Re: Alternative Dust Cap for FS102

James
I have the FS-78. It has the same problem with the dust cap falling out. I have an old B&L Criterion 4000 with a broken corrector. It turns out the black plastic dust cover from it fits perfectly on the outside of the FS-78. It works great, but it does lesson that image of quality provided with the original cover.
That is my current solution, but it would be nice if Takahashi came out with something better (perhaps a threaded cap).

Steven Jindra

Takahashi made the die cast aluminum lens cover for some of their instruments to accomplish three goals. 1. Provide a high quality very durable cover. 2. Provide a convenient way to observe the Sun. Removing the center cover provides a convenient aperture for solar observation. 3. Provide identification. This is the TS [Takahashi Seisakusho] in the casting. Since Takahashi is also a sand casting company, it is easy for them to cast his lens cover.

The FSQ-106 lens cover can be used as an alternative to the TS sand cast cover.

They could have placed a cheap cover but they opted for the higher quality sand cast cover.

I can get replacement felt which would solve the problem. When the felt becomes compressed, simply replace it.

Art Ciampi