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VIXEN Classic FL-80S with super rare Reducer !!! wiih sample

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This FL-80S is with ( super rare ) VIXEN original (F=5.6) Reducer. ( production year; 1983~1990)  

There were 2 types about FL-80S ,VIXEN.
Of course, it is this type ( small focuser , impossible to be used 2 inch ) and later type ( big focuser possible  to be used 2inch ).

Interestingly, VIXEN made original Reducer (F=5.6  only  for this type FL-80S .  ( Maybe , reducer couldn't be sold so much....)
So, ( as far as I know) , when we want FL-80S with reducer, no choice except only this type ............................

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When I bought VIXEN FL telescope first was in 29 old? it was the smallest FL; FL-55S.  

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I was very very surprised . ( the FL-55S was my first Fluorite Telescope ).
to know what excellent performance , !!

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( when I see the space by Telescope , if I can be imptressed with?  ) Personally, I think this is  most important  for me as a role of all Telescopes .
Moreover, Telescope is not only machine to watch star ( the space ) ...........

Really, much different from others ...........................Not machine.

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I think VIXEN's Telescope have big common  points.

(It's) , I feel that  the designer seeems to think ( Telescope is a good at this degree .) When I see  VIXEN  telescopes, I fell nothing exclusiveness.

I prefer such VIXEN's style. ( but, adapted lack& pinion focuser, this is grerat point at VIXEN scopes) 

However. VIXEN's ( especially)  optical performance is really excellent !!     Among Japanese classsic Telescopes, of course
this FL-80S is in it  Strongly
 
VIXEN maker has been having really high technology for design of Telescope. It is relaible.

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I think My explanation for FL-80S  is not needed.............Because this FL-80S seems to be famous already.......... 

Anyway, excellent telescope for visual..! I don't have any words except this expression.

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Conditions;

1, Objective lens; beautiful, no mold , no fogged, no damages  on coating ( serial; 403025) * Collimation is perfect. of course. 

2, Focuser ( Moving is like NEW)

3, OTA and Dew shield ( unfortunately, slight sent on the top of the dew shield, except it, in Perfect conditions) ---Please see the picture

4, 6X30 finder scope; beautiful

7, VIXEN  2 separated 2 OTA tube holders  with VIXEN WT Plate and camera plate

8, VIXEN Reducer ------ beautiful with 2 caps 

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Selling contents;
1, VIXEN FL-80S with 6x30 F ( serial; 403025 ) ,1.25 eyepiece AD
2, VIXEN FL-80S original 2 tube holdrs

3, VIXEN original white 2 separated tube holders

4, VIXEN F5.6  Reducer

5, VIXEN DOVETAIL TUbe plate (Noo,2661) --------------- New
6, VIXEN Tube Ring ACC Plate ( No,3548) -------------------New

7, VIXEN Canaon T-ring--------------------------------------------New
8, VIXEN Nikon  T-ring---------------------------------------------New

9, VIXEN 42.5 NST Camera adapter ( without it, impossible to be used reducer )
10, VIXEN Classic 36.4mm Diagonal

11, VIXEN .965 eyepiece AD

12, Manual ( I translated ) of Reducer 
All caps included  
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2 years gurantee-------------**

My asking price; $1380+ shipping fee + paypal fee.


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I think VIXEN origial reducer ,itself) has value ,so reasonable price I think 

BOX is not so heavy, so EMS shipping fee will not be so expensive.


Thank you for reading !

koji