Skywatcher Pro SW 100ED APO 100mm ED Refractor Optical Tube Assembly with ED Refractor Design, 900mm Focal Length

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Price: $749.00 $649.00   

Product Feature

• Virtually Eliminates Residual Chromatic Aberration
• Pride and Perfection in Optical Manufacturing
• Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings: Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put. The proprietary Skywatcher "Metallic High-Transmission Coatings" (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class
• Light-Baffled Optical Systems: The objective lens cell is light-baffled to reject stray, unfocused light. The draw tube is likewise baffled to insure optimum contrast. The tube interior is flat blackened to help prevent unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane
• Precision 2" Crayford-style Focuser is Standard: Optical focus is achieved by means of a mechanically ultra-smooth, backlash-free, precision 2" Crayford-style rack & pinion focuser-assembly with 1.25 adaptor. This focuser operates at 2 speeds for fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustments

Product Description

The Skywatcher Pro SW 100ED APO 100mm ED Refractor Telescope is manufactured using only the finest fabrication materials available for painstakingly rigorous, exacting standards of optical and mechanical quality to insure the amateur astronomer peak performance and a great experience each and every time a Skywatcher ED-APO is taken into the field. Turning the telescope to the first quarter Moon, the Apennine Mountains snap into focus revealing a cornucopia of jagged mountain ridges, canyons and numerous small craters in razor-sharp detail. Not far removed, reaching skyward the crater wall of Archimedes pops into view in bold relief against the smooth flatlands that transverse the distance between it and the Apennine Mountains. This is lunar observing at its best - HD style. The gas giant Jupiter displays its swirling equatorial bands in high-definition with festoons and tonality within the bands. The great spot is clearly visible, discreetly contrasted from the surrounding Jovian landscape. Saturn's storied surface phenomenon is simply stunning. Hunt down double stars like Epsilon Lyrae, the "double-double" in Lyra. A 100mm refractor will provide a crisp well defined image superior to even a larger reflector. Always a star-party favorite, Alberio located in the tail of Cygnus never fails to please as it is a beautiful double. Alberio appears like a gold sparkler and its companion looks blue-green. It is a perfect refractor object. Compact globular star cluster

Skywatcher Pro SW 100ED APO 100mm ED Refractor Optical Tube Assembly with ED Refractor Design, 900mm Focal Length Review

I have owned this scope for a few months and use it every clear night that I can. (averaging twice a week) This is a great telescope for the price.

Why would you buy this telescope when you can get something the same size or bigger for a lot less money? The answer has to do with the type of glass used in the telescope lens. It's "Extra-low Dispersion Glass." This means that the picture you see in the telescope will not have the false color (chromatic aberration) found in cheaper refractor telescopes. Less expensive "achromatic" telescopes do not use the best glass - this compromise the colors in the view and also the sharpness. This is NOT just a marketing gimmick - the type of glass used in a telescope is extremely important and well-understood. The 100ed isn't tip-top of the line but it's pretty close. There are similar-sized telescopes that give better views, but they are also MUCH more expensive (Approximately three grand.) The views in this are probably 90-95% as good - most casual users will never miss that last 5%. The 100ed gives awe-inspiring views of the moon (most telescopes will) but also gives very pleasing views of open clusters, globular clusters, and brighter planetary nebula. It's possible to see brighter galaxies, but not with much detail. Any scope this size will struggle on fainter objects. Overall, there is no problem with the views in this scope.

The 100ed comes with excellent accessories (in the Skywatcher version, that is)

1) A very usable case - great for taking to a dark site. It's solid enough for car trips, but don't try sending it through baggage claim at an airport or USPS.
2) A two-inch diagonal. This is MUCH better than the stock diagonal one finds on "department store scopes."
3) Two-inch "crayford" focusser. Cheaper scopes come with plastic focussers that have a lot of slop in them, and are hard to adjust. This one is excellent for visual use. I have not tried attaching a camera to it yet.
4) Finder Scope - The supplied finder scope is very usable and, again, a huge step up from the cheapie plastic ones that come on $200 scopes. It has a great adjustment system that is easy to use for aligning the finder to the main tube. Bonus points for this!
5) The supplied eyepieces are fine, but you may want to upgrade for a newer, wider view relatively soon.

