On Tue, 11 Apr 2000, Howard W. Jackman wrote:

> Thanks to all the Mapuger's that responded to my question on
> counterweights!!! It looks like I'm going to go with the Losmandy set.
> A big thanks especially to LX-50 aka. Michel, Enjoy the new toy!! Now
> for a new question, Which would you suggest, the Losmandy piggyback
> camera mount? OR the Losmandy dovetail plate with the optional camera
> mount on it? My major concern is stability for the camera!
>
> Thanks
> Howard

Hi, Howard,

I would suggest the Losmandy dovetail mounting system as the best choice
for this application. This gives you the ability to use the Losmandy
camera mount on it with reasonable size lenses or to mount rings on the
scope to hold larger telephoto lenses. I've done this with great success
and if you decide in the future to mount something on the order of a 1000
mm focal length scope for wide angle shots, you need only buy the
appropriate mounting rings and you'll be ready to go. I feel it's the most
flexible approach for the long term. I've also used the simple Meade
piggyback bracket for 60 and 90 minute exposures with a 200 mm telephoto
lens with great success but I feel more secure using the Losmandy camera
mount, particularly with heavier lenses. BTW, IMO the 2-axis Losmandy
mount is amply sufficient for framing shots.

Greg Hartke
Sykesville, MD

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