We use a T-Ring with a bayonet fitting to attach to your camera body.

On the other side of the T-ring is a T2 thread where our T-adapter screws in. This then slides into the back of the telescope and secured.

Different camera brands and sometimes different models within a brand take different bayonet fittings and therefore our T-Rings are not compatible with all cameras.

The following cameras are compatible.

Canon DSLR cameras EOS Range, eg 5D, 80D, 800D, 1000D

Nikon D DSLR Cameras

Pentax K DSLR Cameras

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Other brands and Mirrorless cameras of various brands are not compatible with our T-rings unless you bring your own T-ring.

The T-ring needs to be able to fit our T-adapter with the T2 thread. Our telescope has a narrow focus range so only our T-adapter can be used. Your T-ring cannot be more than 1cm in diameter (ie 1cm protruding from your camera once connected.)

We are trying to obtain t-rings for mirrorless cameras in the future.

We can take the photos for you or you can do it yourself.

You will need to know your camera settings well and it is best to test it before you come without the lens attached to ensure your camera can take pictures manually while the lens is not attached.

You will need a remote shutter release in order to take exposures longer than 30 seconds. Most cameras cannot take exposures longer than 30 seconds without this. We have some that fit most models of Canon (RS-60E3, RS-80N3), Nikon cameras (MC-DC2, MC-30A). Most pentax cameras are compatible with the canon RS60E3.If you have a Nikon camera, make sure it does take a remote shutter release as I have seen some that have no where to connect one. We have an old Minolta type that fits some sony models

Know how to adjust the following settings
Manual or Bulb setting
Exposure time and Bulb setting
ISO sensitivity
Mirror lock sometimes helps.
Turning on and off the rear display
Turning on and off the live view.
Enabling a remote shutter release to be functional (essential for Nikons)

If you have not familiarised yourself with your camera, much of the hour will be wasted working out your camera and time will be up with not many pictures taken.