new Burgess\TMB planetary eyepieces

[Thiink]

Im interested in a second round if there ends up being one. Looking forward to seeing the results.

Thanks for the pioneers for giving these a go, and John for organising the group buy (good on ya John!).

[Striker (Tony)]

I'm in no hurry John....

Just let us know when you are ordering the second round.

This one wont be for sale...I have been after an average 6mm with good eye relief for the ED80 for a while....you know for the 3 times a year I might actualy look through the scope...lol

[chunkylad (David)]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

David,

Thats correct, I am going to contact Burgess to find out when the new style 6mm eyepiece will be available and I will place the order once its available. Should be in less than 2 weeks I would think. I have a CTB Platinum Mastercard and I don't think the US exchange deal is too bad on that.

CS-John B

Hi John

Any update from Burgess at this early stage?

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Dave,

I was going to wait a week to 10 days to see if they pull the discounted 6mm's off their website. I want a 6mm for myself (as does Geoff and I also think thats what you should get ) and don't want to risk getting the early designs. If the special on the early 6mm's is still up in a week or two I will contact them and ask "whats going on" then place the order.

CS-John B

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Dave,

Have you thought further about ordering the 6mm yourself instead of the 4mm ?

CS-John B

[chunkylad (David)]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Dave,

Have you thought further about ordering the 6mm yourself instead of the 4mm ?

CS-John B

Hi John

Thanks for your concern and counsel. I know that the 6mm will be more useful, and get more 'light-time' than a 4mm, and would be a more obvious choice. So I will follow your recommendation and change my preference to the 6mm.

Actually. I would eventually like all three 4, 5 and 6mm versions: pending the performance of the first order/batch and available funds. The 5mm actually shows "pre-order" status on Burgess' website (whatever that means in terms of its availabilty time-frame)

Cheers
Dave W

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Dave,

I think thats a good decision, particularly if cost is an issue, as it is for most people. When upgrading I have always tried to buy the items which will get the most use 1st. I would buy the 6mm then the 5mm then the 4mm.

Although my wife considers it all wasted money anyway and sees a new computerised embroidery sewing machine sitting in my eyepiece case every time I open it

CS-John B

[chunkylad (David)]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Dave,

I think thats a good decision, particularly if cost is an issue, as it is for most people. When upgrading I have always tried to buy the items which will get the most use 1st. I would buy the 6mm then the 5mm then the 4mm.



CS-John B

I see myself going that route - 6mm, then 5mm and 4mm. Perhaps the 5mm will be in stock when next it is time to order?

I think your statement has generic application though: lol

"Although my wife considers it all wasted money anyway and sees a {PLACE YOUR WIFE'S / PARTNER'S FIRST, MOST EXPENSIVE PREFERENCE HERE}sitting in my eyepiece case every time I open it "

cheers

[ving (David)]

umm... wheres this bus going to?

[chunkylad (David)]

Hi John

Just hit Burgess' eyepiece webpage to find that the 6mm Planetary ep shows "discontinued" status. This may only apply to the flawed 6mm units at$49USD, but the way it reads, it seems the 6mm may be discontinued completely .http://www.burgessoptical.com/Availa...html#Eyepieces

Anyone have any further info???

Cheers
Dave W

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Dave,

I just emailed Bill Burgess to find out what's going on.

CS-John B

[chunkylad (David)]

Cheers John B

I'm sure many of us are keen to hear their reply

Dave W

[Starkler (Geoff)]

John , did Bill reply or does he need a bit more prodding ?

[davidpretorius]

Just a thought, John, when these do arrive, please can you keep my 4mm long enough to do a review along with your 6mm. i now have bought asimovs 5mm lv vixen and would love to hear you thoughts on the burgess, so that i can then do my own comparison and see what I can pick up.

thanks

I had a good look thru panoptics / naglers & an ortho at snake valley. I am keen to lift my skills in this area

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Geoff,

I haven't heard back from Bill Burgess. I will email him again tomorrow. I checked the website yesterday and they have the 6mm's listed back on "garage sale" so I guess they are still clearing out the early version.

David,

Happy to hang on to the 4mm and do a review.

CS-John B

[acropolite (Phil)]

Any further info on this thread?? Have the EP's arrived and if so what's the verdict???

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Phil,

Burgess are still clearing out the early version of the 6mm. I need to wait until these are all gone. The new version 6mm is not yet available.

CS-John B

[Starkler (Geoff)]

I notice the 6mm old version seem to be gone now from astronomics (along with the 5mm ).

I just emailed Burgess direct hoping to get an answer on when the new 6mm will be in stock.

Im wanting the 6 and the 5mm . Those wanting other focal lengths should maybe organise another group order?

I just found this , which is an interesting critical review of the 9mm.

[davidpretorius]

very interesting!

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

I just found this , which is an interesting critical review of the 9mm.

He wasn't too impressed with the Burgess 9mm, was he? Sure went to a lot of trouble over a $99 EP though.