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2025-09-04 15:15:11
Very firm focus. It appears to be an excellent focuser. Works great between my guide camera and OAG.
Summer 68
2025-09-01 14:24:10
I use this for fine focus on a Newtonian telescope that has a poor focuser. You need to use a Barlow lens (I have a 2x) with this lens.
Kenward V.
2025-08-30 17:58:21
This focuser has been returned for the reason noted in the Subject, but I would say that if it works in your system, then it appears to be a decent unit.My problem stems from looking for a helical focuser for my OAG, which currently has a rather clunky mechanism for focusing. An important point is that the bottom of the camera (an ASI mini) is about 19 mm from the body of the OAG. Any focuser (and needed adapter from a place like Preci$e Part$) must work with this.On the Astromania, the circular tube comprising the bottom M31 adapter also serves as a seat for whatever guide camera is inserted. That tube is about 18 mm long. With the adapter this would be a bit longer, and all of this was measured at home, inside, etc., so there is great uncertainty that it will work at all with my rig. So I returned it. Another brand (more expensive) apparently does not have this limitation (a rep at a store 100 miles away checked for me).Again, I think the unit itself seems to be very adequate for this job, as long as your needed distance is far enough that you have some leeway either side for focusing. This is certainly why there are both good and bad reviews found here.[On the side, I found the mail packaging and original box to be very poor. It was not protected by a larger box and showed signs of having been under heavy weight. Inside the mailer (heavy paper) the box itself (flimsy cardboard) was partially pushed in, with a thumbscrew being bent--easily straightened out but still...Additionally it was obvious that this was a second (returned before?), since the plastic bag inside the box was damaged and torn, indicating someone else taking it out before. The box itself was missing an end flap too--more evidence. ]
Todd D
2025-08-17 15:21:59
I am super impressed with this device. I had a hard time fine tuning the focus on my telescope and this really does the trick. It has smooth motion while adjusting, and never catches our sticks. I would buy this again in a heartbeat
A D
2025-08-07 13:12:22
The movement is silky smooth and it doesn't rotate what you put on it.
Augie F.
2025-07-21 12:50:59
Used it on a refractor to provide fine focus for photography. Works great!
GoGoGo
2025-05-18 18:36:43
It might be good for visual, but when i used it for guide camera, there was an obstruction at the end of the tube that prevented the camera from going all the way in. The camera started already above the focal point and moving it up further didn't help. gave 3 stars as the built was sturdy.
Jonesy
2025-05-02 16:25:08
Too short for any of my plossl eye pieces causing severe distortion. I get perfect visuals until I install this
Martin
2025-04-17 14:37:46
The worst astro product I've ever purchased. It was damaged. The box it came in was crushed and the unit literally came apart in my hand as I tried to adjust the focus.
Chris Poynter
2025-01-31 09:08:00
Setting up a modified dobsonian, reducing weight etc.This focuser is light and suits my visual observing perfectly.
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2024-12-14 21:42:44
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