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Why haven't you used your gitzo macro rail buddy? I had some cheap rails that I hated, since the nob you turn to move the the rail was too loose,too hard to turn when moving the camera up a grade, and it never was rock steady even when locked down.
This rail seems better in several respects. It has a large nob to adjust position of the rail, two round rails to keep it stable and hopefully to keep it smooth but still tight without binding up. A good size lock lever so adjustments can be made and the quickly locked down.
I am worried that the rail length might be a bit short, but better short than unsteady and a pain to use! Lol
I'm hoping to get an off center column tripod for my macro to use this with, capitalizing on the versatility of the tripod and the fine tuning of the rail.
This rail seems better in several respects. It has a large nob to adjust position of the rail, two round rails to keep it stable and hopefully to keep it smooth but still tight without binding up. A good size lock lever so adjustments can be made and the quickly locked down.
I am worried that the rail length might be a bit short, but better short than unsteady and a pain to use! Lol
I'm hoping to get an off center column tripod for my macro to use this with, capitalizing on the versatility of the tripod and the fine tuning of the rail.
Thumper_6119
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You are going to really enjoy that lens. I have sure loved mine.
I almost bought that when I was thinking about getting a macro lens.
Scott Murray
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NEXSTAR 4SE COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPE
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| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
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| Aperture (mm) | 102 mm (4.02 in) |
| Focal Length | 1325 mm (52 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 13 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 53 x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Star Diagonal | Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90 viewing angle |
| Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Tripod | Steel with built-in wedge |
| Power Requirements | 8-AA batteries (not included) |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 241 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 15 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.5 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.37 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.14 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 212 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 1.38 in (35 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 12% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 13.5 in (343 mm) |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 11 lbs (4.99 kg) |
| Tripod Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port |
| Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| Database | 38,181 accessible objects |
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Scott Murray
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T-ADAPTER, NEXSTAR 4SE
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Hey all! I finally was able to get a Gitzo tripod for my macro shots! Thanks Glenn for the great advice buddy!
Anyway I borrowed the $265.00 and bought a Gitzo G2220 that has the ability for the center post to go horizontal too without removing the post! Woohoo!
I will be changing the head to a ARCA swiss z1 ball head when the tripod is delivered!
Here is a photo of it posted in the listing.
Anyway I borrowed the $265.00 and bought a Gitzo G2220 that has the ability for the center post to go horizontal too without removing the post! Woohoo!
I will be changing the head to a ARCA swiss z1 ball head when the tripod is delivered!
Here is a photo of it posted in the listing.
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Awesome my friend! I think I looked at this model, but I can remember since it was likely more than I could afford. I hope you'll love it!
Awesome my friend! I think I looked at this model, but I can remember since it was likely more than I could afford. I hope you'll love it!
I first need to do some sessions in the gym before I can lift it without collapsing.
3.5kg (close to 8 lbs I think) ain't nothing. But at least it has a decent height. I need to stand on a box if I fully extend everything.
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RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Well to save my poor back at least a little pain, I bought myself a stool! Lol And as I posted elsewhere I also bought myself a beike brand bk45 gimbal head!
Photos from eBay listings the items came from.
Bill, did you receive the stool yet??? Were you satisfied??
Pat in GA
No I just bought it and will have to wait on it getting shipped. I haven't tried this type of stool yet, but this one seemed pretty well made and will handle 250lbs, so I have high hopes that it will work out good.
I was tempted by one with a back rest and would handle 300lbs, but this stool was $37.00 and the better one was around $63.00 and 3lbs difference in carry weight. 2lbs vs 5lbs.
Sorry I don't have much info for ya yet my friend.
I was tempted by one with a back rest and would handle 300lbs, but this stool was $37.00 and the better one was around $63.00 and 3lbs difference in carry weight. 2lbs vs 5lbs.
Sorry I don't have much info for ya yet my friend.
Horoscope Fish
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A very exciting 42" reflector...
Ooooooooooooooooo... Pec pads!!
Please... People! Contain your enthusiasm!!
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Ooooooooooooooooo... Pec pads!!
Please... People! Contain your enthusiasm!!
*Photos are not to scale.
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