williams optics

matt · #1 20-10-2005, 05:10 PM

Afternoon all.

I'm looking into Houghy's recommendation of a Williams Optics dielectric 2" diagonal for the C9.25.

Who stocks Willams Optics gear???

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mick pinner · #2 20-10-2005, 05:14 PM

Frontier Optics sell the W.O gear, l have a 2" dielectric and would highly recommend them.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 20-10-2005, 05:22 PM

http://www.adelaideoptical.com.au/tscope_william.htm
http://www.atscope.com.au
spring to mind. Don't know about prices though.
OS try http://www.optcorp.com and do a product search for Diagonals

Stu · #4 20-10-2005, 10:19 PM

There are three dealers in Australia, one in SA and two in NSW. The W.O. website has each one listed in the dealers section.

rumples riot · #5 20-10-2005, 10:36 PM

I would not recommend the SA retailer, very expensive as a rule.

Jonathan · #6 23-10-2005, 07:34 PM

William Optics 2" SCT Dielectric Star Diagonal was advertised at Adelaide Optical for $349 last month. OPT have them for US$230 (AU$307) + postage.
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?...=diagonal&st=2
Telescopes.com are US$229.
http://www.telescopes.com/products/W...CTs_35327.html
Getting a WO diagonal is near the top of my shopping list too. From those prices, Adelaide Optical is actually quite reasonable for a change so that's where I'll be going unless something cheaper comes up.

Striker (Tony) · #7 23-10-2005, 07:41 PM

I have the 2" dielectric....its great.....I purchased mine of OPT in the states.

rumples riot · #8 23-10-2005, 07:42 PM

If you go through OPT, you won't have to wait six weeks Jonathon. Both EXFSO and I have waited long periods of time in the past and then slugged, when they say it is x dollars now. At least with OPT, you should have it in 10 days at the latest. Choice is yours though. I must dig my OPT card out and get a WO diag myself. I have an orion mirror diag which is ok but throws my collimation out.

Jonathan · #9 23-10-2005, 07:49 PM

Good point Paul. So I should ring up before going in to AO (might get lucky!), and if he hasn't got one go straight OS before the Aussie dollar gets any worse.

rumples riot · #10 23-10-2005, 07:59 PM

Hey Tony is yours for sale?

Yeah you might get lucky Jonathan. Good luck. See if you can knock them down a bit. Just run it past them, like is that your best price or "whats your best price on that". Also try mentioning my name. Believe it or not I sent a lot of people to them before I got wise to their pricing structure. Either way don't pay what they initially advertised. Anyway I am sure you don't need me telling you how to suck eggs. Best of Luck.

mick pinner · #11 23-10-2005, 08:05 PM

l got the dielectric as part of the Zenithstar package and it is the best deal l've come across for a long time, great scope and a fabulous diagonal.

beren · #12 23-10-2005, 08:05 PM

Jonathon ive tried ordering items from the 2 prominent outlets west of the SA/vic border and in all occasions ive canned the order due to extended waiting , even one of the WO agents listed here failed to answer a email within the time OPT recived and delivered a item. Lesson learnt , full marks to OPT , place the order before wednesday of a new week {USPS postal pickup} and your set to have your good delivered within 7 days

rumples riot · #13 23-10-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks Stuart that confirms what I was saying.

Jonathan · #14 23-10-2005, 09:29 PM

It sounds like OPT would be the easiest. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick pinner

l got the dielectric as part of the Zenithstar package and it is the best deal l've come across for a long time, great scope and a fabulous diagonal.

Also something I'm considering, but not sure yet. Saw the package in S&S for $850, has anyone seen it for less?

acropolite (Phil) · #15 23-10-2005, 09:37 PM

http://www.atscope.com.au/specials.html is advertising the Zenithstar 80 for $799 including 2 inch dielectric diagonal....Now is I can just get ministerial approval....

mick pinner · #16 23-10-2005, 09:56 PM

hi Phil, l bought this package about 6 weeks ago, fantastic scope and diagonal.

Striker (Tony) · #17 24-10-2005, 01:03 PM

Thanks alot guys.....I wouldn't mind another ED 80 for my travell set up.

Do these have a focus lock on them...something I wished the orion ED 80 had.

cventer · #18 24-10-2005, 02:06 PM

You can buy the williams optic focuser with rotator for the ed80. it fits perfectly and has focus lock. I had one on my ED80 before upgrading to the Moonlight dual rate focuser. I now use the WO one on a guidescope,

Regards
Chris

Daniel Beringer · #19 24-10-2005, 02:10 PM

We are currently selling the next shipment of the ZS80 package for $795. This includes the 2" dielectric diagonal and your choice of the VR-1 filter or a 20mm Swan EP. Plus P&H

If you buy from overseas, you run the risk of your warranty being invaild. several of our manufactures have stated they will not honor these warranties.

#20 24-10-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick pinner

hi Phil, l bought this package about 6 weeks ago, fantastic scope and diagonal.

I have been looking at these myself for the future, not sure how I would want to use it. more for imaging and wide FOV visual. So I would be looking at the short focal length model. They certainly look well made.

Mick, have you done any imaging with your?

regards,CS