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Originally Posted by chris lewis
It also looks like the gold 'Pro' series as well as the regular blue tubed ones are being replaced by the new 'Black Diamond' series. There is a Black Diamond ED80 and ED120. Synta / Skywatcher have repainted the tubes black and white. It comes with the 8x50 finder, 2 in. dialectic diagonal, tube rings and case. The Black Diamond ED80 has the 2 speed focuser while the ED120 has the single speed - [which is strange.] The higher grade dual focuser black gloss Equinox series remains. On several other forums the opinion is that it is the Equinox - specifically the ED120 - has a different mating cell.I have the Equinox ED12O and have attempted to confirm this issue but have not been able to. I have written to Synta on several occasions but no reply. They all gave the FPL-53 glass [except the ED66 which is FPL-51]I ahve written a review on the Equinox ED120 and hopefully will post a review soon. Briefly, is displays absolutely minimal CA - even slightly less then my Orion ED80 / 100. [ Hence the reasoning why the mating cell is different]. There is a noticable light grasp increase over the ED100. Great on planets and even DSO's. If you think the 20mm does not make much difference - it certainly does. Great fit and finsh and superior to my Orion ED 80 / 100. T he black gloss paint is similar to the WO scopes and leaves fingerprints ! The 2 speed focuser is a great improvement. I have it on a HEQ5 mount. Great combo. I live in New Zealand and the Equinox ED120 cost me a very inexpensive $2300 equivalent Aussie dollars. http://synta.en.alibaba.com/group/20...Telescope.html |
Thanks Chris,
I didn't know about the new "Black Diamond" series. Certainly looks like it will be worth while to wait and see how much it will cost over here in Oz. What do you think the price will be?
The weird thing is that it is not on the Skywatcher website yet.
Thanks for the heads up on this one.
