Re: [APML] (OT) Airline Case for Schmidt Camera?

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/2/02 2:04:02 PM, sbarnes@skyoptics.net writes:

<< Hi Kent,


    Thanks for the great idea. I'll see if I can fiond one that will fit.


Thanks,


Steve. >>

Steve:
Although "Igloo Style" coolers come in many different sizes, you want to find 
one that is just right, not too small and not too big. I just measured the 
Schmidt and took a tape measure with me, measuring many different coolers. I 
finally settled on a 90 qt. Igloo, which is white. There is enough room for 
about 2 inches of foam all around.
This fits my Schmidt, with Parallax rings mounted on a Losmandy DC14 plate. I 
insert the Schmidt upside down, using the plate as a handle.

One word of caution. As you might know, Schmidt's are very focus sensitive.
Even it is in a well constructed and padded case, it could be knocked out of 
alignment or focus during airline travel. To take it down under will have 
some risk. I would want to be able to do some test exposures and have them 
processed to check the focus after arrival.

Kent Kirkley

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