Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Super APO Triplet (Telescope Unboxing)

Unboxing a Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Telescope.
My Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 Review: astrobackyard.com/sky-watcher...
Where to Buy: bit.ly/3qw5NmJ
Thank you to Sky-Watcher and the subscribers of this channel for making this happen. I can't wait to use this triplet APO for some deep-sky astrophotography in the backyard.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Super Apo Triplet Specs:
Optical Design: Apochromatic Triplet
Diameter : 100mm
Focal Length: 550mm
F-ratio: f/5.5
Tube Weight: 13 lbs
Tube Dimensions : 10.5 x 47 cm
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[@davidpickles8866]

Nice! Cant wait to see what you do with it! Clear skies!

[@maxtrixbass]

Your enthusiasm really makes these videos. The joy of it all really comes across.

[@f32440i]

Trevor, your videos are amazing, love your genuine down to earth manner and the way you produce with good music is a joy. Keep it up and clear skies. 👍👏🌍⭐☀️

[@tadlong4566]

NIce looking scope. Can't wait to see how it performs! Love the variety of vids you post. You cover all of the details that other sites don't. Easy to follow along. (But not easy to execute!) Another great job, Trevor.

[@iskandarthegreat6657]

This telescope is now mine because of you☝🏽(received this morning)

[@davepastern]

"Hey Rudy, what's this?" Rudy runs off with one of the Blue balls from the case...

[@ciaran6959]

Your passion and knowledge inspire me to keep looking up and to expand my AP setup with the help of you! Thank you Trevor!

[@XykhoManson]

What a beautiful scope! Can't wait to see the images you're gonna make with It! Cheers from Brazil!

[@espritastrophotography9925]

Trevor....so happy u got this. I have same scope. Cant wait to see your reviews

[@gabewrsewell]

yay another unboxing!

[@joshswan5353]

Enjoy your new toy! Look forward to seeing the results

[@UrbanAstronomer]

I really am in love with that telescope Esprit 120ED even better :O

[@jamiermathlin]

Hi Trevor, I have had this scope for about 6 months and I have to say it is the sharpest scope I have ever used, the pictures I get using my Sony A7Rii camera are truly stunning, very interested to see how you go with this scope, best of luck.

[@Daniel-cg4pc]

Just ordered mine today, can't wait!

[@mcorban6239]

I like how kindly you talk to your four legged furry family member, Rudy! Thanks for the awesome reviews!

[@PrepperStateofMind]

Congrats on the scope its well deserved

[@CaptainZuul]

I like the mass effect music in the background.

[@BlueNeptune84]

I like this 100mm, thnx for the unboxing!

[@wesleypronovost7011]

the dew shield looks ENORMOUS. Awesome scope Trevor, can't wait for a video of first light(Hint you better make a video for first light) ; )

[@axford696969]

Superb, can’t wait to see some images from this,,,

[@cygnus1129]

MASS EFFECT!!! *_YAAAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!_* You just got a sub for that.

[@tombutts919]

Awesome! Enjoy Trevor!

[@svenfischer9766]

Hey Trevor, have a good time with the new good looking scope!

[@DarkArtsAstrophotography]

Great unboxing. Man, I'd love to have that scope! Also, nice touch on the popping sound at 2:53 when the ball pops out again. That made me chuckle. On a side note, "Esprit" is French for "Spirit" and is pronounced «Es-pree».

[@cmelton.photography]

It was just asking me too.

[@astro_douglas]

Best vídeos Trevor 👊🏻

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

I'm in love with this telescope

[@NorfolkTraveller]

Great video , I bought this scope last year. Picked it for it's quality and because it works with full frame DSLR. It’s a great scope that I hope will last me a lifetime. I love it for visual but it comes alive connected to a computer via eqmod for complete remote control astrophotography. Also great for beginners (like me) as it’s so wide field, doesn't need much cool down time and doesn't need to be collimated.

