Author Topic: telescope opinons (Read 3461 times)

shepgti · « **on:** 14 June 2010, 18:09 »

whats peoples views on theses http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000mm-Telescope-Nikon-D40-D60-D90-D700-D3000-D5000-/320548423138?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item4aa22cc5e2

seems a cheap wayto acheive good zoom for astro shoots etc..

Ridg · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 June 2010, 20:02 »

If you want a cheap why to take photos of the moon then go for it.

You're going to need a very good quality head to keep it steady though as the shake is going to be crazy at 2000mm.

Don't expect quality optics either as it's a reflex lens and going of the samples produces pretty soft results, plus you'll be on manual focus. Could be worth a punt though.

shepgti · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 June 2010, 22:37 »

Quote from: Ridg on 14 June 2010, 20:02

If you want a cheap why to take photos of the moon then go for it.

You're going to need a very good quality head to keep it steady though as the shake is going to be crazy at 2000mm.

Don't expect quality optics either as it's a reflex lens and going of the samples produces pretty soft results, plus you'll be on manual focus. Could be worth a punt though.

yeah think id use 2 tripods to keep it steady although i do agree the pics they have shown dont look too crisp