From: Dominic-Luc Webb 
To: Greg Nuspel 
cc: ATM 
Reply-To: Dominic-Luc Webb 


On Fri, 20 Jun 2003, Greg Nuspel wrote:

> I was wondering if any one has used a microscope camera like
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3229527759&category=414
for astrophotography?
>
> --Greg Nuspel
>
> If you can't afford to do something right, then be darn sure you can afford
to do it wrong. - Charlie Nelson


I cannot see it exactly, but it looks like one I have used professionally.
These are very good cameras. The tube is typically much smaller than that
of a telescope. Also, it is not clear if this uses 35 or 120 film. I have
one for my private use, and this uses 120 film. This is so-called medium
format and can readily be purchased, althought it is a bit more expensive.
If you get it and do not end up wanting it, please contact me. I could
consider buying it myself. One of the nicest features of these is that they
are mechanical, so you do not have to bother with them not working at lower
temperatures like modern battery operated cameras. I thought I was doing
the cool modern thing to buy the fanciest most expensive Nikon photographic
camera. I cannot use it most nights because the shutter fails due to the
batteries not being strong enough at lower temperatures. These temps are
not so low, still well above freezing. As a result, I mainly use my ancient
Zeiss Ikon. Sadly, the mechanical shutter no longer works properly and jams
sometimes. I am hoping to repair this.

Dominic

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