I have the Orion Solitaire which is the Orion badged LVI. It's the same camera and guide controller as the LVI2 but doesn't have the extra camera control box. I just use a remote shutter release/intervalometer for that bit.
I used it with an ST80 too. It took a bit of messing around to get up and going with it (finding the focus point, framing, etc) but once you've got it going, it works OK. The main thing wrong with it is that it seems to attract clouds.
I'd offer to lend it to you but I need to put it and a few other things on Trademe. If it doesn't sell, you're welcome to borrow it. Of course, you can be in first if you want. Sorry about the timing. I just need to try and move a few things on.
Steve.
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