Logieberra
17-06-2010, 01:30 PM
$250.00 - includes registered / insured shipping to your door.
Hey guys
This flattener is not compatible with my Nikon D40 and ED80 refractor.
See my post if you want details: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=61975
They retail for $399.00 at Andrews Communications: http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
Specifications: http://www.williamoptics.com/accessories/flattener4_features.php
I purchased it from William Optics direct on 20 April 2010, and it arrived a week later - so I haven't had her long :(
It was a demo item with a minor blemish, so it was / is cheaper for you and me.
Details of the blemish from williams were accurate, and are as follows: "very good condition, but has minior scratch on the lens surface. It does not affect flattener performance".
I then went on to confirm that it would be ok for imaging, and asked "do you guarantee that it will not be noticed, will not affect performance at all, and won't be noticed during long exposure photography", to which they replied "yes, the mark on the lens will not affect flattener performance".
Please confirm that this item will work with your scope. William Optics suggested that "we recommend the FlatIV for large aperture telescopes such as the M90, FLT98, 110, 132".
Will upload photos soon.
Cheers,
Logan :thumbsup:
Hey guys
This flattener is not compatible with my Nikon D40 and ED80 refractor.
See my post if you want details: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=61975
They retail for $399.00 at Andrews Communications: http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
Specifications: http://www.williamoptics.com/accessories/flattener4_features.php
I purchased it from William Optics direct on 20 April 2010, and it arrived a week later - so I haven't had her long :(
It was a demo item with a minor blemish, so it was / is cheaper for you and me.
Details of the blemish from williams were accurate, and are as follows: "very good condition, but has minior scratch on the lens surface. It does not affect flattener performance".
I then went on to confirm that it would be ok for imaging, and asked "do you guarantee that it will not be noticed, will not affect performance at all, and won't be noticed during long exposure photography", to which they replied "yes, the mark on the lens will not affect flattener performance".
Please confirm that this item will work with your scope. William Optics suggested that "we recommend the FlatIV for large aperture telescopes such as the M90, FLT98, 110, 132".
Will upload photos soon.
Cheers,
Logan :thumbsup: