u/Reaper01Actual1970

I just received my replacement eye cup for my R6II and how it fit perfectly and creates such an improved seal around my eye socket, blocking out the extreme light around me here in central Florida.

And, I got it from AliExpress for $18.85 with free shipping and it was here in a week.

They call it the KIWI soft silicone long camera viewfinder eyepiece eye cup for Canon R5 R5C R6 R6 Mark II eye shade protector.

I wish I had been able to find one like this for my last camera, which was a Canon R. But, I never could find one that was listed as fitting it.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/8a7YnC97QQGhHu9mJc1Bqw.UKCfF7Eb9GztJQLbNR7d8u

I bought an old C5 a while back, but there was, as I later learned, some missing pieces.

Since then, I learned in this group, there was a missing piece called a "visual back" that I need to purchase, so I just received this on from AliExpress.

I also recently received a mounting plate that screws onto the mount on the bottom that allows it to be mounted to my Manfrotto 504HD tripod mount.

My biggest problem now (that I know of) is that I ordered this 9x50 Illuminated Reticle Finder Scope (https://a.co/d/0cky7QSq) and there was no screws to mount it and the original finder scope rail screws are just a tad too short.

Assuming I can find stainless steel screws that aren't too long (I'm worried about damaging the internals of the scope) that will fit into the counter sunk holes and not block the finder scope holder from sliding into the base, unless I'm mistaken, I should be ready to drag it out into the yard on my next clear night to look around with it. (HOPEFULLY)

I just can't afford the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro that I want yet and haven't a clue about the eye pieces I have right now are good for.

Maybe people here will evaluate my eyepiece collection and tell me if they are garbage or if something basic is missing.

Celestron 45° Erect Image Diagonal 1¼"

Meade 2× Telenegative Multi-Coated Barlow Lens

Meade Super Plössl 26mm LP Multi-Coated

Meade Super Plössl 9.7mm LP Multi-Coated

Meade PL 6mm Muliti-Coated

Orion Collimating Eyepiece

I'm trying to determine what to bring to my 1st serious attempt of capturing the Skyway Bridge at the entrance of Tampa Bay.

Out of my current inventory of lenses, I'm most seriously considering the use of on my Canon R6 Mark II with either:

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM with a Canon 2x extender

***OR***

My Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports

As I understand it, from the point I'll be taking pictures from to the bridge is 2.4-2.7 miles away.

Has anyone got any experience that would help me determine which lens arrangement would give me the best sharpness and color after the lights come on at dusk before it gets completely dark without the lights becoming a blur?

I've got both of my SD cards set for RAW, plan on using my remote control shutter button and plan on trying AutoStakkert!4 for the first time.

Also, I don't know how many pictures I should take because I'm completely new to this and have never used AutoStakkert!4 before, so any suggestions will be appreciated.

I love how President Trump is driving the left out of their minds every day and continues to bring things like this reflecting pool back better than ever before.

Don't forget to take time out of your day to smell the salty liberal tears. ❤️

This would be a welcome addition to the Miami skyline!!!

I'm running a Canon R6 Mark II, RF/EF adapter with a Breakthrough Photography X4 CPL (Circular Polarizer) filter, Canon EF 2x II Extender and a Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens on a Manfrotto 546GB tripod with a 504HD head.

How does this sound to grab some photos of the moon to those that is familiar with these things?

My current Astrophotography setup

🚨 HOLY CRAP. A new Congressional map has been drawn that shows what happens to America when districts are COMPACT, fair in shape, account for actual population, without gerrymandering

280 REPUBLICANS

156 Democrats.

A law-dropping GOP majority 🇺🇸

And DEMOCRATS have been cheating for decades. Not just the VRA race districts that have been abolished — but cheating the GOP out of fair seats

I can't wait to see it! 😍

This is true equality.

We need to have him/her (or whatever she claims to be) removed because of her appointment being part of the autopen fraud.