[@JenhamsAstro]

Great to see it coming out of the box Trevor! I used to own an Equinox 120ED which gave great views but was a bit too much for my HEQ5. Hopefully a faster ratio scope like the Esprit would fit better for AP.

[@Nottsboy24]

Great telescope ☺ nice video :)

[@Cielosboreales]

Hello Trevor. I have this telescope for a few months and I am delighted with it. I must say that the first unit they sold me had a problem with the stars, an artifact that appeared in the brightest when it was cold. The second unit seems correct. The main problem I see is the box. You can not transport the telescope with the rings attached. That does not happen in the case of 120. I had to buy a custom box to transport the Esprit ED100 with the rings on. Otherwise just say that it is a superb telescope.

[@wesleypronovost7011]

YES!!!!! ANOTHER VIDEO!!!!

[@thegood9]

Cannot wait to see what you think of this FPL-53 babe! Was thinking about a purchase for my deep sky pursuits!

[@gavinlynch1048]

I’ve been using this scope for a few months now. Works very well with a CGX mount and a ASI071MC Pro cooled camera. Perfect stars right to the edge. Only problem I’ve had was the rings being a little too loose which meant the tube could slide a bit. A few pieces of felt tape fixed that though.

[@rkeele82]

Very cool!

[@alphaphotoandvideo]

Do more unboxings.... So exciting

[@lusiaa_]

aaand I'm stuck here with my ST80 😂 nice review! :)

[@445Navigator]

Just in time for galaxy season :)

[@squeezy99]

Nice 'scope - I fancy the Esprit 120ED

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Looks very compact and nice travel size.

[@patrickmuller3248]

Nice Mass Effect music, by the way! :D

[@edstud1]

This could be my next scope!

[@anthonymenendez3621]

buying one definitely

[@AstroBackyard]

I now know the correct way of pronouncing "Esprit" :D

[@davepastern]

lol! eh-spree :P pas la fin du monde

[@SHFT101]

Omelette du fromage

[@weschilton]

LOL, I don’t think I have ever heard anyone say Eee-sprit! LOL Thanks for the laugh! 🤣

[@7wt]

Still say ahboot though

[@bennethos]

Can't wait to see the reviews as this is the scope I own :-) and my very first. I have it mounted on an EQ6 Would like to see you attach a zwo camera on it as I could not get focus without the diagonal. Another thing I find annoying, I could not mount my guide cam on the finder scope, threading is different. So basically am thinking of upgrading it with a skywatcher evoguide 50mm. My base plate was black and not green. Pictures of some of the cases show wheels, my case like yours did not have wheels.

[@Micke240]

That will be my next refractor :)

[@joelmspencer]

Just had to pause to say yes! Not just me that uses keys to open boxes :)

[@RashadUjaimi]

very nice scope, looking to see some photos made by this scope

[@tommyboypackham9668]

This is the scope I am after...probably have to settle with the 80 version though...can dream 😜

[@templecave9507]

I have that exact scope, and I think it's one of the best values on the market for the quality and price.

[@bennethos]

agreed

[@paulwilson8367]

The AstroTechs are probably/possibly the "value" scopes. I had also "focused" on this scope. It does look awesome, but they are not cheap. Less than the unreachable StellarView, but still expensive.

[@rolliehuffman8588]

A Perfect ST APO Refractor, 5+ Stars. A Perfect Balance Between Aperature And Focal Length.

[@everettlineberry2904]

Great unboxing video! I bought the ASI294 pro imager used and I'm considering purchasing this scope. Have you used the 294 on this scope? The manual says I'll need custom spacers to obtain the correct focal length from the flattener when using CCD's. Just curious what size spacers you used if any. Great vid. Thanks again!

[@geriatricastronomer8706]

Nice!

[@rolliehuffman8588]

I Just Purchased This Scope 3 Weeks Ago And WOW!!! Just Amazing! I Just Love It! With The Field Flattner And A Explorer Scientific 9mm / 100° AFOV, I Stayed Out All Night And Will So For Many Years To Come. Although A Primary Astrophotography OTA, Just Using It For Visual Cannot Compare To Any Of My Other 9 Scopes.

