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Times are tough for US manuf's it seems
Not that ive had much chance to image lately, but im always looking to upgrade, especially now with the oz$ where it is.
Interesting that OPT in the US appears to have dropped RCOS scopes, and they now only list 2 SBIG STX cameras (a whole range of future products just disappeared). I maybe reading too much into this, but it doesnt bode well. The RCOS site has also stopped quoting prices and is now "call" for pricing.
Im a bit of a stuck on RCOS/SBIG fan. Despite increasing competition, I still think you cant beat RCOS/SBIG bullet proof built quality/features/reliabilty if price isnt the 1st priority, although SBIG is starting to look a bit left behind with some specs. I wonder why the STX range hasnt yet got the new guiding features?, its been a while since its anouncement, perhaps the new owners arnt keen to spend money on R&D? .
The industry stalwards look to be suffering IMO. Yes I know the competition are probably creaming them, but its a shame. Its trite to say RCOS/SBIG were "overpriced". Haveing owned both, you can see why you pay over the odds with regular use.They just keep working for years with (not much) grief.
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