Alec Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Best I could do, camera went flat, on a az/alt goto mount, first time playing with DSLR . Focus tricky no live view. Shameful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 You have got to start somewhere, I think you are up against it with an Alt/Az mount though. Other's might be able to help with idea's on focusing for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi, have you APT ? It has a focusing tool and a Batinav focusing tool that really is good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 What camera are you using ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I could tell what it was though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Graham said: What camera are you using ?? Hi Graham was with a Nikon D3100. I have a remote shutter release and can program multiple interval shots. I've still to get the EQ5 mount working so just had a quick go on the alt/az mount. The pic was a quick exposure at iso 800 for 5 seconds. Anything longer than this and star trails begin to become visible. Fully understand the limits on the mount but the focus is the trick. Think I will give up on this till I've got the EQ5 sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Try downloading and using this. https://www.otelescope.com/store/product/11-backyardnikon-10-trial-edition-otl-byn-t/ It will give you control of your camera using a pc. That way you can use your pc for live mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Can't see it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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