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I do already have a laptop and a Nikon DSLR and an f1.4 50mm prime lens, 18-55 zoom and 55-200 zoom, and I have been looking at 80mm refractors as well, as many of the great looking images posted here appear to be from 80mm doublet or triplet scopes, and they look a lot easier to manage.
I'm still tempted by a SN-10 + LXD75 package for $800, and thought I could sell the C8 or SN-10 OTA (not sure which I would keep) and look for a good quality 80mm refractor. I have an old Toucam webcam that I could convert to use for beginning with imaging I guess.
I hate buying stuff twice though, the opinions on the mount are many and varied to say the least!
It makes some sense to get cheaper gear to learn on, but then I'd have to try and find a buyer for it down the track to be able to move up to a better mount, and I'm not sure how well any of that gear would hold its value.
Decisions, decisions...
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