Using ZWO Astrophotography Cameras with Dslr Lenses & No Aperture Ring
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Full tutorial on how to use a Zwo Astrophotography camera with Dslr lenses that does not have an Aperture ring. You will learn how to fix this problem by making a small spacer that will hold the aperture open. Also how to connect the camera to the cmos adapter and how to attach the lens, how to use this setup on a tripod and on a star tracker like the Star Adventurer 2i.
Using programs like Sharpcap you can make also Electronic assisted astronomy by using live stack. You can see the results that i obtain on the Orion Nebula using my Zwo 224mc planetary camera, my Tamron 70/300 mm lens at 200 mm f5.6 with an optolong L Ehnance filter, mounted on the Star Adventurer 2i. Untracked astrophotography on a tripod is also possible
Tabel of contents
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00:00 1 Cmos Adapter and Accesories
00:46 2 Cmos Zwo Adapter & No Aperture Ring Lenses
02:59 3. Accesories and Spacer rings
03:48 4. Mounting a filter
04:14 5. Making a spacer to hold the Aperture Open
05:56 6. Best cameras and lenses; Undersampling, FOV, Orion Nebula
06:47 7. The Spacer (holds the aperture open)
08:19 8. Ataching the Tamron 70/300 to Zwo224
10:23 9. Using a Tripod & Livestack
11:42 10.Using the Star Adventurer 2i
13:07 11.The End & Orion Nebula Test
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Fantastic trick to lock the aperture. I remember you picking my brain over the topic. I didn’t understand at the time what direction you were going. That’s a great solution you discovered and it will not damage the equipment. Well done.
Thank you my friend! The solution was quite simple if you have a wood stick. I found an ice cream stick and i did cut a small piece and used it as a spacer
Thanks for the video! I've got a nice idea after watching it!
13:06 now, try to change the declination of the lens :)
Thank you , i am gald it was inspiring!
HAHAHA 😂 what a co-incidence, I just learned that yesterday noon while experimenting with my ASI224MC and Nikon 70-300 mm lens. And now today, while searching for astrophotography using ASI224MC and camera lens, I came across your video. Anyways, I cut two parts from a matchstick to insert them at the place and keep the aperture fully open. Also planning to 3D print the small tab to use as an insert. Now just waiting for the clouds to clear the Canadian skies ☺. Thanks for sharing 👍
thank you! That's awesome! A 3d printed small piece would be very nice. i wonder why zwo does not sell something like this for similar situations
Thanks for the video. I am going through the same process. Some time I had used the little wedge to hold the aperture open but couldn't make it work now. In the end I made a 'C' clip that holds the aperture open. Horses for Courses eh?
Glad you found a good way to use it. Lately i have been using my refractor at 360 mm with dedicated heavier cameras. I feel a little stressed using a heavy camera with the setup i used in the video but with lighter cameras it feels more stable
Really good video Ioan. Information like this is so helpful. Well done and thanks for taking the time to make this great video.
Glad you enjoyed it my friend! I wish you clear sky Jim!
Perfect for beginners!
Thank you Horațiu!
Wonderful result. Very good video. Congratulations.
Thank you very much!
What a great idea, as if I needed another excuse to spend more money😆, Happy New Year.
Thank you. Happy new year!
Canon lens that have no aperture ring, and are not STM, will default to wide open when used with the adapter. Its only lens that are closed when they are not connected that have this issue. Easy check is to look through a lens when not connected, if its wide open, all good. Otherwise you have to do a trick like this
Hello thanks for the info. Unfortunately i have only Nikon lenses and all are closed when removed from my Nikon camera. When i will get the chance i will look through some canon lenses to see if they have the iris closed or open. Clear Sky!
I have a Sony 70-200 F4, is it possible to use with ZWO Astro cam ? If yes which ZWO model you recommend and which ZWO adapter to mate with this Sony lens ?
Hello. Unfortunately i do not have Sony camera or lenses at the moment. Zwo adapter should work regarding adapter you need one that works with sony i think
very nicely explained the usage here... Is it possible to use this adapter between a Nikon DSLR and Nikon lens, so that I can attach filters for night sky photography?
I have not tryed that so i do not know. You can still use filters on front of many lenses using a step down ring
@@GalaxyArtMedia I am looking for options to use filters like L-enhance/ L-pro... my lens is a 95mm.. there will be a lot of vignetting if I try to step down...
This is great too and even better shows why this is just not a good idea. Apples and oranges - the astro cameras are meant for long focal length telescopes. Thanks very much Ioan.
Thank you. The size of the sensor does matter also in this situation. If i will use my new camera.altair 26c that is apsc size i can get better images with this setup. Especially milky way. But for dso it needs longer focal. My last project is with messier 106 at 1500 mm with skymax 127. Clouds most of the nights so i have for the moment 3 hours of images
Clear sky buddy!