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Re: [APML] Re: G-11
Hi Joe:
I think you were right to point out that my comments could be interpreted
that way, so I'm glad you pointed it out. I guess I've made it clearer
now<G>. Sorry to hear about your 900---maybe next time??
Bert
Bert Katzung
katzung1@attbi.com
www.astronomy-images.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph/Leslie Schaefer" <schaefer@htva.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Re: G-11
> Hi Bert,
> I didn't mean anything negative about your comments. I was just
pointing
> out how easy it is
> for someone new to high end equipment to read more into the post then was
> intended. And that
> there are different experiences and opinions on all mount manufacturers.
> BTW, my name came up for an AP900 (after waiting for two years) but I
had
> to turn it down do to the uncertainty of my job.
> I cried for a week :( .................
> Joe.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bert Katzung <katzung1@attbi.com>
> To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 5:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [APML] Re: G-11
>
>
> > Hi Joe:
> > Now I see why you asked! I never meant to imply that the quality of the
> two
> > mounts was "equal." To be more explicit:
> > 1. The G-11 is a very good mount and an excellent *value.* Mine worked
> very
> > well out of the box and I have gotten images with it that were fully
> > satisfactory to me using a refractor at 780 mm focal length and
> guidescope.
> > I haven't weighed the total load but I think Gene's comments are
right-on.
> > 2. The A-P mount is a work of art and a pleasure to look at as well as
to
> > use. It is easily worth the extra cost to me. I haven't checked the
rated
> > carrying capacity of the two mounts but from using the two, I would
guess
> > that the 900 would carry *much* more than 10 pounds more than the G-11.
> The
> > go-to function is excellent and after a couple of syncs (recals), I can
> > easily get any target on my CCD chip.
> > That's the objective part.
> > Subjectively: I'm quite satisfied with the G-11 but I'm selling it
because
> I
> > have two other mounts. I *love* my AP-900GTO (and the 1200!).
> > Bert
> >
> > Bert Katzung
> > katzung1@attbi.com
> > www.astronomy-images.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Joseph/Leslie Schaefer" <schaefer@htva.net>
> > To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 2:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: [APML] Re: G-11
> >
> >
> > > Gene and Bert, thanks for the reply
> > > Although I was curious why Bert would move to the AP900 I know the
two
> > > mounts are worlds apart concerning quality and payload. I think its
> > > statements like Berts, implying the quality of the two mounts are
almost
> > > equal, that lead some someone new to high end equipment to assume that
> > they
> > > are equal. Thus the expectations are higher than they should be. There
> are
> > > reasons that one mount can cost $3k more then another. With that said,
I
> > > also think it's up to the buyer to read all the reviews they can to
> > > determine what mount is best for them. Hopefully the person reviewing
> the
> > > equipment will have a more subjective view point.
> > > I think the more important issue is how well does the company
service
> > its
> > > product.
> > > Joe.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>
> > > To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 4:29 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [APML] Re: G-11
> > >
> > >
> > > > Joseph/Leslie Schaefer wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Why move to an AP900 if the G-11 works fine? They both handle
> > > approximately
> > > > > the same load. (60 for the G11 and 70 for the AP900)
> > > >
> > > > The G-11 is nowhere near as stable at 60# than an AP900 is at the
same
> > > > weight. Nor will it track near as well. The G-11 IMO is really
> > > engineered
> > > > more for a 35# - 40# payload photographically. The 60# rating is
> > > advertising.
> > > > Yes, it will carry that load without anything breaking, but you
aren't
> > > going
> > > > to get a high percentage of good images.
> > > >
> > > > Gene Horr
> > > > genehorr@texas.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
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