RE: [APML] Re(2): [APML] Nikon F3 Long Exposure

["Wil Milan" <wmilan@airdigital.com>]

George,

You'll have to cover the scope while opening and closing the shutter with
the T setting. Covering the scope is a good idea anyway because tripping the
shutter with the cable release can also vibrate the scope.

Wil Milan
"The heavens praise your
wonders, O Lord..." Psalm 89:5
http://www.astrophotographer.com/


> -----Original Message-----
> From: NIKOLIDAKIS GEORGE - ATHINA [mailto:ginik@ote.gr]
> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 11:50 AM
> To: Wil Milan; astro-photo@seds.org
> Subject: Re(2): [APML] Nikon F3 Long Exposure
>
>
> Wil
> The "T" position das not function with the shutter release cable and
> Demands to start the exposure by pressing the backup mechanical release
> and stop the exposure by moving the shutter speed dial.
> I am afraid the above actions will vibrate the scope
> and the stars will trail in the negative.
> George
>
> Wil Milan  (22/1/2000  10:15 ??): wrote
> >George,
> >Use the "T" setting for long exposures. It does not drain the
> batteries. See
> >the F3 instructions for how the T setting works.
> >Wil Milan
> >"The heavens praise your
> >wonders, O Lord..." Psalm 89:5
> >http://www.astrophotographer.com/
>
>
>


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