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Lovely setup.
I've had 2 FS scopes - the FS102 and an FS152 (which of course is an amazing scope).
I remember a fabulous widefield view in the FS102 with Denk binos and a pair of TV 19mm Panoptics - wow.
The Tak 10:1 microfocuser is good not great. It can be a bit spongy if not adjusted just right.
They got it right on the new FSQ106ED. Its microfocuser is superb and in my opinion even better than the Feathertouch one I have on an AP140 scope. I think its 6:1 - not sure, but its a really nice item. I wonder if you can get those for an FS102 retrofit? Anyways, I'd go the feathertouch microfocuser for the FS102 over the Tak 10:1 model.
The F6 reducer is sometimes for sale on Astromart second hand. Probably about US$250 + Shipping. It is like other Tak reducers/flatteners - a work of art.
I bought a Tak 35mm TOA flattener but it would not work on an STL11/ FS152.
For an STL setup, if you go that way at some point - you will most likely or most certainly I should say - change the focuser to a 4 inch focuser if one will fit the tube. Otherwise you get terrible vignetting. You will also need a flattener, even at F8. I upgraded my FS152 to a 4 inch focuser.
The Camera Angle Rotator is a fabulous Tak accessory and is very handy.
There is both a 2.7 inch and 4 inch model.
A DSLR is probably the max size chip you can image with without getting into expensive mods and accessories so keep that in mind. The Yahoo Tak uncensored group is another good source of info for Tak scopes.
Cheers,
Greg.
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