The DM-6 is in my den, assembled and ready for the AP 130EDFGT that will be here on Friday. After nine years on the waiting list, my time has come. Tom got his...
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Mark 1
mistermgd2002
Jul 20, 2011 12:51 pm
I use my DM-6 on my "older" AP130 and never looked back but at the stars. Enjoy the new additions. Mark D. Mark...
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HowardL
lazhow320
Jul 23, 2011 9:38 pm
Hi; Quick question......can the eyepiece tray hold the standard 15" laptop???...
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al_nath2007
Aug 6, 2011 1:31 am
Tonight I put together my first binocular setup for the DM. I found a Bogen 701 on Astromart this week, and bought it when I noticed it had a 3/8" female...
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Edwin Pinheiro
edwinpinheiro
Aug 6, 2011 1:51 pm
I am out of the office until 08/08/2011. I am on vacation until Monday August 15. Will process some email starting on Monday August 8 Ed. Note: This is an...
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dragonophile
Aug 6, 2011 5:06 pm
I am thinking of getting a large pair of 70-80mm binoculars that could weigh up to 14 pounds. What would the best mounting solution be - a L-bracket? Do...
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dragonophile
Aug 6, 2011 5:11 pm
I see John is going a bit different route with a Bogen head. I am also wondering if the Sky Commander would work the same with binoculars as it does with a...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Aug 6, 2011 9:32 pm
There was one customer that built an angle plate that fit on a dovetail. He used the DM-6 for his 80mm binocs. If you email me off line I'll send his pictures...
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Tom
discmounts
Aug 10, 2011 12:54 am
I'm due next week to have cataract surgery first in my left eye (non-dominant) than a week later in my right eye. The doctor wants to remove the lens along...
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Donnie
dg869500
Aug 10, 2011 10:27 am
Tom: Good luck with your up-coming eye surgery. I hope everything goes well for you. Donnie Garrett...
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ap130gt
Aug 10, 2011 11:08 am
Hey Tom, Thanks again for the sweet DM4 head that I attached to my Berlebach Uni 19 tripod to support my AP130GT. As an Optometrist I can tell you that any...
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three_thirty_cic
three_thirty...
Aug 10, 2011 12:43 pm
Tom P: There's some good info (amateur astronomer on Medhelp.org asking about what lens is best for night vision): http://tinyurl.com/3g25sh6 Anyway, I...
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Harley Davidson
astrocnc
Aug 11, 2011 11:58 pm
Tom I had cataract surgery on my right eye and 2 weeks later my left eye in feb/mar this year. I could not read a license plate in front of me while in my car....
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Aug 12, 2011 6:57 am
Tom good luck with surgery, keep us posted. Tony it's great to hear that all is well. This calls for a major bike ride, grab life by the horns... Roy E=mc² On...
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Tom
discmounts
Aug 12, 2011 8:30 pm
I want to thank everyone for the replies and phone calls. I cancelled my operation to give me more time to research my alternatives and to make the best...
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Mark 1
mistermgd2002
Aug 12, 2011 9:22 pm
Tom, Good luck with whatever option you choose. You are a gentleman and run a class A operation. Mark D....
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lmbuck2000
Aug 12, 2011 9:58 pm
tom -- Good choice I think to do a little more research. Anything with the eyes is obviously worrisome and with significant consequences so take your time. on...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Aug 12, 2011 10:31 pm
That's funny! I understand that one problem is, if the light hits the lens just right passerby's can see sparkles coming from inside the eyes. Tom Thank you...
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ap130gt
Aug 14, 2011 12:40 am
Good luck with your decision Tom, The right strategy should take into account your symptoms and difficulties along with your occupation and passions. I know...
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Douglas
sanqunetti
Aug 16, 2011 6:54 pm
Hi, I just recently bought a DM6 with a standard tripod. I wanted to travel with the DM6 and needed a padded tripod case. I have purchased padded bags from...
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lmbuck2000
Aug 20, 2011 5:06 pm
I was fooling around with my DM-6 and AP130 last night... Decided to try shooting the moon using a TV 5x Powermate and Canon 40D... 4100mm FL...on an unguided...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Aug 20, 2011 5:34 pm
And who say's Discmounts are only for the visual observer, very nice Lee. cheers Roy.....
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Aug 20, 2011 7:20 pm
Lee, Care to share the exposure information with us. Are they single exposures, I don’t even see any atmosphere artifacts. Very good in deed! Tom Thank you...
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lmbuck2000
Aug 20, 2011 9:34 pm
they were single exposures. i thought the turbulence was pretty bad but i took several shots and those were the best. probably would have helped to let the...
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lmbuck2000
Oct 12, 2011 7:53 pm
this group is pretty quite. i guess everyone is so happy with their DiscMounts, there are no support issues :-) i do have an update to "DM-6 not just for...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Oct 12, 2011 8:58 pm
Wow that looks great! So now I can announce that the DM-6 is perfect for Astrophotography. Just kidding of course. Yea, there isn't a lot of chit-chat in this...
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al_nath2007
Oct 24, 2011 7:46 pm
My 82mm, 14-lb binos arrived a couple of weeks ago. They are mounted on a Manfrotto 501 head on the DM tall tripod. This setup works very well, but its not...
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al_nath2007
Oct 24, 2011 7:55 pm
Just a quick report, I tried the 152 on the DM4. I thought the scope + TV Binovue was too heavy and long to work. It did work, worked great, and I viewed...
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Roy Randeen
deepsky_01
Oct 24, 2011 9:25 pm
Hi John, I have always wanted to try that, but scared I would put too much strain on the DM-4. Since its only rated for 18 to 20 lbs. I will have to try this....
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edwardmontes
Dec 22, 2011 4:09 pm
Has anyone out there used this configuration - DM-4 with an SV-115? I bought a DM-4 at NEAF last April and it goes GREAT with my SV-102ED, but I'm seriously...
