ReInvented2012
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Hey everyone, I have been looking into getting some new equipment (first set of equipment ever actually). I already have a Canon Rebel T3i with the kit lens 18/55mm f3.5-5.6 IS. I have decided to also order a 70/300mm f4-5.6 IS USM (maybe the Tamron version) but definitely this size/length. Everyone was a huge help in helping me decide on a lens so I had to come back and ask for more advice.
I am interested in astrophotography and cannot decide one a telescope and tripod. Some telescopes that I am looking at come with a tripod and some dont. I am wondering if I need a 2nd tripod if I get a telescope with a tripod (thats the first ?).
I am going to post some links for you all to check out what I am looking at and help me make a decision based on the equipment I already have and what I want to do (photograph stars, clusters, planets etc).
Reflectors:
Orion Telescope w/Tripod
Orion w/o Tripod
Refractors:
Orion w/o Tripod
Orion w/ Tripod
Tripods: (will I need one if I buy a telescope w/ a Tripod?
Manfrotto
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Those are all the ones I was considering. Price is a huge factor, so if you have other suggestions please dont make then $1,000 telescopes or tripods
. I also wanted to know of other things I may need to help me get started and take great pictures (filters, different lens, etc) I also know that I will need a T-ring and T-adapter to hook the camera up to the telescope.
Below are 2 images I took last night with a cheap tripod and my kit lens on the Canon T3i. I couldn't upload the best ones bc of size, so if someone can also let me know how to attach larger photos or resize them that would be a huge help. Im putting some on my flickr page as well. Also I know when taking photos of space people talk about focusing to infinity but apparently this lens I have doesnt and I had to take tons and tons of photos to try and get a clear picture. Any help with this problem would be great.

Thanks in advance for all your help. Peace & Happiness.
I am interested in astrophotography and cannot decide one a telescope and tripod. Some telescopes that I am looking at come with a tripod and some dont. I am wondering if I need a 2nd tripod if I get a telescope with a tripod (thats the first ?).
I am going to post some links for you all to check out what I am looking at and help me make a decision based on the equipment I already have and what I want to do (photograph stars, clusters, planets etc).
Reflectors:
Orion Telescope w/Tripod
Orion w/o Tripod
Refractors:
Orion w/o Tripod
Orion w/ Tripod
Tripods: (will I need one if I buy a telescope w/ a Tripod?
Manfrotto
Vanguard
Those are all the ones I was considering. Price is a huge factor, so if you have other suggestions please dont make then $1,000 telescopes or tripods

Below are 2 images I took last night with a cheap tripod and my kit lens on the Canon T3i. I couldn't upload the best ones bc of size, so if someone can also let me know how to attach larger photos or resize them that would be a huge help. Im putting some on my flickr page as well. Also I know when taking photos of space people talk about focusing to infinity but apparently this lens I have doesnt and I had to take tons and tons of photos to try and get a clear picture. Any help with this problem would be great.


Thanks in advance for all your help. Peace & Happiness.
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