Long Perng Focuser

[Chris Southby]

I'm considering buying a Long Perng newtonian focuer

http://agenaastro.com/agena-low-profile-crayford-focuser-reflectors-dual-speed.html

Does anyone have any experience with this or similar?

I'll be using it for astrophotography with a DSLR.

Cheers

Chris

[wasyoungonce]

Well for that price maybe a Moonlite (http://www.focuser.com/cgi-bin/dman.cgi?page=category&plugin=dstore.cgi&category=3)is a better option. Basic Moonlite Newt focuser is $165 USD, tri knob is $265 and triknob witH lock..$290.

Ok, the tri knob with lock is a lot more..but its a I'm of the opnion if you are upgrading..then upgrade!

Thing is with the Moonlite you have many other options available to you if you later require..ie: integrated motor drive options.

Anyway..FWIW.;)

[Chris Southby]

Just been on the Moonlite website.

It adds up to almost $400 for the triknob with lock plus the adapter plate and postage.

I'm very tempted but not sure if our budget will go that far. Its double what I was hoping to spend. But as far as never having to upgrade again it would make more sense.

What about JMI focusers as well?

[tlgerdes]

Hi Chris,

For the price you are looking at for the Long Perng focuser, I would suggest a GSO from Bintel https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7207.

I dont see much diff in quality for the price.

If you want a great focuser pay the $400 and get the Moonlite or JMI.

I have a GSO on my newt generally have no issues with its operation with my DSLR.

[wasyoungonce]

Didn't count on the flange adaptor..but while the $Aust is high compared to $USD...now may never be a better time. With the ML you have many many accessories to choose and adapt.

[Waxing_Gibbous]

You should be able to get Long Pern gear from Andrews in Sydney.
www.andrewscom.com.au (http://www.andrewscom.com.au)

[ausastronomer]

If you want a great focuser pay the $500+ and get the lightweight Feathertouch. It's a cut above the Moonlite and JMI.

The best of the cheapies is the dual speed GSO, but it's a long way short of a Feathertouch.

Cheers,
John B

[Chris Southby]

Just got approval from the chief financial controller
I'll go for the moonlight I reckon but I'll have a close look at the Feathertough as well.
What are the weight limit for the Moonlight / Feathertouch?

[wasyoungonce]

I suspect with a ML or FT you will one day change scopes..but keep the focuser!;)

[Chris Southby]

Ordered the Moonlite with fine focus and lock with the adapter kit.
Can't wait :)