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Esprit vs Saxon FCD100 (80 & 102)
Hi Folks,
Currently using ASIAIR with unmodded Canon 550D and 270mm zoom lens. Great fun but hard to get good focus and camera sensor is noisy. I track on an HEQ5 Pro and guide with Orion 50mm with ASI120mm-s.
Looking to get first scope. After months of research I am coming down to Esprit 80 with ASI183MC OSC. This ASI183 sensor has a pixel size that is about right for this scope.
The Esprit 100 is probably too heavy for an HEQ5 Pro however the SAXON (which I believe is the same as the Explore Scientific) FCD100 80 and 102 could work with the HEQ5 Pro coming in at 2.68 and 5.1Kg respectively.
The Esprit 100 has a full frame image circle vs APS-C on the Esprit 80 so I'm not going to waste light with a smaller sensor if I go with the Esprit 80. Have not been able to ascertain the image circle of the Saxon FCD100's - would be grateful if anyone knows this info.
Would be interested in members views regarding this setup and especially Esprit vs the Saxon FCD100's in terms of ergonomics and quality.
Thanks
Chris
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