Grant Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 The old thread is so large it is causing performance issues with the forum’s search indexer. We think this is the reason for the recent search issues we’ve experienced. The old thread has now been locked and is available here: https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/305552-what-did-the-postman-bring/page/557/ Please use this thread ongoing for ‘What did the postman bring?’ posts. In future, we will look to start a new thread every year or so to stop this issue repeating. 4 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy80 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 If you think the search indexer is suffering, just think of all the poor posties delivering all this stuff! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Got another one of those tiny filter cases This time with the (cheap and nasty ) filters in to see what they are like - only adds four quid to the price - obviously not the Lumicon OIII though which cost more than all my cases put together 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I’ve wanted another pair of these ever since I stupidly sold the last ones! Found these used for a not too outrageous price, with a 6mth warranty. I’ve just ordered two 58-48mm step down rings too so I can fit my filters to the objectives. Will also order some lens caps for the objectives. I was a bit concerned when I first tried them as the stabilisation was jumpy when panning. However, a new set of batteries fixed that, so all is good. Will defo take these away with me this summer 👍 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy80 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 10mm BCO courtesy of @bosun21 I’ve fancied trying one of these for a long time due to the number of reports on how good they are at drawing out the faintest of DSOs. Planning a bit of a shootout with my 9mm BGO. I seem to recall @John reviewing the BCOs and comparing them to BGOs when they were first released. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Of the 3 Baader Classic Orthos I felt the 10mm and 18mm were the best - they seemed even a touch better than the Baader Genuine Orthos at or around that focal length. The 6mm BCO was pretty good but I felt that it was just a little behind the Baader GO 6mm. Some folks in the USA who use very large aperture dobs under desert skies rated the 10mm Baader Classic Ortho as one of the very best eyepieces for teasing out faint galaxies - only the Zeiss ZAO 10mm could best it and even then, only by a hair. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkSteele Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 2 hours ago, Stu said: I’ve wanted another pair of these ever since I stupidly sold the last ones! Found these used for a not too outrageous price, with a 6mth warranty. I’ve just ordered two 58-48mm step down rings too so I can fit my filters to the objectives. Will also order some lens caps for the objectives. I was a bit concerned when I first tried them as the stabilisation was jumpy when panning. However, a new set of batteries fixed that, so all is good. Will defo take these away with me this summer 👍 Nice. I have been thinking seriously about ordering a pair of these. Where did you source the step down rings? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 27 minutes ago, DirkSteele said: Nice. I have been thinking seriously about ordering a pair of these. Where did you source the step down rings? They do work really well, both for daytime and Astro. The stabilisation definitely allows you to see more at night. This is where I bought them, same place as about ten years ago when I first bought them 🤪 https://www.srb-photographic.co.uk/srb-58-48mm-step-down-ring-2619-p.asp 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 DHL delivered a missing in action parcel that unboxed itself, wrapped itself in a plastic bag and then delivered to another address. Suffice to say the long awaited FT focuser was not as dispatched ☹️ New one now being supplied in its place, watch this space. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun21 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 3 hours ago, Stu said: I’ve wanted another pair of these ever since I stupidly sold the last ones! Found these used for a not too outrageous price, with a 6mth warranty. I’ve just ordered two 58-48mm step down rings too so I can fit my filters to the objectives. Will also order some lens caps for the objectives. I was a bit concerned when I first tried them as the stabilisation was jumpy when panning. However, a new set of batteries fixed that, so all is good. Will defo take these away with me this summer 👍 Out of curiosity Stu, how heavy are they? Can they be used hand held comfortably? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 19 minutes ago, bosun21 said: Out of curiosity Stu, how heavy are they? Can they be used hand held comfortably? Thanks. They are quoted at 1.1kg. I find them fine to handhold. Full review here: http://www.scopeviews.co.uk/Canon15x50IS.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 1 hour ago, Alan White said: DHL delivered a missing in action parcel that unboxed itself, wrapped itself in a plastic bag and then delivered to another address. Suffice to say the long awaited FT focuser was not as dispatched ☹️ New one now being supplied in its place, watch this space. Nice one! Rare as rocking horse do/do these days! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroscot2 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) Altair Herschel wedge. Looking forward to viewing some sun. Edited July 11 by Astroscot2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedgun Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 1 hour ago, Astroscot2 said: Altair Herschel wedge. Looking forward to viewing some sun. ~ I like mine! . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 4 hours ago, Stu said: They do work really well, both for daytime and Astro. The stabilisation definitely allows you to see more at night. This is where I bought them, same place as about ten years ago when I first bought them 🤪 https://www.srb-photographic.co.uk/srb-58-48mm-step-down-ring-2619-p.asp Quoting myself….. wouldn’t it be great if there were some 58mm or 48mm solar filters which could be used with these binos. Anyone know of any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDuke82 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 My Celestron Dew Heater Ring, Dew Shield, Dew Heater Controller and Baader UHC L Filter arrived as well as my Vibration Suppression Pads that came with my Scope that were backordered since March. Now if my Baader Oii and Variable Polarized Filter will arrive I will have everything I have ordered since May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 19 hours ago, Stu said: Quoting myself….. wouldn’t it be great if there were some 58mm or 48mm solar filters which could be used with these binos. Anyone know of any? Baader ASBF Solar Filters for Binoculars and Camera-Lenses | First Light Optics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 3 minutes ago, Franklin said: Baader ASBF Solar Filters for Binoculars and Camera-Lenses | First Light Optics Thanks Tim. I was hoping to find some that screw into the 58mm thread on the front of the Canons for a safe/neater solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Yet another purchase from the "highly addictive" Japanese auctions. A vintage (circa 1980's) Vixen 2" 32mm Erfle eyepiece in incredibly good condition for it's age. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 1 minute ago, Stu said: I was hoping to find some that screw into the 58mm thread on the front of the Canons for a safe/neater solution. Maybe get a couple of camera filters in that size and swap the glass out for Baader film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 3 minutes ago, Franklin said: Maybe get a couple of camera filters in that size and swap the glass out for Baader film. Think I may have found a ready made option 😊 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 That's a 6 minutes ago, Stu said: Think I may have found a ready made option 😊 That seems a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Jenkins Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 If the old thread caused instability problems then I would say this mass cash injection will crash the whole thing in a week. I must be in the wrong business. Is it possible to buy shares in FLO. A year from now it will be like Apple. Marv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I wonder if you could get chatgpt to go through that entire thread and tally the cost of all the items... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun21 Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 10 hours ago, Ratlet said: I wonder if you could get chatgpt to go through that entire thread and tally the cost of all the items... Tallying my own expenditure over the previous couple of years took my breath away. Ignorance is bliss as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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