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Gilligan, the scope pictured is junk. Mundo is correct. You need a spotting
scope, such as a refracting or Mak, set on a conventional tripod.

http://www.telescope.com/shopping/pr...mID=367&itemTy
pe=PRODUCT&iMainCat=4&iSubCat=10&iProductID=367

The unit above is very well made. Celestron also has a new 90mm with a flip
prism that is also waterproof for the same price, but it has yet to be tested
anywhere. A refracting spotting scope can cost even less in some cases, but I
like the little maks because they make nice asto scopes as well. A higher power
eyepiece is better than a barlow, but some folks go with barlows to use lower
power eyepieces and better eye relief (eyeglass wearers especially). The C90
and Orion 90mm are both capable as camera lenses. You'll need a T-Adaptor and a
ring for your specific camera. A long lens will outperform these scopes in some
respects, but are ungainly in their own right. Here's a pic of my D70 with a
400mm.
http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/lens.jpg

Good luck,

RB


 
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