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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL SLRs

Last updated: 7 August 2008

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Subject:	ETX-60 T-Ring Adapter
Sent:	Monday, August 4, 2008 16:38:48
From:	Ron Balch (ba_dog@yahoo.com)
I ran across your ETX site in my search for a T-Ring Adapter.  I have
the ETX-60, it is the first telescope i've ever had so please forgive me
if I ask something dumb or something.  :)

After I figure out how to align the scope and be able to actually find
planets, andromeda, nebula, etc, I am going to want to try and take some
photos of these items.  I currently have an Olympus Evolt E-500 DSLR
camera.  Olympus has adopted this 4/3 system so I don't think any 35mm
adapter would work, but I'm not sure and am having trouble finding
anything about it, or finding a purpose built adapter for this
camera/scope combination.  Not sure if you could help or if you know,
never hurts to ask.  ;)

Thank you very much, and I am sure going to be a frequent visitor to
your site as I have much to learn.

Thanks again..

Ron

Mike here: If you search the ETX Site for "Evolt" you will find one previous article. You might want to read that. What you would likely need is a T-Ring adapter made for your camera (which should be available from any Olympus dealer). The T-RIng adapter then mates to the adapter that is attached to the telescope.

Go to the 2006 Olympus DSLR Astrophotography Page.

Go back to the Astrophotography Page.

Go back to my ETX Home Page.