A lot of beginners ignore the quality of the other stuff that a telescope needs to work. That is not a problem with the 100ED, as everything works well together, with little frustration, right out of the box.

One thing to consider, for a first-time buyer, is a mount for this scope. You definitely need one, and should probably go with the sturdiest one you can afford. I use a Skywatcher AZ4, which is OK, but will eventually upgrade. Computer-driven mounts are cool, but not really necessary for most users. They can be flaky and uncooperative, and you need a big battery to use them. Someone on a budget would be better off getting a more stable, hand-guided mount.

Orion Telescopes sells the same basic item from their website. But this is a better deal, because the Orion version doesn't have a case or a diagonal.

A few minor caveats:
The tube is pretty big - it isn't heavy but definitely takes up some space in the living room. Other telescopes are designed to be smaller, but there are tradeoffs involved.

The scope is "slow" meaning the tube is fairly long in relation to the diameter of the lens. This means it is not the best scope to use for astrophotography. A shorter tube (with the same sized lens) can use much shorter exposure times to get an equivalent image. But for visual use, it's great.

This is a wonderful scope for a beginner or for an experienced observer who wants a high-quality refractor without the high price tag. Just get a good mount for it!

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PowerLite S5 2000 Lumens 800x600 400:1 Projector

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Product Feature

• Brightness [Nom] - 2000 lm
• Contrast Ratio: - 0 @ 0
• Depth [Nom] - 9.60 in
• Height [Nom] - 4.30 in
• Maximum Depth [Nom] - 9.60 in

Product Description

PROJECTOR POWERLITE S5 2000 LUMENS

PowerLite S5 2000 Lumens 800x600 400:1 Projector Review

This Product is Top Notch for the money.It has a Clear, Bright Quality picture. Very comparable with Projectors at twice the price !!! Works great With My G5 Macbook. Using the Video cable, That Came with the Powerbook package. Great warranty, Features, and Options.
(((I LOVE THIS PROJECTOR !!!)))

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Scrim-King SS-LST03-B Triple Sided - Black Lighting Stand Scrim

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Scrim-King SS-LST03-B Triple Sided - Black Lighting Stand Scrim Review

I like how this thing covers all sides of my light stand and is really a thicker fabric than most stand covers I've seen. It's tight enough at the top to stay on the stand and there's a slit sewn in already to allow you to pass your cords through. Tried it last weekend and am very happy with this if you feel like dressing up your setup a little bit. Highly recommended!!!

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TIFFEN 72WIDCP 72MM Wide Angle Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

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Price: $99.95 $94.99   

Product Feature

• Filter cuts glare and reflection.
• Gives better color saturation.
• Special attaching ring makes adjustment easy.
• Designed for wide angle lenses specifying a 72mm filter thread size
• Ultra thin design reduces viginetting when used with wide angle lenses

Product Description

Circular polarizing filters cut glare and reflection making them the perfect choice for outdoor photography. This filter is designed to fit auto focus cameras and rotates for the best effect. With an ultra thin ring you can use this filter on a wide angle lens with minimal viginetting. By cutting glare and reflection, this filter gives deeper color and better definition. Depending on the angle of the sun, this filter will make clouds stand out against a deep blue sky and deeper greens in foliage. Tiffin's used of high quality glass and polarizing materials make this the ultimate choice for your camera.

TIFFEN 72WIDCP 72MM Wide Angle Circular Polarizer Glass Filter Review

I am concerned that the "wide angle" filter does not have the ability to put a lens cap on the polarizer.
If shooting outside, it helps to put on the lens cap without having to take the polarizer off!

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Alpen 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope w/ Tripod and Travel 788KIT

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Product Feature

• Brand Name: Alpen Mfg#: 788KIT
• Shipping Weight: 14.00 lbs
• Please refer to SKU# PRA22809487 when you inquire.
• This product may be prohibited inbound shipment to your destination.
• Residents of CA, DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY - STUN GUNS, AMMO/MAGAZINES, AIR/BB GUNS and RIFLES are prohibited shipping to your state. Also note that picture may wrongfully represent. Please read title and description thoroughly.

