Hello, I purchased this scope and the focuser was really hard to turn. There are four fixer screws and three other hex bolts on the focuser - can you point me to a manual that shows how I can get the focuser to be smooth? I loosened up the fixer screws and that seemed to help. But I need instructions for all of the screws and tension, etc. thanks
Thank you very much for showing off the 150mm! Now I'm ready to negotiate and make a deal on how much they will take it for. How about $1200.00 buck? :-D
Got the 120mm lately and, a question : is it possible, with its standard accessories, to put a televue barlow 2x for DSLR photo ? I couldn't find how...
I am in the market for a larger APO refactor such like the 150 Esprit but am concerned for the cost and weight. My mount supports 60lbs payload: the Skywatcher is 32 + diagonal + Finder + Camera + guide = getting close to maximum load. The cost of scopes are more competitive now, a good 130mm APO is less than the 150 your offering and is near the same visuals. Convince me the Skywatcher can do the same at thousands less, which scope does the esprit 150 directly compare to? is it the 150 Tak ?
I am more concerned about the validity of the "performance" endorsements as compared to other top end instruments, I have been around long enough know words mean nothing once the unit is in the backyard and you are looking through an eyepiece. I want pure true color as my eye sees it nice round stars and good planet detail, if the Esprit line can do that I am sold, problem is... where can I test drive it?
Thanks. i just got the 120/1000 skywatcher Could you tell me if the telescope suffers a lot of damage if I want to observe from the seashore? I say this because of the salinity that can affect the lenses. Is there a trick to protect it and be able to go anyway?
Saltwater can eat away at the optical coatings over time. Definitely keep them covered and indoors when not in use. You may have to get them recoated a little sooner than others (10+ yrs).
Edge hd 11 is more for Planets the Esprit is a Deep Sky Scope .there are no Skope to Fit perfectly everything.so you must Think to watch Moon and planets or Deep Sky Objekts
What's the best scope for visual use only? Especially for observing the Moon and not Deep Space. I'm after the absolute sharpest and crispest high definition observing of the Moon.
hola estoy desilucionada compre el ed 80 strit triplete y utilizo la camara zwo 1600 mm con filtros y es un desastre la aberracion que da en las estrellas a los laterales. que lastima y nadie de sky watcher responde a esto.
Made in China? The Chinese have pretty poor Quality Control I manufacturing facilities. However, the 150 looks great and I'd buy one if I had the cash on hand. Being able to collimate each lens is a big plus.
6 comments / questions that went un answered for a year or more shows about the customer service. I will pass, get a Stellarvue / William optics !! . Why put out a video when you cannot follow through and answers customer questions !
there's nothing wrong with made in China mate. Chinese made products have come an awful long way, and a lot of them provide quality at exceptional prices. PS Japan once had a terrible reputation for clones of Western products that were very poorly made, but over time, they vastly improved. History is repeating itself with Chinese made products. PPS go look at a 6" AP refractor or Tak or APM and it'll be vastly more than 6k. And differences in IQ will be rather hard to pick between these more expensive brands, and the SkyWatcher unit. I wish SkyWatcher would do some seminars with double blind test images just to show all you brand snobs for what you are - SNOBS.
that's a great price for a 6" and the Esprits are some of the best APO's made. and probably THE best Chinese scopes made. "consistent quality-wise", that is. if it'd be made anywhere else (than China) it'd be double to triple that price. REPLY
I could have afforded the 6" but decided to go with the esprit 80 over the 100/120/150. Why? Weight and my current mount simply couldn't handle the larger scopes.
Pretty much every astronomical product on the market right now is made in China. The occasional Japanese product. And a few that are assembled in the US but the components come from elsewhere. We'll be doing a comparison of all of the refractors on the What's Up? Webcast in January. You may want to check it out.
Dobs are not suited for astrophotography. Get a refractor to start, and you can later get a SCT or a RASA or something like that. Just not Dob. Wrong tool for the job.
Funny to see Kevin so young
I amazed of the workmanship of my new EQ6-R Pro, thank you!!!
I just received mine as well. Amazing quality for the amount of money.
Back when QC was important…not seeing that with my new 100ED apo 😯
I just ordered an Esprit 150 ED. It's arriving in about five weeks. Looking forward to it.
Why doesn't the Esprit 100 bought from Europe include the field flattener..
excellent equipment
Hello, I purchased this scope and the focuser was really hard to turn. There are four fixer screws and three other hex bolts on the focuser - can you point me to a manual that shows how I can get the focuser to be smooth? I loosened up the fixer screws and that seemed to help. But I need instructions for all of the screws and tension, etc. thanks
if I want to get into astrophotography should I get something like this and skip getting the s11620 Dobsonian classic 10 inch for my first scope?
"And I'm Kevin..."
Thank you very much for showing off the 150mm! Now I'm ready to negotiate and make a deal on how much they will take it for. How about $1200.00 buck? :-D
Got the 120mm lately and, a question : is it possible, with its standard accessories, to put a televue barlow 2x for DSLR photo ? I couldn't find how...
