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Started by hakescl, 11/27/2009 05:49AM
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Posted 11/27/2009 05:49AM Opening Post
Charles Hakes
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Location: Durango CO, US

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I have been looking at various timers and battery packs or combos for my Canon 50D. Looks like there are several options that might be much cheaper than Canon brand. (e.g. TR-A from Satechi,) Any comments on what is out there? Anything I am totally forgetting or should avoid? Any battery packs that use D cells? or adapters for 12V lead acid?

Thanks,
Charlie
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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
Posted 11/27/2009 01:46PM #1
Ivan Ong
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You could take a look at the Cercis Astro stuff for the Canon DSLR. The 12V DC adapter works very well with a 12V battery. Much better than buying individual Canon batteries that die quickly in the cold.
Good luck,
Ivan
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