It was a Austpost contract courier that delivered here.
Ahhh I assumed those light fingered bunch (no offence to any Aus post workers here) at my mail exchange would take a liking to it.
Thanks.
I meant to ask. I wanted to mount this OTA on an skywatcher ED80 and I like the Williams Optics tube ring system. I found the megrez 88 used a similar 101mm OD tube (to the ED80) but they do not appear to be selling these rings. I intended to mount the ZS70ED on top using WO rings for both...can this be done with the Williams Optics ring system?
The ZS70ED has an L bracket attached to the bottom of the scope which provides you with a pair of 1/4" 20 attachment holes. You can use these holes to hard mount the ZS70ED to a dovetail bar, and bolt said dovetail to the top of your ED80.. This way, you are practically eliminating any chance of flexture.. This is what I've done.. Heres a pic of my solution..
The ZS70ED has an L bracket attached to the bottom of the scope which provides you with a pair of 1/4" 20 attachment holes. You can use these holes to hard mount the ZS70ED to a dovetail bar, and bolt said dovetail to the top of your ED80.. This way, you are practically eliminating any chance of flexture.. This is what I've done.. Heres a pic of my solution..
Thank you Alex.
That's a good idea. I wanted to try set up guiding without differential flexure aka adjustable rings....not that I've done guiding before, so far all unguided.
Thus I was looking at the WO rings and that Hutech positioner (like the Orion one). But it was starting to get expensive considering my SPC900NC webcam may not be good enough as a guider cam.
What you have done is alot simpler & I can save on rings & thus buy the XY guider.
Thanks again.
Edit:
I meant to say the Hutech XY positioner has 2 differing prices on their website, here ($199USD) and here ($215USD).
Well..it's here, pristine condition, not a mark at all (ex display stock). Ordered on the 8th delivered on the 14th of this month. Not bad.
No case though. In hindsight for the few extra dollars maybe that would have been nice, still I cannot complain. Maybe one of those Pelican knockoff cases would suit.
All up cost was $408Aust. It should have been around $398Aust (sale price was $338USD) but this variance is probably due to poor bank exchange rates and maybe bank OS transaction fees.
Cannot complain really. EMS shipping could be tracked easily although you tend to loose tracking if it is put on more than one flight to get to the destination. Mine went from Taipei to Bangkok and then to Melbourne. I could track it to Bangkok but not from there on.
Once it arrived in Melbourne I could track it. After melbourne, Aust post courier delivery. All is good.
Thanks for the OP for the orignal post on this and to all the others who had input. You have saved me a bundle and I got a fine scope indeed!
You lucky so-and-so's. I'm not sure why my order is taking longer than you guys.
I ordered last Friday and it has apparently landed in Sydney this morning. I suppose delivery will be on Monday. As long as it gets here before Wednesday (Border Stargaze!).
Woops! My fault. I have been in bed all day and only getting up when vomiting.
I just refreshed the iPost site and it now says that they attempted delivery at 11 AM. I just ducked out and checked my letterbox, and, sure enough, there's a notice from the post office to collect the goods. Have to get them on Monday!
Sorry Chris, the FS-60 Tak meant a whole new line of adapters for me and I'm not doing that again. This thing presents a 2" hole as standard and up to 87mm (3.43") if needed.
LOL! Sorry Robin - I just noticed this thread.
Yep - I can understand that logic. As brilliant as the Taks are, the list of adapters required is pretty long. Once you have four Taks it becomes easier, as most accessories cross-pollinate.
I would like to add my experience with WO online. I was quite impressed before posting the order they have checked the compatibility of 2 of the components and given me the option to change if not happy, see below.
"Thank you for your purchase. We need to verify one thing before we expedite the shipment. Are you going to use the binoviewer package on ZenithStar 66? It is not compatible. Hope to hear from you soon."
They have some excellent specials at present and with free shipping, a stronger $A and good thoughtful service
