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Hutech/IDAS Reflection Suppression (RS)
Technology Filters
Hutech and IDAS Japan announce the introduction of an
innovative new set of RGB filters
utilizing the unique
IDAS RS (Reflection Suppression) technology which
minimizes the annoying reflections around bright stars
in CCD images.
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Borg & Pentax Join Forces!
Available December, 2007 -- Borg 125SD
- Featuring a collaboration between Borg and Pentax
on a new objective design.
- Modular design compatible with existing Borg accessories.
- Native focal ratio of f/6.0.
- f/5.1 with 0.85x focal reducer
- f/3.9 with super reducer
- Available with the adapters for Feather Touch Focuser
and Finger Lake's PDF.
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Borg 125SD f/3.9 configuration (prototype) shown.
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Sample Images (click on images to enlarge)
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Now Available --
DSLR body
Front Filters
for Canon, Nikon, and Fuji DSLR camera bodies.
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Two Soft Carrying Cases
for Borg Scopes
CB77:
- Accomodates 76/77 OTA's, including F4 configurations.
Internal dimensions: 15"L x 4"W x 4"H.
CB101:
- Accomodates 100/101 OTA's (Series 80), including
F4 configurations or 76/77 OTA's with
Feather Touch focusers. Internal dimensions:
23"L x 5"W x 5"H.
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Double-zippers create a wide-opening, making it
easy to handle the scope.
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Available Now
Spectrum Enhanced Canon XTi (400DH)
Featuring:
- 10 megapixel sensor
- Available with Type Ia or Clear filter
Two canon filters are replaced for maximum H-alpha
transmission (EOS034) for astronomical applications
or IR imaging (EOS035)
- Dust reduction function
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Borg ED F4 Super reducer
for digital imagers
-- Available now
Features:
- 4 elements including one ED element
- Completely covers 35mm full format sensors
- Built-in filter holder and camera rotator
- Optimized for Borg 77ED, 101ED and newly designed 125SD
- Compatible with M57 Feather Touch Focuser, which allows
motorized focusing
- Works with Takahashi FS series. Selected adapters and
tubes will be available through Hutech.
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M57 Feather Touch focuser
-- available now
This focuser has a Borg standard M57 thread,
which allows direct attachment of a wide variety of
Borg accessories without a nosepiece. The M57
threaded connection makes attachments more secure
and results in a larger internal opening.
Also available is a motor option which allows for electric manual or computer-controlled focusing.
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NEW FROM MITSUBOSHI -
Lightweight, compact off-axis guider (OAG) for DSLR and film cameras up to 35mm format. Click on the link above to see more specifications and a list of telescope and camera interfaces.
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Spectrum Enhanced
Canon 30D Digital Camera
Filter Options:
- Type Ia* (astronomical UV/IR blocking)
Clear
- Infrared
* Utilizes new generation 3 Type Ia filter
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New Products From Borg
- 7352 M57 Rotating Ring
- 7859 M57 Helical Focuser
- 7214 1.4X teleconverter
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Hutech Deep Sky Binoculars
These binoculars are 22x100
light-weight binoculars tailored for
deep sky observers featuring:
- Built-in 24mm LPS-P2 light pollution
suppression filters for enhanced contrast
nebula viewing in light-polluted skies
LPS filter can be conveniently switched
in or out by rotating a dial
Fully multi-coated objectives
BAK4 Porro prisms
18mm eye relief
User-friendly, field-collimatable design
3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) weight
Carrying case
- Tripod adapter
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Hutech
Maksutov-Newtonian Astrograph
The Hutech 7" f/4 Maksutov-Newtonian astrograph
utilizes the basic ITE Mak-Newt optical
assembly which features:
- Full 35mm frame coverage
No-spider design eliminates diffraction
artifacts
Fast photographic design with compact
tube (27" length)
- Light weight (19 lbs)
Special astrographic features added by Hutech
include:
- Extra-wide rear optical path
Precision, indexed helical focuser
Camera rotator
- 67mm thread for filters such as the
photographic LPS-P67 light pollution
suppression filter
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$2800 -- available in Spring
2006.
8" and 10" models also available by special
order.
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Spectrum Enhanced
Canon 5D Digital Camera
Filter Options:
- Type Ia* (astronomical UV/IR blocking)
Clear
- Infrared
* Utilizes new generation 3 Type Ia filter
Additional info from recent Japanese astronomy magazines:
- Tenmon Guide [1MB, PDF]
Comparison of 5D noise with other Canon digital
cameras (1D Mark IIN, 20Da, 1Ds Mark II)
- Vertical axis is labeled in exposure seconds.
The samples shown are from the central 500 pixels
of each frame, taken at 25°C.
- Hoshi Navi [934K, PDF]
Comparison of 5D noise with Canon 20Da - Vertical
axis is labeled in exposure minutes.
Note: Within each article exposures were done under the
same conditions, but the camera settings (such as ISO) were not
stated except as noted above.
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Spectrum Enhancement Service for
Nikon D50, D70, and D70s Digital Cameras
Spectrum enhancement services
with Type I (astronomical UV/IR blocking)
filter are now available for Nikon D50, D70, and D70s
digital cameras. Users must supply the body to be
modified.
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Canon 10 x 42 L IS WP
Image Stabilized Binocular kit
including IDAS LPS-V3-52 light suppression
filters for unsurpassed wide-field visual
astronomy.
More info.
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Filter Holder for 48mm and 52mm filters
From Borg
This new filter holder from Borg makes changing
filters a simple and painless task. The use of
a shutter cable (not included) pops the filter
in its holder out in your hand without
requiring the camera to be removed or anything
to be unscrewed. Features include:
- Filter holders accomodate 52mm camera filters.
A 48mm step ring is included with each holder.
Additional filter holders to facilitate quick
filter swaps will also be available
separately.
Filter box assembly accomodates an additional
52 or 48mm filter for stacked use (e.g. RGB
filters with an LPS filter).
Backfocus requirement: 15mm
Shutter cable ejection mechanism
- Combo male/female M57 interfaces on
both front and back ends allow easy
attachment to most scopes and cameras
when used with other Borg adapters.
Hutech offers these 52mm
filters for use with
the Borg filter holder:
- IDAS LPS-P52
IDAS LPS-V3-52
IDAS IRB-52
IDAS BGR4-52
Kenko R64-52
- IDAS HA-52 (H-alpha narrowband - 8nm) --
Coming Soon
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New DGL 0.85X Focal Reducer for Digital Imaging
From Borg
-- available now
The newly designed 0.85X reducer has been specifically
designed for optimal coverage of digital sensors as
large as a 35mm film frame and is compatible with
Borg 76/77, 100/101, and 125mm refractors as well
as third-party scopes. For further information,
see the detailed
specification page.
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