HUTCH234
newbie
Reged: 11/30/07
Posts: 4
Loc: Muncie, Indiana, USA
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Hi all,
I am new to this forum, and this is my first posting, so forgive me if I don't yet have the protocol right. I've noticed while browsing your site a few folks mentioned the new SBIG ST-4000XCM. I ordered (and pre paid) for one early in Oct. The next time I talked to SBIG & the dealer(a couple weeks ago), they said cameras were being shipped to dealers, but nobody seems to have received one yet. The next time I contacted the dealer they said now it might be late Dec. or Jan. Now the dealers website is announcing there is a 4 month wait! Has anybody in your group actually received shipment of an ST-4000XCM, or used one yet? If anybody has an insite re: this I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
Mike Hutchinson
Muncie, Indiana
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benvegas
super member
Reged: 09/15/07
Posts: 112
Loc: Las Vegas, NV
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some have received theirs already yes.....
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Astronomically Uneducated since September 14th 2007
Celestron CPC 1100 XLT
Orion 80mm ED
Sony Alpha a100 DSLR
el'cheapo Meade DSI
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Ben Ritchie
Lost in Space
Reged: 01/31/05
Posts: 4389
Loc: Bosham, UK
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Hi Mike - I have a ST-4000XCM. Haven't used it yet though... 
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Observatory:- Astro-Physics 130EDT StarFire, Baader SkySurfer V, EQ6/pro
Outside:- TeleVue 76is/Vixen Porta II
Eyepieces:- 2-4mm Nagler zoom, 5mm & 6mm Radians, 9mm Nagler, 13mm Ethos, 24mm & 34mm Meade SWAs
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HUTCH234
newbie
Reged: 11/30/07
Posts: 4
Loc: Muncie, Indiana, USA
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Very nice. I'll be anxious to see images as they become available. I might not receive mine for a few weeks!
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gbarolak
super member
Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Houston, TX
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I've got mine; still learning how to use it but am very happy so far. Now I just need to get it out of my light polluted back year to some reasonably dark skies....
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Greg
PlaneWave 12.5, AP155, Sky90, C9.25
EM 400 & 200, AP Mach1
lots of Pentax EPs
ST-4000, QSI 583
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HUTCH234
newbie
Reged: 11/30/07
Posts: 4
Loc: Muncie, Indiana, USA
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To those of you responding re: receiving your new ST-4000XCM.... I am curious...when did you order your new cameras? This might give me a reasonable idea of how long I'll need to be patient waiting for mine! Thanks.
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JSnuff1
sage
Reged: 12/29/04
Posts: 290
Loc: NY
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I ordered min 11/30 and received it 12/1. 
One of SBIG's dealer recieved 3 and one was not spoken for, so I got quite lucky
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William Optics 110 FLT (TEC version)
LX800 Mount
Canon 60Da
JGS Observatory Website
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NukenGeek
member
Reged: 12/28/06
Posts: 102
Loc: Richland, WA
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I ordered mine in September and I'm still waiting! 
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Tri-City Astronomy Club
Meade 10" LX200R (Supercharged)
Coronado Maxscope 40 (Double-stacked)
Tele Vue NP-101is (and imaging accessories)
QSI 683wsg-8 (3nm narrowband filters)
SBIG ST-4000XCM (and AO-8)
Vixen Sphinx SXD (NexSXD mod)
Wife (loves shopping)
Bank account (empty)
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leszek
member
Reged: 01/23/07
Posts: 95
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Ordered: Semptember 19th through optcorp
Received: November 19th
Has been raining since then in Seattle.
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Ben Ritchie
Lost in Space
Reged: 01/31/05
Posts: 4389
Loc: Bosham, UK
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Mine broke the second time I tried to use it... 
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Observatory:- Astro-Physics 130EDT StarFire, Baader SkySurfer V, EQ6/pro
Outside:- TeleVue 76is/Vixen Porta II
Eyepieces:- 2-4mm Nagler zoom, 5mm & 6mm Radians, 9mm Nagler, 13mm Ethos, 24mm & 34mm Meade SWAs
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NukenGeek
member
Reged: 12/28/06
Posts: 102
Loc: Richland, WA
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I finally received mine along with an AO-8, just in time for our winter weather curse. The sky won't clear until March or so... 
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Tri-City Astronomy Club
Meade 10" LX200R (Supercharged)
Coronado Maxscope 40 (Double-stacked)
Tele Vue NP-101is (and imaging accessories)
QSI 683wsg-8 (3nm narrowband filters)
SBIG ST-4000XCM (and AO-8)
Vixen Sphinx SXD (NexSXD mod)
Wife (loves shopping)
Bank account (empty)
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AlanP
super member
Reged: 10/29/07
Posts: 177
Loc: Howell, MI
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Ordered one first week of October, and am told that I am the first on their list. Just called today, nothing came in yet, they think by the end of the Month.... SBIG site updated at end of November to announce the limited special has sold out. New list price will be $ 4,500...
I hope my receipt for backorder gets filled...
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HUTCH234
newbie
Reged: 11/30/07
Posts: 4
Loc: Muncie, Indiana, USA
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Hi all...I received my new ST-4Kxcm about a month ago, but due to UNBELIEVABLY FREEZING temperatures, I have only taken it out one night. After some practice focusing, I chose an easy target (M42 - Orion Nbula) for "first light". I took 25 / 20 second exposures using "Track & Accumulate". I will try to attach the image here. It was 12 degrees F. outside, so by the 10th or 12th image there was already a heavy coat of frost on the scope lens...(even with the Dew Removal system)so I'm surprised this much detail actually got through. Focus was not bad for the first try, but there is still some elongation of stars...I'm sure I can correct that when I actually get around to trying the camera using the guiding functions. Overall I am pleased with the way the equipment & software have worked...no technical problems yet that I'm aware of. I have many years of astrophotography experience using flim, digital, webcams, etc....but this is my 1st real CCD imager...so it will take awhile to get used to that...I'm really anxious to get back out & learn some more. Thanks for having a look. Clear Skies to Ya'll ! I do have a website of my images (most are fair at best), if you'd like to check it out.
mlhspace.org
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