Re: [APML]: Pronto

[Bob Van Deusen <bobmsb@prairie.lakes.com>]

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I have piggybacked an 80mm Brandon on a C11 with losmandy 90mm mounting rings. I
wish I'd bought the next size up. I've used a K1000 with a t-mount and a 2"
adapter. This would also work with the Pronto. A tele-extender would be used to
increase magnification.

Evan Garber wrote:

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> I am piggybacking my Pronto on my LX-200 and wish to take some wide field
> shots through it with either my Pentax 1000 or my Canon EOS Elan.
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> I have some questions I hope someone can help me with.
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> Has anyone used the Elan for astrophotography  (Is it useful) and what will i
> need to set it up?
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> What will I need to connect up the Pentax 1000 to the Pronto? Do I need a
> telextender etc.
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> Thanks for any assistance.
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> Evan Garber