My little scope

[mik]

Hello here is my ZS66 semi apo

Mick.

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[John]

That looks a lovely scope Mick. The William Optics stuff is beautifully finished

John

[philsail1]

Lovely Scope Mick! Have you taken any photos through it yet?

I notice you've got it mounted on a "Velbon" tripod. What model?

I have the "DV 7000" and have had a Skywatcher 80T (1.5kg weight) short tube refractor mounted on it, but I found the tripod head would not hold the scope in the vertical axis at any angle over 75 degrees. The scope gradually tilted back - unless I tightened the "thumb" screw so tight that it was difficult to unscrew. Do you have any difficulties with this axis?

I would be interested to know.

Regards,

Phil Edwards (phislail1)

Incidently, I have now sold the Skywatcher and intend to buy a Skywatcher 90 Maksutov - this is a lighter scope (1.37kg) so it may be better.

[Rob]

I've had this one (twice)... super little scope, very capable.

[mik]

Phil

Ive not done any imaging through it i am pure visual at the moment.

As for the tripod mine is also a DV7000 and i have the same problems as you.

Cheers Mick.

[centroid]

A very nicely engineered scope is that Mick, and with a good reputation too.

BTW, I have a Slik 5000DX tripod, which I bought primarily for use with my 30D, but I did use it very successfully with a PST. Am quite impressed with the build quality of the Slik.

Dave

[mik]

The Velbon tripod is very good but the head lets it down.

I am thinking of getting a WO ezetouch alt az head to go on it so i can

hang bigger scopes on it

Mick.

[jonifive]

ezetouch alt az head

They ain't cheap.

I love my 66....it used to be Robs.

JV

[Rob]

ezetouch alt az head

They ain't cheap.

I love my 66....it used to be Robs.

JV

Good man JV!!... its a super scope and real suprise on usual suspect DSO's. I managed nice views of M81 & M82. M13, M92, M27, M57.

R

[philsail1]

Yes Mik, I'm going to look for another head for my Velbon 7000. Might pick one up in a charity shop or Car Boot, somewhere?

Your scope looks a littel beauty! You must keep it!

Philsail1

[barkis]

You love that little fellow don't you Mik, come on now, you do don't you.

Certainly a little beaut. They know how how to build em. WO.

They feel nice too, don't they.?

Ron.

[mik]

Dunno what you are trying to say Ron.

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[SteelRat]

Heheheheheh

[barkis]

Dunno what you are trying to say Ron.

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Mik. I notice there is a misty look in the eye of your loved one.

Ron.

[mik]

:love7:

[supernova]

:love2: :binky:

Dont give him Calpol he will not get up at night.