FINALLY, my new scope has arrived. Looks and feels great. I posted some pictures yesterday. Now, all I need is some clear skies!! We've been having a lot...
I am selling my WO ZenithStar 66 SD PATRIOT (OHIO) edition scope on astro mart. I have gotten several emails from people telling me they can get these scopes...
I just bought a UO 2.8X Klee, and told UO how much I liked it. They came back to say that they fear it will no longer be available. The iventory may last...
I want to take wide field pictures with my ZS 66 and a Nikon D100 DSLR. What WO accessories do I need? If you have a WO part number I would appreciate it too. ...
Hey Carlos, You'll find the ZS66SD at prime focus a joy to use!! I have a Canon DSLR, but the procedure for your Nikon will be similar. First, one unscrews the...
Thx Perry. This is just what I needed. No question about it making a nice set up. My Orange ZS 66 optics are really impressive. Enough to say that when I...
thanks for the info...tony ... From: williammoderator07 To: William-Optics@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 3:01 AM Subject: [William Optics] Re:...
I would like to know if the L - bracket on the Zenithstar 66mm SD white scope on sale is dovetail design ready to simply fit on my dovetail mount. If not...
It's a standard Vixen-type dovetail shoe. ... _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t...
does anyone use ff/fr for there m90, i know there is a ff 4 from WO but have heard mixed reviews, how about the trf 2008 or ap? i know this is a WO forum but...
I have a Megrez 90 and both the WO FF III and Televue TRF-2008. The FF III is OK, but it does have some distortion in the corners. Bright stars look like...
Hi, Avoid the FF3 unless you can vary the distance of the FF<->detector. Out of the box the FF3 attached to my Canon 350d produced overcorrected stars. I added...
I finally got a chance to get out with my new scope (FLT98 w/carbon fibre tube) and I noticed that there is some "play" in the fine focuser side. That is to...
Thank you, very interesting answer. Most of people here use Canon DSLRs. Anybody here have experience with Nikon? I'm asking if this the same using Nikon...
Hey, ... I agree with Gianluca that this is, indeed, a very interesting answer. I cannot speak for the M90. However, I can for the WO ZS66SD and the Orion...
Hello. New to the group. I've searched the files and photos sections. I am looking for instructions of the drawtube adjustment allen screws so that I can...
Forgot to mention: It's a ZS-66ED. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/ http://cleardarksky.com/c/LgnObAZkey.html?1 ... From:...
Hi Bill, I'm not sure where you find the instructions, but the process is pretty simple. Focuser traction is adjusted using the black plastic nut & Allen screw...
Hey Bill, If you do a search on "focuser" in this group's posts, you'll fairly shortly come up with the answer. If you have a manual for the 66, it's in there,...
Thanks Rod and Perry. The ZS-66ED has not yet arrived from the seller on Astromart, but he says that the drawtube is a bit loose. Hopefully, I'll have the...
Hi Bill, If you find you still have a bit of movement in the focuser try this: http://www.istarion.net/Picturepages/Autoguiding.htm Locking down the focus tube...
OK Rod. Thank you. Looking at your photo, I can see the black nut next to the locking screw. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/...
Bill, I do not know if William Optics supplies a 2mm Hex Wrench, but you will need one. I bought several at a local hardware store in the "Little Drawers"...
Thanks Pete, My ZS-66ED is supposed to be here Thursday. I'll check the focuser movement. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/ ...
Hi, WO doesn't sell tools, but they are readily avalable at hardware stores, Sears, and hobby shops. I recommend getting a set that is attached to a ring or to...
Hey, Harbor Freight carries a lot of cheap (in price and quality) tools, some of which is very useful. Got some excellent t-handle Allen wrenches and a set...
Yes, and nice colored handles .Got both sets from Harbour Frieght. But, I still think it best to pick several up, and slide them into a small ZipLox and store...
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