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Originally Posted by codemonkey
That's interesting; my 120 came with an eyepiece, and I think Rob's one did too; if I'm not mistaken there's one in the third slot from the left.
I wonder what the US ones are shipping with.
I saw on SGL (primarily UK forum) some unhappiness about the Esprits no longer shipping with the flattener, supposedly due to sourcing issues.
Maybe we're actually getting the best of both worlds.
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Lee - I got the total kit with mine , including the optional rack and pinion focuser. I think the Aussie kit is the same as the USA kit with the eyepiece thrown in.
(1) Rings (2) Finder Scope with Mounting Bracket (3) 2" inch Diagonal (4) Eyepiece (5) Flattener (6) Prime Focus Tube Extender (4) 48 MM canon T Ring. (6) Screw on adapter for Flattener.
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Originally Posted by Octane
Congratulations. It looks like a stunning scope. 
Did you purchase locally?
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H - Purchased from Astro Pete in Brisbane.
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Originally Posted by LewisM
Would be very disappointing not to receive the flattener with what is primarily an imaging scope. I know they are fantastic visual instruments, but they do excel at imaging.
Did they adjust local prices accordingly for removal or non-supply of extras etc? I didn't notice any price drops locally, but then I haven't looked at the Esprit's here for a few months. I remember Steve Massey offered me a 120 at an unbeatable price, but would be bare OTA with flattener and rings - no finder, no diagonal or EP, and no hard case. $3500 as I recall.
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Lewis - What's your point ? They sell a total kit , unlike TAKs. You should have taken Steve up on his offer.
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Originally Posted by Camelopardalis
To me, it makes no sense to ship without the flattener.
We've got no evidence/indication of a change of supplied accessories or price. All we have is 3 data points of IIS members who have bought them recently...myself and Rob, who got the flattener, Lee who didn't  and SW seemed to concede it was a mistake and will ship one out. Sounds like Lee got a package that got shipped here instead of Europe... |
Dunk - Thanks for explaining the simple things to Lewis