Very happy with this purchase.
I’ve opted for the r130sf newtonian reflector model, with an alt-az mount.
The product has been perfect for a beginner like me and I think I’ll keep using it for quite a long while.
It’s been so much fun finding and cataloguing stars.
I’ve opted for an alt-az mount and a high light gathering power option because I’ll mostly be using it from my balcony, in a city with high light pollution. Not having 360 sky visibility and constantly having to relocate the telescope nullifies the pros of an equatorial mount. Alt-az is the way to go for us city dwellers.
Have been able to view so many things that aren’t visible to the naked eye. Orion is breathtaking.
It’s also quite light despite it’s size so I’m really looking forward to taking it out on a trip to a low light pollution area and spending the night there.
I’ve given it 5 stars because it’s an amazing purchase for the price. I honestly bought it expecting far less than this.
Now, the negative points.
- The user/setup manual is horrible. It’s written for pros even though those who purchase this setup are beginners.
I’m living in Japan and have purchased it here so it might be different overseas but... It’s a Japanese company and if the Japanese version is like this I don’t have much hope for the English manual.
I had to do research online and completely disregard the manual in order to get it going.
For the r130sf model you have to relocate the dovetail bar on the telescope before connecting it to the mount. I did not know that and it was not explained in the manual.
So if anyone is wondering why the finder scope slot in the telescope is on the side and not on top, it’s because you need to relocate the dovetail bar before connecting it to the mount. Again, the product is great. It’s just the manual that’s lacking.
- The finder scope alignment seems to be a bit finicky but that might have been due to sudden change in temperature due to relocation. I calibrated it while indoors with heating and relocated the telescope outdoors with a 30c temperature drop, so I’m willing to take the blame for this. Might have even bumped the scope myself. Nothing a quick touch up couldn’t fix though.
- The fine adjustment handles of the mount that come along are quite cheap and made of plastic. Don’t get me wrong, they’re completely usable but I’d recommend replacing them with better ones after a couple of months of regular use.
I think these are the only complaints I have about r130sf.
Sure, I’d recommend purchasing better lenses alongside etc but if you’re a beginner go ahead and buy this. Have fun. Explore the skies.
You will not be disappointed.
| ブランド | ビクセン(Vixen) |
|---|---|
| 製品型番 | 39952-9 |
| ズーム倍率 (デジタル含む) | 【接眼レンズ(31.7mm径)】PL20mm(46倍、実視界64分)、PL6.3mm(144倍、実視界22分) |
| 固定焦点距離 | 910 ミリメートル |
| 焦点距離 (望遠側) | 80 ミリメートル |
| 種類 | 屈折式 |
| 付属機能、特徴 | マルチコート |
| 付属品 | 正立天頂プリズム31.7mm、星座早見盤、星空ガイドブック |
| カラー | ホワイト |
| サイズ | 910mm(F11.4) |
| レンズ有効径 | 80 ミリメートル |
| 集光力 | 肉眼の131倍 |
| 架台 | 経緯台式 |
| 電池付属 | いいえ |
| 保証書 | 同梱 |
| 保証 | メーカー保証:5年 |
| 製品サイズ | 71 x 71 x 130 cm; 2.5 kg |
