Baby FSQ is finally out!

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Baby FSQ is finally out!

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The smaller version of FSQ106ED is finally out, mimicking it's bigger 'brother' in terms of colour-free performance and contrast. It is called the FSQ85ED or known as the "Baby Q" to the western world. Some preliminary specs are:

Aperture: 85mm
F.Length: 450mm
F.Ratio: F/5.3
External Tube Diameter: 95mm
Tube Length: 615mm
Weight: 3.8kg
Finder: 6X30

Optional configurations for imaging include:
1) QE0.73X Reducer (fl=327mm, F3.8)
2) ED1.5X Extender (fl=680mm, F8)

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Should I say "Oh NO" or "Oh YES!" ?
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Meng Lee wrote:Should I say "Oh NO" or "Oh YES!" ?
I will say Oh No because it will be another over-price item. hehehe....
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Yes, the price is here:

http://www.goto-kyoei.co.jp/netshop/tak ... q85ed.html
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Post by ariefm71 »

C'mon guys, while only 5mm less aperture, a brand new baby fsq is only half the price of a second hand AP Stowaway :)
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Post by Fuzzy »

Meng Lee wrote:Yes, the price is here:

http://www.goto-kyoei.co.jp/netshop/tak ... q85ed.html
ZOMG...300,000 Yen.
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Baby 'Q'

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Hi all, check this out! The new baby 'Q' .
Cost an arm and a leg!
[smilie=admire.gif] http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=11546
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Post by Meng Lee »

Oops repeat post:
http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=6108
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Re: Baby 'Q'

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cataclysm wrote:Hi all, check this out! The new baby 'Q' .
Cost an arm and a leg!
[smilie=admire.gif] http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=11546
I think I prefer Maggie Q [smilie=admire2.gif]
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