<p>When I first started out, I used my Olympus pen e-pl1, so you're doing great with the e-pl3. It takes higher resolution photos (330 vs 300 dpi) than my wife's Nikon D5300, so your camera should work just fine. I still whip this one out every now and again just because of its simplicity. </p>

<p>The one on the right is the adapter that I use regularly. I mounts up easily to each of my telescopes. Works great and has held up nicely the last (almost) decade.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/Ik16u.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Ik16u.jpg" alt="Prime Focus 1.25&quot; micro four thirds adapter."></a></p>

<p>To avoid the shake, set as long of a timer as you can! I'm not sure if the newer pen cameras have the option for the tethered remote, but mine definitely does not. </p>

<p>As for the software, I wrote some python codes that I use for image processing, and DS9 is the interface that I use regularly, however good old photoshop (pre-everythingisstupidandcloudbased) really works wonders if you're on a budget and have or "find" a copy laying about.</p>

<p>p.s. the adapter is from <a href="http://www.telescopeadapters.com/index.htm?slrkits.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">telescopeadapters.com</a></p>

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<p>I currently own an old 1980s Celestron eight inch orange tube schmidt cassegrain telescope with tripod. I am seriously looking to dive into some astrophotography. </p>

<p>I also own an olympus pen epl3 camera. It's great for photos during my hikes, but not quite as versatile as an DSLR. Unfortunately, I know of no software out there which can tether this camera to my laptop. I don't have any great ideas on remotely controlling this camera to avoid shaking my telescope.
I'm thinking of getting a DSLR at some point anyway.</p>

<p>Is there a camera body that anyone would recommend for me?</p>

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Which camera body is best introduction for beginner amateur astrophotographer?
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# Which camera body is best introduction for beginner amateur astrophotographer?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-10-06)

I currently own an old 1980s Celestron eight inch orange tube schmidt cassegrain telescope with tripod. I am seriously looking to dive into some astrophotography.

I also own an olympus pen epl3 camera. It's great for photos during my hikes, but not quite as versatile as an DSLR. Unfortunately, I know of no software out there which can tether this camera to my laptop. I don't have any great ideas on remotely controlling this camera to avoid shaking my telescope.
I'm thinking of getting a DSLR at some point anyway.

Is there a camera body that anyone would recommend for me?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-10-07. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

When I first started out, I used my Olympus pen e-pl1, so you're doing great with the e-pl3. It takes higher resolution photos (330 vs 300 dpi) than my wife's Nikon D5300, so your camera should work just fine. I still whip this one out every now and again just because of its simplicity.

The one on the right is the adapter that I use regularly. I mounts up easily to each of my telescopes. Works great and has held up nicely the last (almost) decade.

[![Prime Focus 1.25" micro four thirds adapter.](https://i.sstatic.net/Ik16u.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Ik16u.jpg)

To avoid the shake, set as long of a timer as you can! I'm not sure if the newer pen cameras have the option for the tethered remote, but mine definitely does not.

As for the software, I wrote some python codes that I use for image processing, and DS9 is the interface that I use regularly, however good old photoshop (pre-everythingisstupidandcloudbased) really works wonders if you're on a budget and have or "find" a copy laying about.

p.s. the adapter is from [telescopeadapters.com](http://www.telescopeadapters.com/index.htm?slrkits.htm)


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