Re: [APML]: What is the best way to piggyback a Pentax 67?

[Ian Turner <skyshooter@mindspring.com>]

Wade Wrote

>Basically, I will be attaching the piggyback mount to one of the 6.5" rings 
that hold the 
>telescope itself.
>Then I will attach the camera as is to the camera bracket and tighten it is
>much as I can and hope for the best.  This is why I am a little concerned
>about camera movement during long exposures.  Could you describe a little
>more in detail about your Losmandy camera bracket and ring setup.  Where did
>you get it?  How much did it cost?


I would say that you will have a flexure problem with your setup. The 
setup I'm using is a Losmandy D plate onto of the AP rings than a DCM to 
hold the camera body and 1 DR 125 ring to hold the lens steady. This 
setup is a rock solid as it gets. The negatives are weight and not being 
able to rotate the camera to compose the photo differently.

Retail for all this is $280 but usually about 30% off this price.

Ian

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