What did the postman bring? V2

[John]

59 minutes ago, Stu said:

 

It’s a 77mm f12 Hilkin in lovely condition, and complete with all its accessories.

Much better pics here in the ad.

I guess I’ll have to do a side by side with the FC-76DCU now 🤪🤣

Very fine looking example of a classic 3 inch refractor @Stu 😄

[JeremyS]

8 hours ago, Astroscot2 said:

Swift?

Well, @Stu is pretty quick 😊

[powerlord]

Yeh baby. Direct from China. Ordered day after was announced. Not bad for 300 quid. very nice solid quality. solar fiter included. And now can try out the bahtinov mask and 2" filter holder I've designed, got professionally SLS printed and are apparently getting delivered later today too!! I luv it when a plan comes together 🙂

 

Stu

Edited September 28, 2023 by powerlord
New pics

[PatientObserver]

14 hours ago, Stu said:

 

It’s a 77mm f12 Hilkin in lovely condition, and complete with all its accessories.

Much better pics here in the ad.

I guess I’ll have to do a side by side with the FC-76DCU now 🤪🤣

The case even holds the mount! The lack of padding would concern me, but I wish more telescopes came with dedicated cases.

[powerlord]

and my first trial run of SLS printed parts for the S50 have arrived too! And they are a perfect fit! whahee.

selling these on the sales forum for cost if interested.

[CraigT82]

Replacement mirror set for my old blue tube 300p. Bit extravagant but what the hell 😈

[bosun21]

DPD and the postie today with the last of my bits and pieces. An electric focuser complete kit from Vasco in Portugal, a ZWO ADC and a Baader 2” to 1.25” clicklock. The electric focuser makes such a difference focusing accurately at high magnification on a Maksutov.

[Stu]

1 hour ago, PatientObserver said:

The case even holds the mount! The lack of padding would concern me, but I wish more telescopes came with dedicated cases.

Lack of padding is really not an issue. Everything is held in place very securely; this was shipped to me just with a cardboard outer and it arrived safely with no damage 👍

[Franklin]

18 hours ago, Stu said:

Couldn’t resist this little gem at the price it was up for

What a buy! The wooden case is worth the price alone! It looks mint and the optics on these 70's Japanese 3" refractors at F/12 will be very, very good. Get some modern 1.25" eyepieces in it👍.

[Stu]

22 minutes ago, Franklin said:

What a buy! The wooden case is worth the price alone! It looks mint and the optics on these 70's Japanese 3" refractors at F/12 will be very, very good. Get some modern 1.25" eyepieces in it👍.

Thanks Tim, it is rather nice I must say. It will look very good in the corner of my office when not being used. Hopefully the optics will be good, I need to dig out my 0.965” to 1.25” adaptor and see what it can do. Will be fun against the f12.75 FC-76Q 👍

[bosun21]

55 minutes ago, Stu said:

Lack of padding is really not an issue. Everything is held in place very securely; this was shipped to me just with a cardboard outer and it arrived safely with no damage 👍

You just beat me to the draw with this Stu. It looks great and in very good condition.

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, bosun21 said:

You just beat me to the draw with this Stu. It looks great and in very good condition.

Sorry about that 😬. I didn’t think it would hang about and I’ve often wanted one. If I ever sell it, it will go on here first for the same price so someone else can share the fun.

[inedible_hulk]

3 hours ago, bosun21 said:

An electric focuser complete kit from Vasco in Portugal, a ZWO ADC and a Baader 2” to 1.25” clicklock. The electric focuser makes such a difference focusing accurately at high magnification on a Maksutov.

@bosun21 The electric focuser looks interesting. Just what I need for my SkyMax 150. Have you a link to the supplier you can share please?

Edited September 28, 2023 by inedible_hulk
Damned auto correct

[Stu]

4 hours ago, Franklin said:

What a buy! The wooden case is worth the price alone! It looks mint and the optics on these 70's Japanese 3" refractors at F/12 will be very, very good. Get some modern 1.25" eyepieces in it👍.

Here you go. Don’t like the look of it but at least I’ll be able to put some decent eyepieces in it. I’ve also got some very nice 0.965” orthos which I’ll try.

 

[Zermelo]

8 minutes ago, Stu said:

Here you go. Don’t like the look of it but at least I’ll be able to put some decent eyepieces in it. I’ve also got some very nice 0.965” orthos which I’ll try.

 

 

Will this be one that you won't be able to fit a Feathertouch onto, Stu?

