Re: [APML] Vixen VC200L for film Astrophotos

[Stuart Heggie <stuart.j.heggie@sympatico.ca>]

John Mirtle will jump in as he just bought one but I do know that you 
cannot use an OAG and the focal reducer at the same time - something to 
consider. You'd need a guidescope to shoot with the reducer. That price 
is consistent with prices of new scopes prior to the "improvements" 
which drove the price out of my reach. Fair deal based on the research I 
was doing a month ago provided it is "mint". That said, they are pretty 
rare so I wouldn't hold out for a cheaper one if that is for sure what 
you want.

Stuart

whetzel@cox.net wrote:

>Hello, 
>
>I am seriously considering the purchase of a VC200L for my budding astrophotography career and have a couple quick questions. First - I have found the OTA (white tube version) for this scope available new for $999.00 and was curious if anyone knew of a better deal from a reputable source? 
>
>Also - regarding the use of an OAG to use with an ST-4 for this system I'd appreciate some advice. Which of the Lumicon OAG's is appropriate for this scope? 
>
>Any additional thoughts on this scope and its appropriateness for 35mm film work is appreciated.
>
>Thanks for any assistance you can provide!
>
>Allan
>
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