MarkAR Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hi all, just saw this video and the new Raptor looks like a good wide field scope, wonder what the price will be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTweaky Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Something tells me that they won't be giving it away with packets of cornflakes!! ? It's $999 so it will probably be a little over £1k by the time it gets over here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoflewis Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 That does look great. I just purchased the SA Pro mount and am looking for a great widefied lens to pair with my astro-modified Canon 600D as a grab and go rig. Have been considering the Redcat 51, so would be interesting to see some comparison reviews of those 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 I think the main plus for the raptor over the redact and Askar would be the focuser. Plus also it comes with extra bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 The consensus seems to be that it is just a rebranding of a Sharpstar 61, just with the focal reducer integrated and some extras to make it easier to use. Seems to me you can get the same scope for a lot less. Saying that it does look very pretty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Pretty as hell, love the scope rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Interestingly it looks like TS also has a version of this which actually has FLP53 optics which is not mentioned in the specs for the Raptor which you would thought would be if it were used.On the flipside I also think having an astroimaging scope that you can just pick up and go is always a good idea, having struggled with threads and backfocus and adapters etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Looks pretty! Sounds good but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Posted by: @Wyvern Interestingly it looks like TS also has a version of this which actually has FLP53 opticsJust caught Cuiv the Geeks video and looks like it a rebrand but with different accessories. For the price I would expect FPL53 or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 According to the latest Vid from Cuiv, it has the cherry pick of Sharpstars FPL53 glass. Certain parts re-designed and a top end auto focus as an add on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazAstro Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I have to say, it does look good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Posted by: @MarkAR According to the latest Vid from Cuiv, it has the cherry pick of Sharpstars FPL53 glass. Certain parts re-designed and a top end auto focus as an add on.Just saw this. It's beyond me why they are not shouting this from the rooftops, My default position is that if they don't mention the glass type it's not fpl53. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Posted by: @Wyvern Posted by: @MarkAR According to the latest Vid from Cuiv, it has the cherry pick of Sharpstars FPL53 glass. Certain parts re-designed and a top end auto focus as an add on.Just saw this. It's beyond me why they are not shouting this from the rooftops, My default position is that if they don't mention the glass type it's not fpl53.Very strange really, I would have thought that would be one of the main selling points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevS Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Is it available in blue? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrodad Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Seeing a lot of "Vanilla" Scopes and cameras recently, same specs and features that then just get a rebrand and a splash of colour and are supposed to be the next best thing and people believe it and part with their money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 I agree with you there. Like this scope, it's basically a halfway decent budget scope with a makeover to make it what it should have been in the first place. Although that takes it out of the budget market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I mentioned on another forum that I personally would not buy this scope as the manufacturer is, as yet, an unproven maker and I don't believe there are any UK dealers for Radian or support. That may well change but if I was in the market for a small aperture portable scope then the WO Redcat 51 is the one for me - despite the long waiting list. Most of my scopes are William Optics and red so I may be biased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Nothing wrong with sticking to a brand you like especially if it's WO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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