[@davepastern]

Rollie - how are you finding the edges though? 100 AFOV with an F6 scope, I wouldn't expect flat to the edge fields...

[@rolliehuffman8588]

@@davepastern Perfect! With The Field Flattner, Perfect To The Edges. No CA Or Spikes.

[@davepastern]

cool! I have some ES 82 eyepieces that I must test with my esprit 80. Thanks!

[@rolliehuffman8588]

Very Cool. Clear skies mate! I was reluctant to buy a Sky Watcher scope but it's the best scope that I have ever purchased. It's my new baby! :-)

[@davepastern]

the brand has been unfairly maligned in the past imho. Optically, they've always been pretty good, but the mechanics has lagged behind...I think they're working very hard on improving the mechanics and it shows. It's still not quite to the same level as the top tier brands, but to be fair to SkyWatcher, their scopes are significantly cheaper than a top tier tak etc. Where SkyWatcher still needs to work hard imho is on QA.

[@zanpinoz280]

Thanks.

[@AKENOXTRM]

Anybody else notice the mass effect background music ? Really cool

[@suecaz27]

It is no longer unknown that the music is language from other extra terrestrial worlds. Contacting the Earth.

[@Charlie_wildlife_nature]

Awesome am getting into this next month heading to cherry spring state park

[@AstroBackyard]

I'll be there for the Black Forest Star Party!

[@herblapp]

I am scheduled to be there for my first time. Had two other visits planned this summer with my club, the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA) but was rained out. Hope to meet you and say hi. Herb

[@Charlie_wildlife_nature]

AstroBackyard would be so awesome to meet you I kind follow all your stuff cause am into birds as well am glad I stumbled upon your Chanel thank you for the great contents really inspirational 🙏🏽

[@Daniel-cg4pc]

Hi Trevor! I also have the Esprit 100ED here at home and are getting great pictures with it and my DSLR. Up untill now I havent been using a bahtinov mask but I'm in the marked for one, and was wondering where you bought yours if you use one for this telescope. I have read some reviews etc. online and people are complaining of wrong sizes of the ones they bought and was just wondering if you have any recommendations for which one I should purchase for my Esprit 100ED. Thanks and keep on making videos, they are great!

[@psyzmech9044]

love that funky music at the end, what is it? video is great too.

[@chappy6817]

Had thought about getting this one myself but I think I will swing for the Tak FSQ106ED

[@bennethos]

A lot more expensive, double the price :p though but it should be better build quality

[@chrisvig123]

Purchased the same telescope approximately 2 1/2 months ago partly based on your review. Ran into some quality control issues which FLO out of the UK never picked up from they’re bogus “ test and tuned” claims. The front objective lens was completely covered in metal filings from the manufacturing process. Luckily I was able to remove them and clean it up. When I went to install the eaf recently half of the screws holding the focuser on were completely loose. Overall good telescope…really enjoy it but very poor quality control for a $4k item 😯

[@davepastern]

Trevor, not sure if you know this or not, but this is a triplet APO using FPL-53 Schott glass (very high quality!). If it's anything like my little esprit 80, it's very front heavy!!!

[@protagonist381]

Great video, even better scope. I have Esprit 100 for about 2 months now. Only issue i got is, scope is moving back and forward no mater how tight rings are. Just interested if you had that issue and if yes how did you fix it? thanks.

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

That whole packing rig answers my questions to you about traveling with my gear. I'm screwed! I'll have to drive for any real trips with my best gear!

[@paulwilson8367]

Most of us find home viewing very limited. Trees, houses, light pollution in general and specifically from neighbors who are so impressed with their own homes that they stick vanity lighting all over them. 45 minutes to the darker skies for me, not bad, but once you're there, no ducking inside for video games while the scope is taking photos.

[@shantg4037]

Neat Telescope! Are you going to shoot some galaxies for the next video?

