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Scotty B-land
29th of April 2007 (Sun), 02:33
Hi there, I recently got my own digital camera and I really dig it. I want to learn as much as I can about all the available features and functions etc. and I have to thank you all for this forum and your input. I intend on surfing around a bunch to see what I can learn.
I do have one specific inquiry. I got myself a Powershot S2 IS. I've poked around in the manual but not sat down and really read all of it. Of course I've been cruising around snapping pics and I think it's a bitchin camera, for me at least. My question is what kind of availablity is there for connecting my camera to a telescope or aftermarket lens for taking pics of the night sky. Obviously I have no real clue what it would intale. Can I get there from here with the camera I have or is it a pipe dream, and is there anything specific I should know.
Also any input in general about if I have a good camera, or hints tips etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Kristy
29th of April 2007 (Sun), 03:02
I have no idea, but hopefully this will bump you up and someone who knows can help.. Welcome to the forum. :)

pescare
29th of April 2007 (Sun), 03:25
Just thirty minutes in the middle of the night and it needs a bump? Wow.

Search this forum for 'teleconverter' and you'll find what you need. Lots of talk about it recently.

no_doubt
29th of April 2007 (Sun), 12:26
Hi Scotty and welcome! I don't know what's in your budget but here's a place that may have what you're interested in:

http://www.scopetronix.com/digitalcam.htm

With the proper lens adaptor tube (see www.lensmateonline.com (http://www.lensmateonline.com) ) and the correct step-down ring/s, you should be able to fit to just about any telescope.

Enjoy your S2,

Scotty B-land
30th of April 2007 (Mon), 21:15
Thanks for the link no_doubt, That is perfect! Thanks to all of you for this forum! I look forward to learning all that I can.

Kristy
1st of May 2007 (Tue), 00:54
Just thirty minutes in the middle of the night and it needs a bump? Wow.

Search this forum for 'teleconverter' and you'll find what you need. Lots of talk about it recently.


Well the forum moves so fast that things end up on page 3 in a matter of minutes.. I stumbled across this so thought I'd just be nice....:rolleyes:

Jon
1st of May 2007 (Tue), 09:39
Well the forum moves so fast that things end up on page 3 in a matter of minutes.. I stumbled across this so thought I'd just be nice....:rolleyes:
EOS and lenses - the Compacts and G-series run at a more leisurely pace . . .