Remote Switch & Tripod

[Inferno]

I wonder why no one though about that in this forum?

Is there anyone who can help me with a remote switch?

I want to capture some star and galaxy trails. I have a 1000D and would need a remote switch for the same.

Is it available in India? Cost? Is its worth it?

Also, can someone enlighten me on tripods?

About the cost and other important stuffs?

[KrishnenduKes]

Maybe you should consult this thread: http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/showthread.php?t=429&highlight=astrophotography

And ask Dr Suresh for the real advice. Also Surya can be of great help since he builds telescopes and shoots stars too! :)

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[Bibudesh]

if u want to shoot star trails (yawn!..) then the set up is easy and cheap. Get any 500 bucks tripod. A remote wil not cost more than 1000 bucks.

If you want to get into telescopic (WOW!.) then get ready to shell out 6 figures. Follow the link given by ken.

[hitanshu]

remote can be made via motorola handsfree (2.5mm) or DealExtreme :D

[robin234]

without good eq mout you won't be able to shoot anything except Moon with telescope without trailing :).Seocnldy ,Delhi is not a good place to shoot star trails due to light pollution etc
if you're interested in astronomy + astrophotography join AAA

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