Hi guys,
Thinking of getting some gear back, but this time I want to be able to carry all my gear in one hand-and tripod in the other. I want to be able to do this for quite a distance as well…the idea is to take hiking with me and I’m not talking ultra-light…I hike with heavy gear.
The ED80 F7 scope I once had would be something I could easily carry in one hand…but was hoping to get something I could see more with…Binos are great and I have a pair of 15X70, but after having been spoilt with a 12” Dob…I’m finding hard to hit a balance on portability and wow factor. I’m just going to have to change my observing expectations and habits.
I am thinking about a Binocular telescope setup from Garret:
http://www.garrettoptical.com/Garret...p/gt100-45.htm
The case looks handy enough (light enough for me)
I won’t get much magnification, yet I’ll get more than my 15X70 ever could
I might be able to do some more in-depth viewing on the moon.
Shame the tripod is not included in the price
I like being able to change the mag even if still down somewhat
Might have to go with a standard 25X100 and good tripod though as was only looking around $1200...I guess mount will have to be really good with heaps of movement.
Thoughts anyone?