Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-24-2018, 11:21 AM
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Bob,
You just might be on to something there. I was thinking of something crazy, like hopping an Allegiant air flight from here in South Bend to someplace like Phoenix, for a weekend of photography.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-23-2018, 05:51 PM
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Bob,
I usually use a 12s timer for my moon shots. I've also programmed one of my old universal remotes to trigger the shutter, so I can do MUP shooting. What would really help, however, would be to have just ONE blessed night out of 25 be clear overhead.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-23-2018, 01:59 PM
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I've seen Davis and Sanford and wondered about them. I take it they're better known in the video world? ---------- Post added 12-23-18 at 01:59 PM ----------
Also, the Star Adventurer kit looks like a fantastic piece of equipment. Does it also align and find based on GPS?[COLOR="Silver"]
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-23-2018, 06:38 AM
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Morning, Marcus!
The tendency to wobbly also applying to the third extension on the tripod - hence, the greater stability of using only two.
The biggest disadvantage to any tripod is my height - I invariably have to lean over to use them.
So, if I understand you, and my feeling, correctly, this tripod will likely work well with a good head on it. And, if the base isn't suitable, I can likely use the head on another base.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 08:12 PM
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One more thing - I realized that my tripod head is removable, and I could substitute a better tilt/pan head. Is it worthwhile investing in the head alone? Without the third legs extended, this tripod (photo attached) seems very stable (and it's really not that bad with the third extended). Thoughts?
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 07:57 PM
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"Sag" is the exact reason I'm looking. Once I add a 2x T/C onto an Adaptall 60-300, the old Slick just ain't what she used to be...or something.
Thanks for the advice!
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 06:35 PM
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All good advice, thank you! And yeah, I know it's astro - I saw the typo, but by the time I did, there was too much good advice. Besides, if someone were offering advice on astral bodies, that could be fun, too :P
Attached is a moon photo from a couple nights ago - from my Soligor 450mm f/8.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 01:26 PM
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DeadJohn - thank you! I am going to try my darnedest to avoid EQ mounts. The less expensive ones shake like an attack of the nerves. The good ones are...VERY expensive. Perhaps in the future.... ---------- Post added 12-22-18 at 01:27 PM ----------
Marcus,
Can the "hard to adjust" head be replaced on that model?
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 11:51 AM
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Mostly the moon, at present, but I'd love to seek more "deep sky" objects. However, I suspect an EQ mount would be necessary for that, absent a GPS unit (which isn't for long, LONG, exposures, as far as I can tell). ---------- Post added 12-22-18 at 11:52 AM ----------
I've seen the Alta Pro older series recommended before, and there are some very good used prices for it out there, when it appears used. Thank you!
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
12-22-2018, 08:55 AM
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So, I have a nice, fairly stable, aluminum Slick (pre-Slik) with a single grip which loosens to adjust, then tightens to hold. It's nice enough (esp. for $3 from the local thrift shop) for most photography. However, I very much enjoy moon and other astral photography, and like. The Slick simply cannot handle a 450mm Soligor lens, and probably not any I might get in the future (example: like that massive Pentax zoom selling now on here).
So, I've been researching. It seems like I need a tripod that supports 10 lbs or more. In addition, a ball head seems preferable for astral. However, I wanted to drop this in here to see what you fellow geeks could suggest. I've also been comparing camera tripods with telescope mounts / tripods with much heavier support possibilities (and concomitant weight addition).
With that said, I am open to rec's of characteristics, as well as specific equipment. Thank you!
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