Re: [APML]: focusing

[Mike Regish <mregish@map.com>]

Chuck Vaughn wrote:

>
> Mike,
>
> >How does the duo view work and how much does it cost?
>
> For some reason I bought one a number of years ago. I rarely use it.
> It slips
> on over the T-ring just like the SureSharp and allows you to put an
> eyepiece
> in, either 2" or 1 1/4" with the supplied 2" to 1 1/4" adapter.
>
> I've only found it useful on a very few occasions where I couldn't see
> a
> faint galaxy through the OM-1 viewfinder to center it. Normally I can
> see
> galaxies or I use star patterns for faint nebulas that I can't see no
> matter
> what.
>
> I don't remember the price.
>
> Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>

So do you focus with the eyepiece and then replace the camera? I really
don't have that much trouble with focus. I use a bright star through the
viewfinder. I have trouble composing...especially on faint objects. Star
patterns are starting to become familiar, but I get lost at times that
way.