Re: [APML] Genral Focus Questions and a pathetic plea for help

[astropix@att.net]

 Bill writes:
> So at this point is it safe to assume that focusing on the ground glass
> of the camera is preferable to using a ronchi screen ?!?!?!

 Hey Bill... focusing through a telescope is a critical step in achieving 
desired results... but in the end, what ever works best for the individual 
photographer is the method to use. I use OM-1n's with Beattie Intenscreen's for 
my prime shots... I've still got some issues to work through, but focusing 
doesn't seem to be one of them!

 Don't feel bad about your difficulty with the STI unit... according to Richard 
I bought the first ever 'previously enjoyed' STI unit on Astromart. Here's the 
best results I got with it... see: http://home.att.net/~astropix/M8_M20.html
... as you can see, focus is soft. Same set-up, focused with with the Beattie 
Fresnel screen... http://home.att.net/~astropix/M_31.html ... IMHO, *Use what 
works best for you!* Fast systems do require more precise focusing, but if 
you're there - you're there !!! It matters *not* how you arrived!   :O)

 Geoff

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