Hey All,
Shoot! I already posted this. The word Ugh is not supposed to be in the title.
A new scope just arrived 30 minutes ago....
The scope is this one that I purchased on zenmarket.jp Post 32 here... https://www.cloudyni...2#entry11875611 Lots of people emailed me after I posted that I purchased this and wanted more information.
Zen was awesome as usual to work with. They are easy to use, safe, and VERY responsive. This auction closed on Monday May 8th. The scope arrived at Zen on May 12th. Zen packed it on Friday May 13th and shipped it on Monday May 16th (yesterday). Picture of the box and packing are attached. It was well packed as has been everything I have purchased from Zen. It was 10500 grams (23lbs) and cost 16,235Y ($125) to ship by what appears to be overnight delivery. I used UPS this time. For my 6 other purchases from Zen over the past 5 years or so, I have used Fedex and EMS. All 3 have been successful for me, so I just choose the lowest cost.
Now for what arrived. WOW! is about all I can say. Just WOW!
All of the accessories are "like new". My guess is everyone one of them including the eyepieces has not been used. Also, all the boxes were included which I was not expecting. All had original packing material. In the kit was:
7mm and 18mm Or, 9mm K, and a brand new 4mm Hi-Or (my Pentax 75EDHF is going to love this eyepiece)
Takahashi .965" diagonal in mint condition
Takahashi .965" 4 turret eyepiece holder_I have never seen on of these. Its very smooth
CA 35 to convert the rear to accept M42. This is awesome to have as the scope will be a dedicated imaging scope
FC-100 F5.9 Reducer. Brand new again. Both covers. Should make this setup awesome for imaging.
TS-001 Camera Adapter. This piece will need more research. It is not your typical camera adapter. Had to cost a ton back in the day. I will create a post just for this when I have time.
Now for the scope. I haven't look at the lens yet. The tube is dirty but appears to be something that will look spotless by the end of tonight. No scratch, no dents, not fading. I wasn't expecting the sewer cover lens cap, but it is here. Super happy about that. The focuser is smooth through the entire travel. Honestly, it feels brand new. The clamshell looks unused like everything else. The Takahashi 8x50 finder is in very good condition, but is lacking caps.
Oh my, the lens is bad, very bad, It's a 1985 FC-100 and I have wonder how it got this way.
Oh well, I am still very happy. And I don't think I can make the lens any worse than it is, so that makes it easy to work on
It will take a few minutes to post pictures...
Edited by Steve_M_M, 17 May 2022 - 05:22 PM.