Re: [APML] Custom Ring

["Robert Gendler" <robgendler@worldnet.att.net>]

Jerry,
This is my set up for my 300mm F2.8. I use a 125mm Losmandy
ring to fit around the end of the lens and a 150mm ring for the ST10.
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/camera300.jpg
BTW both are then attached to a univesal dovetail.
Rob Gendler
Email: robgendler@att.net
Web site: http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Horr" <genehorr@texas.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Custom Ring


> Jerry Lodriguss wrote:
>
> > I'm looking to get a ring made to hold one end of my 300mm f/2.8 lens.
> >
> > I need it to be  5.5 inches ID with a 2 inch base and 4.25 inches
between
> > the center of the hole and bottom of the base.
>
> If cost is not an issue get a Losmandy ring.  It is a separate piece
> from the base, but I don't know whether you can buy it that way.
> Worse case is to buy the whole part and dismantle it.  "Creep" from
> the Delrin tips shouldn't be an issue at your FO.
>
> An economical option is wood base + felt top + Velcro strap.  Maybe
> carve out the top of the base as a bottom cradle for the lens.
>
> Gene Horr
> genehorr@texas.net
>
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