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I use the Fujifilm X mount camera system and would like to mount one of my bodies to a telescope and maybe do HDMI out to a monitor or TV.
I would like to start out with something on the cheap, but not total garbage.
I'm not looking for something that can see into the future just something to get some good pictures with.
Can someone suggest a telescope that would work for me?
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I don't mean to harsh your buzz, just injecting a little reality here.
Cheers,
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I have a Fuji X-a1 myself, I have never figured out how to display a picture on my TV. If you know how to, I would like to hear.
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I do not think it is possible to record video or photos with the camera using a TV as a live display, i.e.
I'm not sure which you had in mind, but it sounded like the latter, and I don't think that is possible.
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I think what the OP wanted is to just open the Fuji shutter for X seconds then there is an image recorded in theVoyageur wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:06 pm Pretty sure you can connect the camera to a TV using a cable with HDMI micro or mini (not sure which) connected to the camera and regular HDMI connected to the TV for playback of images or video already recorded and saved.
I do not think it is possible to record video or photos with the camera using a TV as a live display, i.e. EAA or NRTV.
I'm not sure which you had in mind, but it sounded like the latter, and I don't think that is possible.
I tried what you said on my Fuji but it didn't work for unknown reasons. I will try it again right now!
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Mounts: Vixen SXW/Starbook (original); Stellarvue M2C alt-az.
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Always recommend this series of videos for the beginner!
This is the first of a multi part series, I suggest looking at them all
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Ah it works! Last time I tried it I must have forgotten to press the "Play" button on the camera.
So I guess you can only display it with HDMI if you're not taking a picture. Maybe it's possible to hook it up with a USB cable to a laptop and display it while taking another picture.
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If you have a
As for feeding a live view to a monitor, you can use a webcam or an "electronic eyepiece". I use a Bresser Electronic Eyepiece, which sends live images to a laptop. You can also save the live images to a movie file.
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Has anyone used one of these?
Thank you all for posting..
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If you plan on getting into
If there is any one thing you should NOT skimp on for
Here is part 2 of Forrest Tanaka's videos where he discusses mounts.
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UlteriorModem wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:15 pm The 4SE is an alt az mount. You could use it for lunar imaging or short duration of bright deep sky objects. Other than that it wont work well for astrophotography.
If you plan on getting into AP to any depth you will quickly outgrow the alt az mount.
If there is any one thing you should NOT skimp on for AP it is the mount. It really is "ALL ABOUT THE MOUNT!" I personally went through three mounts till I got one I was satisified with.
Here is part 2 of Forrest Tanaka's videos where he discusses mounts.
Great video. Learned a lot that I didn't know.. There is a lot more to this than I ever thought and not sure I want to get that deep into the hobby or spend a lot of money to give it a try...
Thanks for posting..
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You are a good listener and a wise individual for admitting that upfront. We are always here to answer any more questions and provide advice where needed.
Cheers,
JT
∞ AP Scopes: #1: TPO 6" f/9 RC #2: ES 102 f/7 APO #3: ES 80mm f/6 APO
∞ G&G Scopes: #1: Meade 102mm f/7.8 #2: Bresser 102mm f/4.5
∞ Guide Scopes: 70 & 80mm fracs -- The El Cheapo Bros.
∞ Mounts: iOptron CEM70AG, SW EQ6R, Celestron AVX, SLT & GT (Alt-Az), Meade DS2000
∞ Cameras: #1: ZWO ASI294MC Pro #2: 662MC #3: 120MC, Canon T3i, Orion SSAG, WYZE Cam3
∞ Binos: 10X50,11X70,15X70, 25X100 ∞ AP Gear: ZWO EAF and mini EFW and the Optolong L-eXteme filter
∞ EPs: ES 2": 21mm 100° & 30mm 82° Pentax XW: 7, 10, 14, & 20mm 70°
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