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My kit for the solar eclipse, tested in my back garden

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:50 pm
by michael.h.f.wilkinson
Just before leaving I did a last balance test of the kit I plan to use. Fortunately, I have a little band of sherpas (my sons) who are very happy to carry part of the kit in their carry-on luggage. The kit consists of my APM 80 mm triplet, with Ca-K module and ASI178MM, and my Canon EOS 700D with 100-400 mm zoom and 1.5x tele-converter, both carried on an EQ3-2, with a DIY "travel counterweight". I filled this with sand, and taped the battery pack to it, and got perfect balance.
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All survived the trip to the USA, so hopefully the weather gods will be clement, come the big day.

Re: My kit for the solar eclipse, tested in my back garden

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:02 pm
by marktownley
Nice rig! Looking forward to seeing the results!

Re: My kit for the solar eclipse, tested in my back garden

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:05 am
by Montana
Glad you got there safely Michael, have fun and clear skies :hamster:

Alexandra

Re: My kit for the solar eclipse, tested in my back garden

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 3:08 pm
by MapleRidge
Great setup Michael...best of luck capturing some great images!!!

You are fortunate to have additional bags to help cart everything around ;)

Brian

Re: My kit for the solar eclipse, tested in my back garden

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:42 am
by Derek Klepp
I look forward to your results Michael.Alas my children have grown so I have to carry less now.