SV F80M FinderScope as a TravelScope

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vermin498
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Post by vermin498 »

hi guys,
I am using binos already, thinkin of getting a compact and lightweight scope for trekking purposes.
i hv considered the etx 80 but ..... hmmm
anyway thanks guys ... you've been a great help ....
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kayheem
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Post by kayheem »

Hi,

I don't think the F80M is suitable for medium or high power as it is only an F4 objective. You will have lots of colour. You can consider:

1) The common ST80 (80mm F5 short tube refractor)
2) Orion/Skywatcher 90mm MCT

The 90mm MCT from Orion is only USD30 more. It has a slightly larger aperture, able to go higher power with no false colour and very portable. If you can find one 2nd hand on Singastro, it will definitely be within your budget.

Kay Heem
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vermin498
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Post by vermin498 »

hi again,
I saw Weixing selling his vixen 80 ... will it exceed d SV80 in performance.
its i bit heavy at 2.3kg but i guess i can add dat much weight on me ...
i only wish its a complete setup minus tripod ....
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kayheem
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Post by kayheem »

vermin498 wrote:hi again,
I saw Weixing selling his vixen 80 ... will it exceed d SV80 in performance.
its i bit heavy at 2.3kg but i guess i can add dat much weight on me ...
i only wish its a complete setup minus tripod ....
The Vixen 80 is F5, so I am pretty sure it will outperform the SV80.
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acc
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Post by acc »

Heh Kayheem is right... the 90MCT from Orion is a very good choice. Small, light and with sufficient aperture.
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
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amin7074
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Post by amin7074 »

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hi,
bro are you getting Weixing cute Vixen? I have just nice tripod to fit your purpose it is portable and light weight......... :) :) will let go cheap,cheap for you.. :).

amin.
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vermin498
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Post by vermin498 »

thanks guys ... will read up more and see if there is any other type of small and compact travelscope that will fit my already tight budget.

anyway i read a good review abt the WO66 ... anybody has one to share on their views or maybe a second hand one at that.

cheers
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dalejr
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Post by dalejr »

if you want sv scope you should go for the sv 80/9.i love mine and the views for an archo are pretty damn good.its light and you can use the m1 mount,i think totla weight is around 25 pounds.
current scopes,tak fs152 c6rgt,wo 110.sv 80/9,orion 10" dob,sv115.
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vermin498
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Post by vermin498 »

Thanks Guys ....
After much reading and window shopping ... i bought the Orion ST80 ....
Haven't had the time to bring her out yet ... but i guess it will be sometime soon ...

and i guess its not the quality of the scope that counts but how much time is spent using it .... hmmm sounds familiar ....

anyway cheers
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