Product Description

Alpen 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope w/ Tripod and Travel Case

Alpen 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope w/ Tripod and Travel 788KIT Review

exceeds my expectations. Very bright and crisp on targets. Easy to dial in. Will keep in the den when not on the range, for wildlife and planet gazing. Can't beat the warranty which I hope will never be needed.

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Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS 10x High Definition 2 Element Close-Up (Macro) Lens (77mm)

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Product Feature

• High Definition (Beveled Design) +10 Close-Up Lens
• High-Index / Low-Dispersion 2 Element Optical Glass
• Fully Multi-Coated & Threaded
• Anti-Reflection Coating
• High Speed Auto-Focus / Infrared Compatible

Product Description

Optics close-up lenses are for quick and easy close-up photography. The close-up lens is screwed on to the front of a lens like a filter. This lens has two achromatic elements to correct chromatic aberrations. They do not degrade the high optical performance resulting from your cameras natural lens.

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS 10x High Definition 2 Element Close-Up (Macro) Lens (77mm) Review

The quality of this lens is very good and perfectly matching my expectations. If you're a macro lover, this lens is very helpful.

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Product Feature

• ikan Explorer Bag
• With enough space and compartments for 1 or 2 pro DSLR camera bodies
• The All In One Bag is the perfect solution for the one man band

Product Description

ikan Explorer Bag

iKan Corporation ikan Explorer Bag Black, (IBG-EXP) Review

First note for anyone looking, although the description says BLACK the bag is actually a brownish-tan color I believe is called Coyote Tan, as shown in the product photos. I was hoping it would actually be black as described in the title, but the brown is not as objectionable as I thought.

I was looking for a large camera backpack for use filming on the go in the city. I couldn't use a wheelie bag because if you leave something unattended for a few seconds it grows legs and walks away -- an expensive proposition when you're carrying lots of gear. The video backpacks that will hold a full shoulder rig are more than twice the price. It turns out this bag isn't exactly what I wanted, but it is a workable solution and I'm not disappointed.

I was looking for something large enough to put my P&C Gearbox Rig with a set of 15mm rods and follow-focus and camera with lens attached. Unfortunately, the Explorer wasn't quite deep enough for that. But I am able to lay the rig on its back with the camera attached, and even a short lens, just removing the follow-focus and rods. So it takes me an extra minute or two to get the follow-focus setup when needed -- which isn't all the time -- and his is acceptable.

Internal organization is good with all the dividers being removable, repositionable, bendable. There's a lot of space for gear here. I've got two mid-size DSLR bodies (60D's), 4 lenses (Sigma 17-50 f/2, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Rok 85mm f1.8, Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 on EOS adapter), the rig, 15mm rods, follow focus, Rode shotgun mic, Tascam digital recorder, couple of LED lights, bunch of batteries and miscellaneous junk.

The outer pocket holds my 15" Macbook Pro with no problem.

The tripod attachment bit is junk. Ignore it and either get something else or just carry the tripod separately. You do not want to be walking around with a heavy tripod attached to the back of any bag, because that weight sticking out the back gets leveraged against your shoulders and back making the whole thing seem heavier than it already is, and it gets in the way when you try to open the bag. You can try putting the tripod on the side of the bag, but you need something much better to keep it from bouncing and swinging around. I find it's just as easy to carry the tripod in a separate bag and either carry it by hand or throw it over my shoulder.

The bag is very heavy to start with. That is because heavy-duty materials are used. It is built like it could survive a war.

I like the molle webbing. Although it does make it look like a military "tactical" bag, it's handy for attaching stuff to the outside of the bag. So far I've added a pouch for my water bottle, multi-tool and a first aid kit (I'm a klutz). I'm looking for a pouch to hold an RX100 and a longer sleeve to carry my Canon 70-200 f/2.8 on trips when I need a long lens.

In spite of the weight of the bag itself and all the gear, the Explorer is surprisingly comfortable to wear for long walks. The shoulder straps and padded waist belt are adjustable, so it fits a wide range of body types.

Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase.

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