Re: [APML] Opinions on TV-85 vs. Tak 102-106

["Chris Cook" <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi Alan -

Besides the increase in aperture you are getting a larger focuser with the
Taks.  No 2" stuff here.  This will enable you to explore medium format if
you choose.  Since moving over to the FS102 last Dec, the greatest accessory
I've found is the CAA or Camera Angle Adjuster.  This lets you frame your
subject without removing the camera or moving the camera and field flattener
like you have to do with a TeleVue scope.  The FS102 also uses the Wide
T-Mount which delivers less vignetting on 35mm than the TeleVue adapters.
I am very pleased with my FS102 purchase.  Its a great astrograph.  If the
scope is still on sale like it was in the past, I think its a wonderful
deal.
You should also know that the Taks have a lot of accessories that can add up
quickly.
I can't comment on the FSQ106 since I've never used one.

Here's a photo of my G11/FS102 rig:
http://www.abmedia.com/astro/chris.html

Chris

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Chris Cook
Astronomical & Nightscape Photography
www.abmedia.com/astro


-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>
To: APML <astro-photo@seds.org>
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:22 PM
Subject: [APML] Opinions on TV-85 vs. Tak 102-106


>Hey all,
>
>I'm considering swapping out my TV-85 for one of the Takahashis
>mentioned, possibly the FSQ-106. Won't happen until AP season shuts
>down a little in late fall-winter.
>
>What I would like to hear is your comparisons (from an
>astrophotographic point of view) between them. For now the scope rides
>(or will ride) on a GM-8. Price, or the mount is not an issue here.
>With the telepod mount, reducers, filters, etc... I can probably do a
>pretty even exchange, and I would like to move up to a G-11. So we can
>concentrate on OTAs.
>
>Besides a little more aperture, what would I gain by moving to a Tak?
>And seeing as I know so little about Tak scopes, maybe someone can
>explain the differences between the 102 and the 106 FSQ. What do those
>letters mean?
>
>Thanks,
>Alan
>
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