![]() ![]() Plan on going to a nikon though for shooting through a scope and using my sony for milkyway. ![]() I have the skywatcher adventurer tracker and currently using a sony a6000. What camera are you using? If a DSLR, then you probably should bite the bullet and get a flattener, if not from the start, then certainly when you've learned the basics of acquisition. it will be hard to know how much you have to crop without it. Just want you to be aware so you are not disappointed down the line.Īs for flattener. So although the above scopes are great for shooting M31 and other large objects (Heart and Soul, Rosette, NA nebula, California nebula, galaxy groups), the vast majority of objects are smaller and would be tiny pimples in such scopes. (Hope this hasn't been discontinued).Īs you are very new, be advised that M31 is one of the largest objects in the sky. If you buy from Astronomics, I believe you get a tiny discount (it was 2.5% last time I bought) if you mention you are a Cloudy Nights' member. Both of those can do well with a less expensive mount and even without guiding initially. Another good widefield little scope is our own Astronomics' 60mm. Cross it off your mind.īefore you worry about the cost of a scope, what are you using for a mount? That's the most important thing, and that's the most expensive thing. I am looking forward to lots of photography through this very nice bit of kit.The GS61 is just an overpriced guidescope. Also makes for a nice sharp finder scope - although the field curvature does make it's presence felt. While the focus unit does not turn, the flattener does have the ability to spin so you can adjust the camera's angle easily. Focus with the flat 6A at infinity is around halfway through the travel - so plenty of scope (pun intended) for close-ish photography. Focus travel is smooth, consistent and generous at around 70mm. (If you're not worried about your focus knobs being parallel to the ground, this won't be an issue). ![]() One mildly annoying design aspect is that the focus knobs don't quite clear the mounting foot - so every time I take it in and out of it's case, I have to release the scope from the ring, turn and replace so it fits back into it's padded bag. Built quality is top notch - everything is smooth and consistent. ![]() No chromatic abberation to speak of - even sunlit reflections only show a pure white reflection - much better than the ED72 or ED80. Add the flattener and we're sharp to the edge. Without the flattener, my DSLR photos were only sharp from the center to halfway across the photo. Without it, the Z61 has a lot of field curvature, particularly for an APSC DSLR or bigger. I wanted something that could handle astro & wildlife photography, finder scope, guide scope and occasional spotter scope duties and the Z61 fits the bill. ![]()
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