catman161 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi everyone, was wondering if anybody ha tried to attach their Hyperion zoom to a digital camera? I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 and was thinking I would try and attach the Hyperion Clickstop zoom to it for general use and maybe/maybe not trying to use the video function for planets (like mr T). Does anybody know the specific adaptors needed? I have done a quick google and found out that I may need a DT-ring SP54/M55?? That's about it at present. Any help/advice greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I got the baader one they have on flo, you can then attach to t ring to camera, you can borrow it if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Am I right in thinking your camera is fixed lens? Never seen a direction connection done that way, though doesn't mean it can't be if there's a relevant adaptor from Hyperion thread to camera filter thread. @Eddy : Different setup, T2 isn't going to work here if the first question is a yes. Edited December 7, 2012 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If it's a fixed lens you need a adapter that connects to the tripod screw, such as a digiscoping adapter, you then get the correct T adapter to go between the digiscope adapter and the eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Ah, didnt bother googling camera because im on my phone at work , assumed it was slr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks eddy yeah it is a fixed lens camera Stephen. I jut wondered if there was a way of attaching the Hyperion zoom for general use as a daytime camera too. Digiscoping approach is probably best for trying or planetary. I just liked what Mr T did and thought it may be fun to try. Eddy do you have links for the parts you are talking about the adaptor and t ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Baader Microstage II adaptor looks nice. Might give that a whirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Bring it tonight Felix - I have a range of adaptors and one of them will deffo fit - probably the "Universal Camera Adaptor" which fits anything that goes on a tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks Kim will have to take yet another raincheck as have been "informed" by the missus that we are going out tonight. I never knew we were that popular and suddenly we have people asking us out to dinner or to their house.I have never heard of this "side effect" of being married! I hope it dies down I would like to do what I want to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hahaha - no probs mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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