thank you Sarge9. It looks like the adapter tube I have is not long enough, as I can't use the focus knob to bring it far enough back to obtain good focus.

I have a 6" reflector telescope and want to take photographs using it and my Nikon D90. I purchased a T-mount and adapter ring to fit my camera to the telescope. However I find that I cannot focus with this setup. It seems like I need a lens between the camera and telescope. What am I doing wrong?

a micro lens is Nikon's terminology for a macro lens.

The 50mm f/1.8 would work well for portraits.

You have a very good unit. Once you get familiar with the SB-28 you will be able to use it off-camera. It has a slave capability that is activated by another flash. For plain English info on setting up and using the SB-28 check kenrockwell.com or photo.net>equipment>nikon. For great information on lighting, go to strobist.com.

A close-up lens is simply a magnifier that screws into your filter threads. It is a good, cost-effective way to get into macro photography. If you have a slr or dslr you can buy an extension tube for pretty cheap. If you're lucky you could also pick up a used, manual macro lens for slr/dslr for pretty cheap. I have a Nikon D90 and used a manual 55mm Micro lens to take this shot.

It would be great to check the place out first. Look carefully, as you might find an area with more light than others. Then wait until they come into that area. A great trick to try is to use the low light to your advantage for a few shots. Set your shutter to 1/15th of a second and "pan" your subject. It will take quite a few shots, but you should be able to come up with some where your subject is in focus and background showing motion blur. You should be able to use your flash for shots like the kids tying their skates, sharing cake, etc. Good luck.