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Piggyback TMB 80

Started by Yang, 08/30/2006 11:07PM
Posted 08/30/2006 11:07PM Opening Post
Can anyone suggest a way to piggyback a camera or attach a finder to a TMB 80/480. What accessory would I need.
Posted 08/30/2006 11:43PM #1
A friend uses an SV 80/480 as his finder scope. (same objective, different, but similar tube.)

If you want a nice low power view, just put in something like a 40mm Paragon, or some other long wide angle eyepiece.

As for a camera, I'd be inclined to get a wider top plate for your mount that allows you to put the camera next to your scope.

Otherwise, I think Markus now sells CNC tube rings for that scope. They would allow you to attach a top plate between the rings, and it would be simple to mount just about anything to that.