Airsport Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi everyone!I am new to astronomy and have recenty been Inspired by all the stargazing live activities (Well done the BBC!).Being fortunate to be nearly reaching early retirement, I have happily invested in a set of Quantum 7.4 25x50 Binos which are superb and now look forward to many hours of seeing what is above my head at night (and for daytime ship viewing as well).I thought it might be worth mentioning that for any prospective buyer of the Quantum 7.4s, the supplied case is of appaling qualitywith each of the 3 handles snapping off in turn when attempting to lift the case - Not good!Does anyone know where to get a good case from for these Binos?maybe a wooden case of metal flight case type?Many thanksJon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Jon, welcome to SGL Maplins do quite good cases, inexpensive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Jon, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Jon!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi John, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hello Jon and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ickle_janie Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Sorry about this but i've had to piggy back on someone else's post as I couldn'd find the new post thing (female AND blonde) I'm about to take the plunge and buy my first telescope (hopefully a Skyhawk 1145p ) but I'd like to know if I can attach my Canon digital SLR camera to it... Can advice would be greatly appreciatedJanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Sorry about this but i've had to piggy back on someone else's post as I couldn'd find the new post thing (female AND blonde) I'm about to take the plunge and buy my first telescope (hopefully a Skyhawk 1145p ) but I'd like to know if I can attach my Canon digital SLR camera to it... Can advice would be greatly appreciatedJanie You probably could with the appropriate T-ring and nosepiece. First Light Optics - T RingsFirst Light Optics - FLO 1.25-inch T mount camera adapterAlthough, if you are getting the Skyhawk on the EQ1 mount First Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145P, you just need to be aware that the mount does not have a motor drive, so it won't automatically following an object across the sky. I've never used an EQ1 so I'm not sure how well it could cope with the extra weight of a camera attached.And er, welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi everyone!I am new to astronomy and have recenty been Inspired by all the stargazing live activities (Well done the BBC!).Being fortunate to be nearly reaching early retirement, I have happily invested in a set of Quantum 7.4 25x50 Binos which are superb and now look forward to many hours of seeing what is above my head at night (and for daytime ship viewing as well).I thought it might be worth mentioning that for any prospective buyer of the Quantum 7.4s, the supplied case is of appaling qualitywith each of the 3 handles snapping off in turn when attempting to lift the case - Not good!Does anyone know where to get a good case from for these Binos?maybe a wooden case of metal flight case type?Many thanksJonCan't help you on the flight case, but you may be interested to know that one of our regulars is developing a website aimed at astronomy using binoculars: http://binocularsky.com/binoc_about.phpWelcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Jon,Welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Jon, welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJ1961 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hello all, new member here.I'm also piggy backing because I'm sending from my Xoom pad and I can't find any other way of getting involved with any conversations.Anyway, I have a Meade LX90 8" and 90mm Explore. Not done any major photography yet but planning a community stargazing live event for Saturday 28th in Edenbridge, Kent, so might try then.Regards to allSent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig20264 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hello Jon, welcome along and enjoy your retirement with many clear nights ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Firstly hi to Jon and welcome to the forum. Very nice binos by the way but I have heard others comment on the case as well but can't recall any solutions. Will have a dig around to what I can find!Hi as well to GJ1961 and welcome to you as well to this great forum. I take it the number in your tag might be an important year of your birth - had the same idea in my own tag but it doesn't conform to the age of my behaviour - so everyone keeps reminding me! Nice aperture on your scope so you will be able to resolve plenty of detail. Steve Richards "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95) is a really good book to get you started as it will tell you all you need and why you need it to obtain the level of imaging that you are after. Modestly priced and will probably save you money in helping you plan a realistic budget which will also take into account the needs of processing the captured data.Clear skies guys James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hello and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsport Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and especially to Black Knight for the link to the binocular astronomy site - Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_the_Hunter Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi & welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Welcome to SGL, bino's make a great first purchase clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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