i have a nikon d3200 and a celestron 31045 130 EQ telescope. I bought this (t-ring) and the T-adapter. My camera fits, but it doesnt focus. why???
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You have to focus using the telescope. From the time you mount it the camera can only adjust ISO, the rest is fully manual.
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I have Celestron 102GT from Costco. I couple the t-ring with Celestron T-adapter 93625. I have several eye pieces. Most of them are too long, get in the way of the camera's reflective mirror. So, what I did was not to use any eye piece and removed the erect image diagonal-45 piece. In other words, I mounted the camera with T-ring and T-adapter directly to the main tube of my telescope. I was able to focus the moon that way. Remember to put the camera at manual and adjust the focus directly on the telescope.
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1- The focal distance is too small or too short , try adding some space between camera and the telescope focuser or removing it if you are using it . 2- The focus mode is in auto , try manual mode.3- The Telescope is not well collimated. Enjoy. Good Luck. Clear Skyes.
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What type of T-adapter are you using between your T-Ring and the eyepiece socket of your telescope?I'm using a T-adapter that allows me to insert an eyepiece in the adapter. Without the eyepiece installed (prime focus mode) I can't adjust the telescope focus adjustment far enough out (back) to get it to focus at the moon, and it barely will focus on Jupiter. With the eyepiece installed everything works fine.
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With out the lens on your camera the focus is all in the telescope. You need to look at what you want to take a photo of and bring it in to focus looking thru your camera but adjusting the telescope. You may slso need to manually adjust the time exposure as you also now have aperture
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No it will not work. You need to purchase the T-ring specifically designed for a Nikon camera. They cost about the same.
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Someone more knowledgeable will hopefully chime in but this is one part of two that you need. You will also need the T-Ring for your camera; however, this may be everything you need including this adapter: Deluxe Telescope Camera Adapter Kit for Sony NEX "E"-Mount - 1.25" Variable Eyepiece Projection & Prime FocusPlease double check my answer though. Good luck and once you find the right set up it is awesome!!!
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This adapter and a Cannon T-ring will allow you to fit it to your scopes focuser. If your scope is a Reflector, be aware of the required back-focus the camera will need vs. eyepiece.
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The T-adapter has the same fitting on the camera side as your lens and the other side is a 1.25 inch tube. Push the tube into the eyepiece hole of the telescope (or the camera port - I never use that because it puts too much weight on the end of the OTA). The T-adapter must be chosen for your model of camera.
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Im not exactly sure but one thing I know for sure is you will need a reducer. This camera will magnify the image the same way a 5mm lens would. The big question you want to know before you buy this is if your telescope can move the camera close enough to the focal plane.
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The zoom is dictated by your telescope and the eyepiece you are using. First thread the adapter (the longer tube) onto the T-Ring (the wider and shorter ring). Next place the eyepiece you wish to use into the adapter from the end where the T-ring is so that it sits naturally at the bottom and secure with the set screws. Attach this assembly to your DSLR by securing the T-ring to the body the same way you would your lenses. Finally insert the adapter end into your telescope where the eyepiece normally goes and enjoy!
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You have a lot of adjustment on the adapter. I have Kodak dx7440 camera and lens comes out half inch. I found it hard to get a good pic of night sky. Found this web site where you can hook up camera directly to an eye piece and it works good. CNC SUPPLY INC .com. Look there to see if they make any adapters for your camera. I had to get t-ring and adapter. Like $80. Hope this helps.
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That isn't how this is designed to be used. This just threads into the T Ring for prime focus. For what you are wanting to do you most likely need a zoom eye from Celestron that has the T Thread built in under the eye relief for example http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93230-24mm-1-25-Eyepiece/dp/B0007UQNV8/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371435550&sr=8-1&keywords=93230 .
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I have done astrophotography with my Canon Rebel T1i this using something like Deluxe Telescope Camera Adapter Kit for Canon EOS /Rebel DSLR - 1.25" Variable Eyepiece Projection & Prime Focus Be advised the telescope becomes rather ungainly with a DSLR hanging off of it.
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Hello Kamal, You will first need a Nikon t-ring and Celestron sells one and the part number is 93402. You will then need to purchase the Celestron Edge 8 t-adapter 93644. With this combo you can shoot the moon and do some short exposures of bright deep sky objects. For more serious work in photographing the deep sky you will want to purchase an autoguider and a separate guidescope and dovetail plate to work with this telescope. The Celestron part numbers are as follows: 94216, and 52309, as well as 93713. You will probably have to add an extra counterweight if you go that route and that is part number 94203. For planetary photography I would recommend Televue's 4x Powermate part number PMT-4201 along with their t-ring adapter for that amplifier which is part number PTR-4201. You will of coarse need the Nikon t-ring that I mentioned before to make it work with your camera. I hope that this was helpful! Best, Dave High Point Scientific
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This adapter provides NO electrical connections betwen the camera body and the legacy lens. So there is no mechanism to focus the lens except your fingers :-) This is true for many of the inexpensive adapters, especially the early entries in the field. If you have any more specific questions, write to Fotodiox -- they were very responsive when I had a problem.
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yeah, i had one with a bad focus ring. returned it, got a new one and now it works awesome!
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Hello, First let me say it works well on my Canon Rebel EOS T3 camera. And this copied from Celestron's website: (This T-ring fits EOS model cameras only. It will not work with other Canon camera bodies.) That said...I would think it would work on your camera also but if you have doubts I would contact/call the vendor you plan to buy it from to be sure. Better to be safe than sorry. If it does work with your camera be sure to let others know by leaving feedback so there is no doubt. Good luck!
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you likely have to use the manual focus ring on the lens itself. This adaptor doesn't allow for auto-focus capability.
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It should work with your telescope. I have a 70mm refractor telescope and have used the celestron digital camera adapter with it to take photos of the moon with a point and shoot digital camera.
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I am using this adapter on an old orange tube Celestron 90 and it works. As far as the lens goes I can not help you on that other than you just added a couple of inches to the focus tube. The larger aperture lens I have worked fine, the smaller ones have not. The same has held true for the brand. Celestron lens have worked better than my Meade ones. The last problem is the actual focusing of the scope, with some of the lens the focuser is at its limit and I can not go any further and I have an out of focus image. So the answer is that the adapter works, but there are limitations.