Re: [APML] AP 130/F6 LPR filter help

["Mike Cook, AF9Y" <mwcook@concentric.net>]

Gerry,
Gerry,

    There is an easy solution to using 48mm filters with the
AP field flattener and 35mm adapter.  Take a look at the adapter
end which faces the field flattener lens.  You will see what
looks like a threaded surface.  A 48mm holder like Lumicon uses
for their 48mm filters will partially thread into that funnel.
I used lock tight to make it more permanent.  You can then
unscrew the two piece filter holder and place any 48mm filter
in it.  Most of the images on my webpage were taken with this
configuration:

http://www.webcom.com/af9y/astro20.htm

    AP sells the 35mm adapter separately so you can buy an
extra one and epoxy the filter holder in it for a more permanent
configuration.


From:                   "Gerry Cichocki" <gcichocki@hotmail.com>
To:                     astro-photo@seds.org
Subject:                [APML] AP 130/F6 LPR filter help
Date sent:              Tue, 20 Feb 2001 23:07:18 -0500
Send reply to:          astro-photo@seds.org

> Hi folks, been lurking in the backgound for over a year (shame on me) 
> sucking up the info & improving my APing. Great group to be a part of!
> At present I am using the AP 130/f6 (2.7" focuser)with an off axis guider ( 
> Taurus Tracker)& Deep-sky filter in the pocket.
> Im getting to the point of being more critical of my photos & would like to 
> use the field flattener (67PF56 for Pentax 6x7cm) with the 35mm adapter.I 
> understand the off-axis guider must go & in comes the Guide Scope- a new 
> learning curve for me. Anyway according to Christine at AP there is no place 
> to install the deep sky filter (I have the 48mm one) using the flattener & 
> adapter. Anyone know if there is a way to do it?
> Thank you
> 
> Gerry Cichocki
> 
> 
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Mike Cook, AF9Y
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