Kowa Big Eyes Setup

[iseegeorgesstar]

Well I guess this goes to show you’ve made near zero effort to actually look into what the discussion was about. Happy to have a discussion but I’m not spoon feeding anymore. Good day!

You call calling me a troll "discussion" ? If you're not spoonfeeding anyone I seriously hope you're not responsible for any small children.

 

[Antares]

Twin 884s w/ 25-60x eyepieces. Plate from Adam's Adapters.

 

[willfrye027]

Twin 884s w/ 25-60x eyepieces. Plate from Adam's Adapters.

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Would love to hear your comments on ease of switching to higher magnification, refocusing, depth of field

 

[SikaSeeker]

Excellent timing. Today picked up a damaged 883 Kowa with 25/60 zoom and manfrotto tripod for $636. Bought from geological survey guy who was in Antarctica and someone helpfully knocked it over. Working 100% so far

 

[jb_358]

Excellent timing. Today picked up a damaged 883 Kowa with 25/60 zoom and manfrotto tripod for $636. Bought from geological survey guy who was in Antarctica and someone helpfully knocked it over. Working 100% so far

Wow, I might have to start looking for bargains in Antarctica as well.

 

[SikaSeeker]

hahaha indeed, it’s actually a guy in England who captains super yachts. Was insurance write off so win/ win.

I’ve also acquired a 20x wide EP for the 664 but need another for big eyes. If anyone is selling I’m in the market for one.

 

[Sand Wrench]

Twin 884s w/ 25-60x eyepieces. Plate from Adam's Adapters.

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These look glorious! Will they fit inside the main body on your pack? Which tripod are you planning to run with them?

 

[Antares]

These look glorious! Will they fit inside the main body on your pack? Which tripod are you planning to run with them?

SLIK 824CF w/ Manfrotto MVH500AH head. Yes, they fit in a backpack fine.

 

[SikaSeeker]

How does adjusting IPD work for twin 884? looks Locked in place?

im exploring converting the 883 to a 884, as the rear housing is cracked and that section can be removed.

 

[Antares]

How does adjusting IPD work for twin 884? looks Locked in place?

im exploring converting the 883 to a 884, as the rear housing is cracked and that section can be removed.

PD is adjustable, but not in the field realistically. You set PD and collimate at the same time. It's pretty much set up for one user.

 

[Antares]

I'm selling my Adam's Adapter Kowa 884 plate if anyone is interested.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/kowa-884-big-eyes-plate-adams-adapters.355336/

 

[SikaSeeker]

Noted, what did you not like about the 884 setup? Imagine it’s bulky

 

[Antares]

Noted, what did you not like about the 884 setup? Imagine it’s bulky

There's nothing I didn't like. They're spectacular. I just wasn't using them enough to justify the amount of money I had tied up in them. I had my fun, now I'm moving on to something else.