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Old 18-04-2006, 11:14 AM
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For all Users of DSLR's

I have been looking for a 2" tube that will screw into the Canon T-adapter and will also house 2" filters for my Canon DSLR....it looks like I have found what I want.

If any one wants 1 let me know by the end of the day as I will be ordering mine and any others by tonight.

Their are 2 versions here they are.

Low profile is $29.95USD + Postage
Basic with tube is $39.95USD + Postage

http://www.lumicon.com/dealers/large/LA1080.jpg

http://www.lumicon.com/dealers/large/LC1025.jpg

I will be getting the low profile as I need it to be as close to my 2" fitting as possible.

I am currently using the JMI but the JMI has only a 1 1/4" opening but the lumicon has a marginaly bigger opening improving vignetting.

Here is the Lumicon website if you want to see the prices.
http://www.lumicon.com/pa.htm

Cost will be worked out on actual cost then split....no profits to me at all.

PM me if you want one.
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Old 18-04-2006, 04:15 PM
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Will be ordering at 5:00pm tonight.

last call.
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Old 23-04-2006, 05:25 AM
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I replaced an older version of the 2" to Olympus short adaptor used on my Lumicon Newt OAG with the L1080 ( They initially assured me it had Pentax M42 threads, which was wrong... it has the standard T mount thread) but when received I found the small fixing screws on the OAG body were too short to "lock" the new adaptor!! The recess on the latest version is much deeper than the original. Took a couple of emails and three weeks to sort out replacement screws.
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Old 23-04-2006, 07:46 AM
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Thanks Merlin.

I too have told them exactly what it needs to suit.

Should see them in a week or so so I will post the results.
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Old 27-04-2006, 12:23 PM
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Received both the lumicon 1080 and 1025 camera adapters yesterday....both designed to do the same job.

I fitted both to the canon 20DA T-Adapter and fit's perfectly..they both have the 2" internal filter thread aswell and provide the widest opening possible..reducing vignetting

I was a bit surprised no one else beside Andrew took my offer up as everyone with a DSLR should have one of these...oh well you know where they are and highly recommend the LC1025 for $39USD

The LA 1080 is the adapter I need due to using the lumicon focal reducer and have almost run out of focus...but we purchased both and I really cant find another adapter like it on the market..I'm sure their is but at that price.?????

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Old 27-04-2006, 12:31 PM
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I have been using the TeleVue 2" camera adapter and the Takahashi wide mouth adapter for quite some time now so I have no reason to change.

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Old 27-04-2006, 01:11 PM
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Tony, the second Lumicon adapter pictured looks identical to my Orion (prime focus Camera Adapter) model from Bintel at $59 Au, which almost the same price as the US item when freight is factored in.
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Old 27-04-2006, 01:30 PM
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Oh great...now everyone comes out of the wood work.....lol

They do look the same or atleast similar Phil.

I have to use the shortened one but the larger is better value for money.
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