[@Justoneoftheguys]

Great video. How’s the colour correction and CA? I want it for visual. What are your thoughts?

[@DavidZappala]

Hello, First of all thank you very much for your videos !!! Do you think that the Esprit 100ED super APO triplet telescope can be used on a SKY-WATCHER EQM-35 PRO SYNSCAN mount for photo ? Thank you in advance

[@N4GW]

That is my dream scope

[@jturie]

Will probably snag the 80, and then someday grab this 100. Budget (ie wife) says "stick with your ES102ED for now". BTW, after you showed Rudy the green plate, I swear I heard him say "Dude, I'm color blind".

[@SteveHookEm]

Hey! Reviving this video while I wait for my 100ED to be delivered! Question: what solar filter and Bahtinov mask do you use for the 100ED?

[@davidjennings2733]

Hey Trevor, A little late to the party here but that must have been a scope that's been around the block once or twice. Reason I say that is because the case on that was bent outwards on the sides, hope the scope itself was not damaged but the case certainly was.

[@gregorywilkins1001]

Hey, love the videos but here is a suggestion. I think you should start doing a give away for these scopes you receive after you have reviewed them. What say you?

[@gabewrsewell]

Oh hey Trevor, i have a question for you, how has the forest fire smoke been treating you over in Ontario? I've been watching the smoke maps and it looks like the huge plumes and puffs of smoke from BC tend to drift across Canada, I wonder how bad it is by the time it reaches you. I've sure been screwed by the smoke, havent gotten a single good photograph this summer, especially brutal considering I'm sitting on my first autoguider ready to be used. Hope the clear fall air arrives soon for the both of us!

[@Quetzalcoatl0]

Hey, are you gonna try and capture the 21P comet this september?

[@1clancym]

Trevor nice review. Question for you and all subscribers. I have had a Esprit 100ED since April. With 55 mm of back focus using a ZWO 183mc pro camera, to get focus I have to rack it out to 625mm to get any focus. I use a Bahtinov mask, get the correct star diffusion, remove it, and never can get clear images. How can I tell if the reducer is bad? Would there be any benefit to spacing out the reducer from the OTA? To reduce how far I have to crank it out?. ( reduce possibility of clipping something) Also how about removing the flattener entirely. I have three scopes and so far this is a dud. Skywatcher tech support isn't very helpful. Regards, Mike

[@paulabrierley7979]

Hi Trevor. When you showed Rudie that scope box. I could imagine him asking. "where are those balls" The ESPRIT 100 looks good. When do you planning to image with it?

[@StaVrosRaf]

Hey, have you considered the SKYWATCHER EVOSTAR 72ED DS PRO its like a budget apo and i am really considering it as my first astRophotography telescope after doing some steps with the etx-80 which cant really keep up now.Also what would be your suggestion on budget mounts I am currently between SKYWATCHER Star Adventurer and the IOPTRON skytracker. Thanks in advance.

[@wildweedle6012]

Can you (or anyone else) recommend a case for this scope that allows you to leave the rings in place and add an ZWO EAF auto focuser?

[@coriscotupi]

Never mind the scope, that's a mean-looking mount!

[@prod8150]

Great unboxing video Trevor. Thanks! I am currently looking for a nice small refractor (I have none, only a 6" SCT) and was hesitating between the SkyWatcher Esprit 80mm and the Esprit 100mm. I know that it's all about aperture, but was wondering if you (or any subscribers) would have any advice. Thanks!

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks man. I will definitley be sharing my imaging results with the 100 as early as this weekend if the weather holds. Hopefully that helps you make an informed choice when you're ready!

[@prod8150]

Awesome! You have no idea how helpful your videos are! BTW, just bought the Skytech CLS filter for my DSLR and it's working great!! Thank you for showing this on your channel! Clear skies! P.S.: should think of translating your website in French! It would be a total success in Quebec! ;)

[@Multi-Polar]

Can you give me a idea of the capabilities of the 80ed esprit please?