Are you looking to add the barlow for planetary imaging? Then yes you can, and should.
I am in the market for a larger APO refactor such like the 150 Esprit but am concerned for the cost and weight.
My mount supports 60lbs payload: the Skywatcher is 32 + diagonal + Finder + Camera + guide = getting close to maximum load.
The cost of scopes are more competitive now, a good 130mm APO is less than the 150 your offering and is near the same visuals.
Convince me the Skywatcher can do the same at thousands less, which scope does the esprit 150 directly compare to? is it the 150 Tak ?
I am more concerned about the validity of the "performance" endorsements as compared to other top end instruments, I have been around long enough know words mean nothing once the unit is in the backyard and you are looking through an eyepiece. I want pure true color as my eye sees it nice round stars and good planet detail, if the Esprit line can do that I am sold, problem is... where can I test drive it?
Thanks. i just got the 120/1000 skywatcher
Could you tell me if the telescope suffers a lot of damage if I want to observe from the seashore? I say this because of the salinity that can affect the lenses. Is there a trick to protect it and be able to go anyway?
Saltwater can eat away at the optical coatings over time. Definitely keep them covered and indoors when not in use. You may have to get them recoated a little sooner than others (10+ yrs).
@@SkyWatcherUSA thank you and clear skies
I'd love the 150... But waaay out of my price range. Beautiful equipment. Something to shoot for.
Which would give me better visual use only? A Edge HD 11" sct or This 150mm refractor?
Hi - i'm asking the same...found answer yet?
@@ramonberger8681 I have not
Edge hd 11 is more for Planets the Esprit is a Deep Sky Scope .there are no Skope to Fit perfectly everything.so you must Think to watch Moon and planets or Deep Sky Objekts
What's the best scope for visual use only? Especially for observing the Moon and not Deep Space. I'm after the absolute sharpest and crispest high definition observing of the Moon.
@@MrCJHamill the Maksutov is amazing for planets .i got a mak127 and like to have a mak180 its a stunning scope for moon and planets ;-) i guarantie
hola estoy desilucionada compre el ed 80 strit triplete y utilizo la camara zwo 1600 mm con filtros y es un desastre la aberracion que da en las estrellas a los laterales. que lastima y nadie de sky watcher responde a esto.
Couldn't they make the 120mm one a bit faster, like f/5.5-6? :/
sure they can, it will be 3 times more heavy and 5 times more expensive
@@telemaq76 No it won't! :D
Made in China? The Chinese have pretty poor Quality Control I manufacturing facilities. However, the 150 looks great and I'd buy one if I had the cash on hand. Being able to collimate each lens is a big plus.
You really need to invest in better lavaliers.
This video was created and posted 9 years ago, we have better equipment now.
And still no carry handle? What a joke!
6 comments / questions that went un answered for a year or more shows about the customer service. I will pass, get a Stellarvue / William optics !! . Why put out a video when you cannot follow through and answers customer questions !
why not get off your ass and call them?
@@davepastern why don't you stfu, just shut your pie hole you little prick.
@@ronrequena4752 poor diddums, did I hurt your feelings with my prior comment?
It clearly states in the video that if you have questions to email support@skywatcherusa.com. Ask your questions there.
You must be working for a competitor.
For six thousands dollars, I did not expect the dealbreaker shown at 01:00 - "Made in China"
That's not a dealbreaker for everyone.
there's nothing wrong with made in China mate. Chinese made products have come an awful long way, and a lot of them provide quality at exceptional prices.
PS Japan once had a terrible reputation for clones of Western products that were very poorly made, but over time, they vastly improved. History is repeating itself with Chinese made products.
PPS go look at a 6" AP refractor or Tak or APM and it'll be vastly more than 6k. And differences in IQ will be rather hard to pick between these more expensive brands, and the SkyWatcher unit. I wish SkyWatcher would do some seminars with double blind test images just to show all you brand snobs for what you are - SNOBS.
that's a great price for a 6" and the Esprits are some of the best APO's made. and probably THE best Chinese scopes made. "consistent quality-wise", that is. if it'd be made anywhere else (than China) it'd be double to triple that price.
REPLY
I could have afforded the 6" but decided to go with the esprit 80 over the 100/120/150. Why? Weight and my current mount simply couldn't handle the larger scopes.
The Chinese make high quality stuff now. Maybe not 20 years ago, but things have changed. Drastically.
Made in China, yikes!
Pretty much every astronomical product on the market right now is made in China. The occasional Japanese product. And a few that are assembled in the US but the components come from elsewhere. We'll be doing a comparison of all of the refractors on the What's Up? Webcast in January. You may want to check it out.
if I want to get into astrophotography should I get something like this and skip getting the s11620 Dobsonian classic 10 inch for my first scope?
Dobs are not suited for astrophotography. Get a refractor to start, and you can later get a SCT or a RASA or something like that. Just not Dob. Wrong tool for the job.