Re: [APML] Four Schmidt Shooters

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/31/03 12:46:08 PM, tan@cox.net writes:

>Kent,
>
> Now this is an interesting camera. It can handle medium format film and
>has
>a very wide field. Too bad it's only 8" of aperture though. It's nice that
>it has an oversized primary.
>
>Loke

Loke:
I'm assuming you're talking about the Ash-Lurie?
Yes, the overall design is ingenious.
I especially. like the micrometer focusing mechanism.
The ASh-Lurie, without rings or film holders, is about 6100 Euros.
And yes, the oversized primary is like the Classical Schmidt's.
It's too bad that Celestron chose to have the mirror and corrector almost the 
same size..........but you know, you can mask down the corrector to improve 
field illumination. 

Kent Kirkley
 
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