[@sebastram5866]

Hello! I am soon going to buy to myself a refraktor to have one fields wider during my photos. I hesitate to buy the Sky watcher spirit 100ED great Apo triplet as in your video. Are kept silent completely satisfied by your purchase? Thank you for your help.

[@johnsonlaw0804]

Oh boy that's one sexy scope

[@bertstreefkerk998]

I have tot one for a year now. It’s a superscope. It is a little heavy, yes. But What quality.....

[@jamesdougan8789]

can't wait till you put it to the test and we see the results of your time spent with the skywatcher 100 ED great video is the focuser dual speed or 1to 1 only ?????? cheers james D

[@davepastern]

dual speed. rack and pinion. The earliest esprits were crayford but had some issues, the latest units are all R&P AFAIK. 10:1 micro adjustment.

[@jamesdougan8789]

mrtheoden thanks for the info mate... cheers

[@davepastern]

welcome!

[@natehayes82]

What's one of those run usd$

[@showtime302]

Makes me want to play Mass Effect

[@MrRosentrotter]

Hi Trevor, I am looking into getting into tracked astrophotography after a while of shooting on a still tripod. Im looking at getting a EQ mount similar to yours but a new HEQ5, EQ5, AVX, EQ-G etc. Are just too expensive. You said you got your HEQ5 for 700 Canadian which I would consider to be within my budget by a fair margin, can you reccommend to me any used sites or resources for used astrophotography equipment? I am also located in canada (Next province over). Thanks :)

[@AstroBackyard]

There is a great classified site called Canada-Wide Astro Buy & Sell. I've found a few things there!

[@pduffy421]

I've checked the included extras for this scope in the UK and it does not include the field flattener.

[@jamiermathlin]

That's correct, I had to purchase mine separately at around £150, but it did include the 48mm adapter ring, and canon adapter, additional adapters for NIKON and Sony are also available, I have the Sony adapter and use my A7Rii on it, and the pictures are truly stunning.

[@FocusAstronomy]

Esprits in the US include all the accessories you see in the video, this does affect the retail price of the scope however.

[@prashantsharma-st3nk]

Can you photograph comet 21p please

[@brandonscottwallace]

$2,500 damn my stimulus check ain't gonna cover that one 😅

[@evanthompson116]

U can get it on Amazon for like 1,200

[@Scoffslaphead72]

Thats only if u want the esprit 120. Its like 1500 where i live

[@victorsolis5511]

Price is 3200 now i believe lol

[@ir8free]

good dog unsettling music

[@rolliehuffman8588]

You Will Want To Invest In A High Quality Focal Extender For Planetary Though.

[@davepastern]

prolly better off with a much longer focal length for planetary imho Rollie...100m @ f6 is only 600mm... Astronomics is coming out with some f12 cassegrains, they sound promising. Then there's maksutovs from Intes Micro that have very good reputations. Of course, SCTs (8" Celestron edge as an example) are probably best bang for buck. Cassegrains can be tricky to collimate I believe (never had one), but maks and SCTs are supposedly easier (never had one of either of these either)!

[@triangulumpubg6295]

Oh look, you remember the channel password

[@jefflucas_life]

Packing shows you get your money's worth, nice.

[@DustyCowdog]

Dumb question: Can you just use the thing looking through the eyepiece with my eyeballs -- the old fashioned way? I have little interest in astrophotography as opposed to just watching the sky live. Thanks and nice video. Edit... doesn't really matter... at $2500 probably not going to be in my house. Still checking on the Explore Scientific. Seems more affordable for sure. I know... affordability is relative.

[@bngr_bngr]

Wouldn't a camera telephoto lens such as a Canon 400mm 2.8 or a 600mm 4.0 produce better images?

[@bngr_bngr]

Didnt know that telescopes had a lower price point.

[@lucasaldea4830]

When the mount is the same size as the scope

[@stmartinjocelyn]

its pronounce , s pree , meens spirit in french

[@rbjabid7997]

How Match

[@kingdom777866]

When you become a salesman, you to can get free gifts like this !!