not an experienced user and looking to get one or the other. From my research(and annoying questions) pentax seems to fight out of their weight division and both of these things get good reviews. Budget would prefer the 65ED but I would consider saving longer to get the 80 and wondered the following:
1.I assume the 80Ed will need a larger and more cumbersome tripod?
2. Anyone know what potential decent maximums for night viewing celestial objects would be for these? Can spotters operate to 40x aperture like astro-scopes in good viewing conditions or is this unrealistic?
3. I understand scopes can vary unit to unit and as I would have to order this in from the US I will not be able to check its quality in advance, nor return it. Is the risk high of getting a unit that is not operating to the quality it should? Would folks see a blind purchase for pentax as a bad idea?
4. Are there any businesses here or others who deal internationally that anyone could recommend?
5. If I found a business who can ship to me would anyone be interested in checking their scopes in person for a fee( assuming its the same city. I'm serious btw)
1.I assume the 80Ed will need a larger and more cumbersome tripod?
2. Anyone know what potential decent maximums for night viewing celestial objects would be for these? Can spotters operate to 40x aperture like astro-scopes in good viewing conditions or is this unrealistic?
3. I understand scopes can vary unit to unit and as I would have to order this in from the US I will not be able to check its quality in advance, nor return it. Is the risk high of getting a unit that is not operating to the quality it should? Would folks see a blind purchase for pentax as a bad idea?
4. Are there any businesses here or others who deal internationally that anyone could recommend?
5. If I found a business who can ship to me would anyone be interested in checking their scopes in person for a fee( assuming its the same city. I'm serious btw)
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