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[OM] Various Questions (part 1)

Subject: [OM] Various Questions (part 1)
From: "J. Williams" <williams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:58:55 -0800 (PST)
Hi, I have some questions I would like to get advice on.  I'm breaking
this into a couple of parts:

How significant is using teleconverters on lenses other than the
recommended ones? I have a 300mm and I am considering buying the 2X (I
already have the 1.4X); any opinions? 

I am thinking of using the 300mm with the 2x for photographing the next
Total Solar Eclipse to get a bigger image.  Any concerns?  Would I get
better images with a portable refractor like the Pronto by Televue? 

How about recommended film and exposures for the various phases of a solar
eclipse?  How to maximize exposure settings in a few minutes?  I am
thinking about getting the Quartz Intervalometer to use with my winder 2
and an OM-4t.  Opinions? 

I would like to use two cameras on the same tripod for the eclipse (or one
camera with the 300mm and the other camera with a small refractor); how
feasible is this?  I have a Bogen 3001 with a 3055 heavy ball head
(hexagon plate).  I believe there is a plate that will allow two cameras
to be mounted on a single tripod head.  Or should I get the "Side arm" or
"Double head support"? 

I find the 300mm hard to focus at infinity (since it focuses past
infinity) with the 1-10 grid screen.  Any recommendations for a better
screen to use?  


Thanks, John


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