Sunday, July 5, 2020

Adapting the Adapter

Meade EclipseView 76 mm f/9.2
Logitech C270
I tried this a few weeks ago and, because of C270 design changes, it didn't fit the adapter. I drilled out the camera face plate to fit the adapter threads, but this put the sensor so far back, I could only bring it into focus with a Barlow. Results were disappointing to say the least.
Today, I realized my best bet was to modify the adapter. I cut off the threaded portion, drilled out the camera faceplate to fit the next step on the adapter, and drilled out the adapter to fit around the sensor.
Tonight, I shot another video of the Moon. Plenty of room for improvement, but much better than my earlier attempt.