Hi Chuck, hi Gord,
I agree somewhat with Chuck's first thought as well only because the mount
would probably function properly and efficiently since it was designed
specifically for the FC-60. If another "generic" mount could be found or
made that offers the same functionality at a more reasonable price I would
probably choose it over an overpriced "designer" item. High quality optics I
would pay for... accessories overpriced simply because they are part of an
exclusive brand name I would be reluctant to buy.
Richard
On Saturday 14 February 2004 09:49 pm, you wrote:
> Hi Chuck:
>
> I like your first thought, spring for the right tool. I can just imagine
> how an expensive scope or lens would look and perform like sandwiched
> between two blocks of wood, a little like buying Wal-Mart's cheapest tires
> for your Porsche or Radio Shack mini speakers for your Bang and Olafsen.
>
> Gord
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 4:44 PM
> Subject: [OM] Mounting a small Takahashi, was: Valentines Day
>
> > If I had a scope as expensive as a Takahashi I think I'd spring for the
> > factory specified mounting. But, if you'd like to save some money, here
> > is the URL for a pair of 76mm ID tube rings for $15 from Orion. You
> > would have to shim these down to 68mm using felt or cork, etc. Then
> > mount to a metal or wooden plate tapped for the tripod screw. If you
> > use a wooden plate you can fit it with a "T-nut" so there are metal
> > threads in the plate.
> >
> > You could also make a substitute for the mounting rings. Simplest might
> > be a pair of wooden V-blocks with felt or cork facings and some sort of
> > adjustable strap to hold the tube tight.
> >
> > Whatever you use should be readily loosened so you can slide the tube
> > back and forth for balance.
>
> <http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=166&itemTy
>p e=PRODUCT&iMainCat=6&iSubCat=24&iProductID=166>
>
> > Good luck,
> > Chuck Norcutt
> >
> > Richard Lovison wrote:
> > > Nice shot Graham and indeed perfect for Valentines Day. :)
> > >
> > > I have a 500mm f8 Takahashi refractor that I thought about using for
>
> wildlife
>
> > > photography but recently discovered that a tripod mount for the thing
>
> was
>
> > > $100. It seems a bit steep to me just for a mount but then again all
>
> the
>
> > > acessories for it are pretty expensive. If anyone has any other ideas
>
> for
>
> > > mounting it to a tripod (68 mm tube diameter) let me know. The tube is
> > > relatively light but the overall length can be anywhere from 20" to 24"
> > > depending on the focus.
> > >
> > > Richard
> > >
> > >
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