Re: [APML]: Beginner w/piggyback question

[Michael Covington <mcovingt@aisun1.ai.uga.edu>]

>  I want to spend some time with piggyback photography before I try
> to move into things more difficult.  I have all of the hardware I
> need, but here's my (probably silly) question:  If I put my camera
> onto the piggyback rail on my C5+, there is no way for me to adjust the 
> tilt of the camera.  That is, I would like to be able to rotate the
> camera in order to frame my shot a particular way.  Is there any sort
> of adapter that will allow this, or should I just quit worrying about
> it?

Normally I don't bother.  It's desirable to keep the camera close to
the center of gravity of the telescope (I use a C5 also), and I like
having pictures that line up north-south and east-west.  

When tilting is necessary, you can use a tripod ball head or make
your own adapter.  But personally I prefer the straight north-south
orientation for all pictures.



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