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

["NIKOLIDAKIS GEORGE - ATHINA"<ginik@ote.gr>]

I have already in order the meade 216XT  to use it as auto guider
I don't now if covering the scope will cause any problem to the auto guider.

Wil Milan  (23/1/2000  12:18 &pgr;&mgr;):
>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
>>


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