dcalleja
05-02-2012, 12:32 PM
Hi
I decided to try using my LX200R for imaging rather than the ED80. So I bought a Lepus FR (as I dont want to image at f10) but also wanted to reduce the weight on the mount. So I shelled out for the SBIG lens kit for the STi.
Some pics here showing it assembled with some closeups. The finish is solid and high quality (as I've found with all the SBIG kit). The weight difference if this thing works as advertised, will be enormous. The lens looks like something from a CCD security camera. Works very nicely with both focus and fstop settings.
I took a couple of test pics of my neighours house (my wife is pretty sure I will eventually be arrested as I test most things this way). Its through a closed window with no IR filter so the colour conversion is off. Im away for a month now but when I get a chance to use it I'll report back how it goes.
Dan
I decided to try using my LX200R for imaging rather than the ED80. So I bought a Lepus FR (as I dont want to image at f10) but also wanted to reduce the weight on the mount. So I shelled out for the SBIG lens kit for the STi.
Some pics here showing it assembled with some closeups. The finish is solid and high quality (as I've found with all the SBIG kit). The weight difference if this thing works as advertised, will be enormous. The lens looks like something from a CCD security camera. Works very nicely with both focus and fstop settings.
I took a couple of test pics of my neighours house (my wife is pretty sure I will eventually be arrested as I test most things this way). Its through a closed window with no IR filter so the colour conversion is off. Im away for a month now but when I get a chance to use it I'll report back how it goes.
Dan