RE: [APML] OT: Ash Lurie 200 Astrograph

["Loke Tan" <tan@cox.net>]

Bobby,

 This was discussed with me as well. But they do not want to loan a camera
unless they think they can sell more later on. I know, it's the chicken and
egg problem. I told them that they may not be able to sell 3 of these
cameras even if they had good images from someone. Do you agree? at any rate
would you buy one provided it works as advertised? That is the question.

Loke



> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Bobby Middleton
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 7:07 AM
> To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Ash Lurie 200 Astrograph
>
>
> It does look like a great instrument. Perhaps they should invest
> in a loaner
> to somebody that would produce lots of great images to show other
> astrophotographers. That might get some much-needed marketing
> going for this
> obviously serious astrograph. I'd certainly be available as a
> volunteer <g>
> Bobby Middleton
> http://www.koyote.com/users/bobm/astro2.htm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt BenDaniel" <matt@starmatt.com>
>
>
> > I looked at the specs last year and my impression is that it
> looks like a
> fantastic instrument.
> > But I know of no one who has used one.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> > At 23:50 06/05/2003 -0700, Loke Tan wrote:
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > > We have discussed this camera before but I just wanted to get
> an idea if
> > >anyone here might be interested in purchasing such a camera provided it
> > >works as advertised. You can read about this camera at:
> > >
> > >http://www.astrosystems.nl
> > >
> > >I believe the price including a 6x6cm film holder is
> approximately $7000.
> > >Let me know what you think. Is it too expensive? I expect the
> performance
> of
> > >this camera to outresolve an 8" F/1.5 Schmidt camera by 1.7X.
> It has a FL
> of
> > >500mm vs. the 8" Schimdt which has 300mm. You exposures will be longer
> than
> > >the 8" Schmidt.
> > >
> > >Astrosystems has approached me to see if I would know what the
> demand for
> > >such a camera might be. I certainly do not know so I am posting this to
> APML
> > >to see what you folks think. They are considering exiting the
> film camera
> > >business if there is no demand. If this is the case, this might be the
> last
> > >in a breed of high resolution widefield cameras available. We may never
> see
> > >another commercial product such as this as CCDs seem to be
> more prevalent
> > >nowaways. I expect such a camera to continue to outperform a CCD camera
> in
> > >the near future for widefield shots, but who knows what might
> happen in 5
> > >years.
> >
> > --
> > Matt BenDaniel
> > matt@starmatt.com
> > http://starmatt.com
> >
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