Telescope Adapter

[sykes111s]

Hi

I am a bit confused as to what I need.

I have a Skymax 127 telescope and a Sony A7ii camera.

I want to take picture through the telescope with the camera.

I have looked round the internet and seen a couple of different options, but non are simply explained enough form me.

James

[Moonhawk]

In general you need an adapter that is compatible with your scope (some adapters fit directly onto the rear cell of the telescope - others replace the 1.25" eyepiece).

Which you go for depends on how you want to image and the specifics of your setup.

You will also need a t-ring that is compatible with your camera.

http://www.skywatcher.com/products.php?cat=28

Point to note - adding a DSLR to the back of a telescope will add significant weight and will seriously unbalance your scope/mount - you may need a counterweight system to re-balance it.

[RobDickinson]

a7mk2 isnt that heavy, 600g or something

[Moonhawk]

RobDickinson said:

a7mk2 isnt that heavy, 600g or something

It's not simply a matter of weight - but also leverage. A camera body on an extended camera mount can add significant strain to the mounting points, especially on a small/light scope.

Note I did also say "may need"