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Is there any singastro-ian with sm40 for stacking PST?
will like to test it personally... :wink:
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*Ahem*
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Wow!!
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Post by wucheeyiun »

Hi bro ( andrew ) , can lend lend ?
just gotten my pst...wanted to get a sm40...is it worth it?
i am also machining a 1.25" visual back for a t-adapter to fit a d200...

pm u :)
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I heard there are back focus issues when imaging with a PST. Stacking the SM40 onto the PST may result in a very dark image. It means taking pictures will also be a challenge.
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No, it's not easy. But, Yes, it's worth it.

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As I mentioned before the focal point of PST is just a few millimeters above the 1.25" barrel, so be prepared for huge focus problems.

Photography with PST can only be done with eyepiece projection, or use low profile adapter for Toucam or use a barlow to push the focal point out.
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I use the eyepiece projection method with the Scopetronix Digi-T. No problems so far...
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Yes probably need a 1.25" barlow...
i am modifing from another 2" visual back, doing a low profile 1.25 visual back, hope it works :) , will post it on website, when done...
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Tachyon wrote:I use the eyepiece projection method with the Scopetronix Digi-T. No problems so far...
WHat is this Scopetronix DIgi T? Can you show a picture of the setup when you are free?
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