netwolf
18-03-2007, 11:51 PM
Hi All,
Looking for some information here on these Barlows.
1. Are there any local suppliers? In Sydney or elsewhere in Australia.
2. What is the difference between Telecentric and the usual Barlow listed?
3. I am considering one of these two any one have any experience with these
a. 1.5x, 2.0, 2.5x, 3.0x Barlow: $149 (BAR1530)
b. 1.5x-2.0x- 2.5x 1.25" $199 Modular Telecentric (BAR125-1525X)
The reason for the modular is they seem to be a good buy when you consider you pay a lot more to buy these same powers individually.
A. seems to offer more powers, but b is Telecentric, not sure what this is and if this offers much advantage over the other.
Offtopic a bit.
Lastly I have a 5x Powermate and I noticed I can remove the lower part of the 5x. What is this for? There appears to be a lens or lens's in both the upper tube and in the lower tubes. I ask as I wonder if this separation can be used to reduce the power of the 5x down to a lower mag.
Regards
Fahim
Looking for some information here on these Barlows.
1. Are there any local suppliers? In Sydney or elsewhere in Australia.
2. What is the difference between Telecentric and the usual Barlow listed?
3. I am considering one of these two any one have any experience with these
a. 1.5x, 2.0, 2.5x, 3.0x Barlow: $149 (BAR1530)
b. 1.5x-2.0x- 2.5x 1.25" $199 Modular Telecentric (BAR125-1525X)
The reason for the modular is they seem to be a good buy when you consider you pay a lot more to buy these same powers individually.
A. seems to offer more powers, but b is Telecentric, not sure what this is and if this offers much advantage over the other.
Offtopic a bit.
Lastly I have a 5x Powermate and I noticed I can remove the lower part of the 5x. What is this for? There appears to be a lens or lens's in both the upper tube and in the lower tubes. I ask as I wonder if this separation can be used to reduce the power of the 5x down to a lower mag.
Regards
Fahim