Speed Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 So not wanting to open a can of worms here but Takahashi scopes very expensive ( especially the add ons ) are they worth it ? Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Yes- if you can afford it or pick up a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Dobber Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Obvious Q from me: "why?" Optics that much better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 They are but having said that there is now more high end kit available than there used to be. When I got my 102 20 plus years ago it was better than anything I had looked through at the time. Disclaimer you still need decent mount and seeing for it to work and only you can decide if the extra £'s is worth the improvement. Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I can only speak of my experience with a baby tak, not really looked through other sizes (have imaged remotely with sky99 and fsq 10 something) and I would say yes. Ive had many different types and makes of scopes over the years and I have never been so impressed optically and buildwise. Some come close but the tak is up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Thanks for the replies so far 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Would second. I have 3 taks and all are absolutely faultless and really well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I must confess, i've never looked through one, of any sort, or even seen one out in the field. I would like to see if i'm missing out on anything...! In all seriousness, i'm sure you get what you pay for. I can't really add anything more. Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bryand Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I've no doubt that they are excellent, but I'm not sure my ageing eyes would be able to tell the difference between a Tak and something 2/3rds the price. The weak link is often the eyeball and its associated brain, not the hardware. BAZ and +Bino-viewer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I am with you there Bryan, I can see the detritus floating about in my eyeballs, particularly the one I shot myself in with a Gat gun in my early teens. I guess the resolution drops off with age too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 12 hours ago, bryand said: I've no doubt that they are excellent, but I'm not sure my ageing eyes would be able to tell the difference between a Tak and something 2/3rds the price. The weak link is often the eyeball and its associated brain, not the hardware. Exactly that Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, BAZ said: I am with you there Bryan, I can see the detritus floating about in my eyeballs, particularly the one I shot myself in with a Gat gun in my early teens. I guess the resolution drops off with age too. This is why binoviewing is so good. Issues like 'floaters' and other imperfections you collect as you age become non issues. Your brain combines the images from both eyes and does a miraculous job, presenting you with an optimal view. BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Now there`s a thought my right eye is the dominant one so maybe this may be the way to go in the future +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 We are a growing fraternity here, with our binoviewers. Next time we have a meet, pop along (first one is free) and take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 where is the meet please +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 We arrange ad hoc meets these days, rather than pre arranged meets. That way its generally clear skys, as we meet when the weather is good, rather than bad. We meet at Wymeswold CC and Tannenbaum campsite near Belper. Mostly WW, as it has a clubhouse we supposedly have access to, and it more sheltered. Belper gets very cold in the winter ; its high up and badly exposed to wind. Both sites are Bortle Class 5 generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 well the ETA for the Takahashi FC 100-DZ is a few months 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Did you say you were getting a used one Dave....? Or are you getting it new from Flo or RVO ? Only thing i can say is it will be well worth the wait ☺️ And it will be summer....😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 a new one from FLO however if a nice Tak comes along at the right price comes along ...... +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Pros and cons there.... They rarely appear in the 'for sale sections' from what i can see, so sourcing one that way is unlikely. Which can only mean they must be that good that no-one wants to part with them !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 agree not read a poor review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 @Speed : what was i saying....? I've found one on ABS. You may ave seen it. If not, see below ↙️ 🙂 https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=196982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 HI yes I have contacted the owner a few weeks ago being so new I hoped the warranty was transferable but unfortunately Takahashi do not allow this to be honest I would like a warranty for piece of mind unless I know the owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 An fs60c went for 595 last week on fleabay. Came with clamshell and a couple of adapters. Not a bad price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) I've never seen a one let alone look through one but all this talk of Tak's is making me feel like I'm missing something 😕 Edited February 26, 2023 by Glafnazur missed word +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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