Takahashi FC-100DC
Takahashi
Takahashi FC-100DC is a 100 mm Fluorite doublet APO refractor for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Fluorite doublet APO refractor
- Aperture
- 100 mm
- Focal length
- 740 mm
- Focal ratio
- f/7.4
- Dawes limit
- 1.16"
- Glass / elements
- Fluorite doublet objective
Imaging
- Camera format
- APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching corrector
- Full-frame coverage
- No
Specifications
- Weight
- 6.16 lb (2.79 kg)
Mechanical
- Focuser
- 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser
Astrophotography Fit
Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.
Takahashi FC-100DC sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The useful headline specs are aperture 100 mm, focal length 740 mm, f/7.4.
Camera coverage: APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching corrector.
Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.
Best paired with
- Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
- Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
- Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin
Not recommended for
- Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
- Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
- Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomics Astronomics | $2,030.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $2,030.00 |
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $2,030.00 | In stock Updated 5/9/2026 | View Offer - $2,030.00 |