[John W (John Wilkinson)]

Reply to Rob,
Thanks for questions.
1. Stars are pinpoint when using prime focus - otherwise depends on quality of your eyepiece.
2. Scope is easy to collimate but I have not had to do this yet. Still perfect after a few years use. It is a solid unit.
3. I take short exposure pics thru my scope (up to 30 sec) of deep sky objects using a DSLR camera at prime focus and in alt az mode - works well after experimenting. For longer exposures you would need to use Meade LX600 wedge (equatorial mounted) and maybe go for a CCD camera. Wedges cost around $800.
Cheers,
John W