[DaveL59]

14 minutes ago, Stu said:

Here you go. Don’t like the look of it but at least I’ll be able to put some decent eyepieces in it. I’ve also got some very nice 0.965” orthos which I’ll try.

 

Does look a nice scope there Stu, in fact I was quite tempted myself after taking a look at the ad, next I knew it was sold! I should thank you really for the save 😉 

[Stu]

8 minutes ago, DaveL59 said:

Does look a nice scope there Stu, in fact I was quite tempted myself after taking a look at the ad, next I knew it was sold! I should thank you really for the save 😉 

So where were you lot when I needed saving from myself? 🤪🤣

[DaveL59]

13 hours ago, Stu said:

So where were you lot when I needed saving from myself? 🤪🤣

Well, I was thinking do I need/have space for another scope, tho I'd always wanted one of that generation in the nice wood case and was dithering more on the "no space side", took another look and you'd already snaffled it up 🙂 

[DaveL59]

Of course @Stu having ordered one of these also played a part in helping me resist the temptation 😉

Just arrived from FLO my Seestar S50 and the puck to convert an EQ5 tripod to 3/8 photo so I can use it on one of the taller tripods. Initial power up and mine spoke English, tablet easily connected and a quick focus check at some trees out the conservatory door, looking good so far 🙂 

On charge using the tablet's USB-C and 20W charger now as its back to work for me for the moment.

Edit: only disappointment is - no lens cap for when its parked. Will see if I have anything that'll fit as I prefer to keep lenses protected when not in use. Sure it'd be in its case stored but leaving it out charging and with kitties, good chance some hairs will find their way onto the lens.

Edited September 29, 2023 by DaveL59

[markse68]

Haven’t bought much astro related recently but always fancied one of these but could never justify the price until this one showed up on abs. It’s got some really nice features- i like 👍 

Mark

[pipnina]

I'd been eyeing up a medium format film camera for a while, and yesterday I pulled the trigger at a local store!

Had carrying weight/size not been a concern I would have gotten a mamiya RB67 instead, but that thing weighs over 2KG with one of the shorter lenses and is about 2x the size of this tiny Bronica ETRS-i

As soon as the clouds clear this is going straight onto my star adventurer! In the mean time I'm going to try and enjoy shooting 55x43mm negatives of more normal subjects and learning some light metering techniques.

[Mandy D]

@pipnina Nice! You can watch that depth of field disappear, now! I loved shooting medium format many years ago, but it can be very challenging. I'm off to look up prices on your piece of gear now. Hopefully, that will put me off buying one.

[DaveL59]

8 minutes ago, pipnina said:

I'd been eyeing up a medium format film camera for a while, and yesterday I pulled the trigger at a local store!

Had carrying weight/size not been a concern I would have gotten a mamiya RB67 instead, but that thing weighs over 2KG with one of the shorter lenses and is about 2x the size of this tiny Bronica ETRS-i

As soon as the clouds clear this is going straight onto my star adventurer! In the mean time I'm going to try and enjoy shooting 55x43mm negatives of more normal subjects and learning some light metering techniques.

ooh that's a beauty, enjoy! 🙂 

I've a couple medium format lenses that are Pentacon-6 with the adaptor to use on my Sony DSLR, the huge Zeiss 180mm F2.8 and an 80mm Russian lens, both very nice as something different than the regular 35mm lenses.

[pipnina]

1 minute ago, Mandy D said:

@pipnina Nice! You can watch that depth of field disappear, now! I loved shooting medium format many years ago, but it can be very challenging. I'm off to look up prices on your piece of gear now. Hopefully, that will put me off buying one.

Depending on how much you spent on a MF camera back then, you might be disappointed at how cheap they are today if your aim is to avoid spending money haha.

If the page I saw was correct, that suggested a mamiya RB67 cost $2-3000 new in 1970, then its value has certainly plummeted as you can buy one today with a lens for about £500, less if you gamble on an ebay purchase, which might require repairs.

[Mandy D]

Just now, pipnina said:

Depending on how much you spent on a MF camera back then, you might be disappointed at how cheap they are today if your aim is to avoid spending money haha.

If the page I saw was correct, that suggested a mamiya RB67 cost $2-3000 new in 1970, then its value has certainly plummeted as you can buy one today with a lens for about £500, less if you gamble on an ebay purchase, which might require repairs.

Yes! Thanks for that!

I also noticed that someone is doing / has done a Kickstarter for a digital back for medium format cameras with a price tag of $400. That just makes it worse! Although, I do love B&W film in medium format!