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Old 22-12-2018, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RickS View Post
Interesting comparison, Peter. I wonder how much the 1983 equipment would cost in 2018 dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, my $2000 C8 kit, would be about $5000 today. That said, computer controlled mounts and digital imaging has totally changed the landscape.

I used to put my film into a hypering tank in with the hope of getting a lofty 6% QE. I still use the hypering tank....it does a fantastic job on desiccating & recharging SBIG chamber plugs! After a baking in a hard vacuum at 90c they come out dry as....
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