dcalleja
10-04-2011, 03:51 PM
Hi
I've never been happy with the focuser on my LX200. Too much play. Too coarse etc. I tried the Peterson kit fix and while it was better (and the whole operation did in fact reduce mirror flop), it was still a very mushy focusing experience.
I opted to get a Starlight focuser after looking at a couple of posts and it arrived last week in very prompt order. I got to try it last night and while its pricey at $229 I can safely say its brilliant and about 1000% better than the Meade one. Smooth, no mushiness and the fine focus control is great for imaging adjustments.
I can recommend this to anyone suffering the SCT focusing blues.
I've never been happy with the focuser on my LX200. Too much play. Too coarse etc. I tried the Peterson kit fix and while it was better (and the whole operation did in fact reduce mirror flop), it was still a very mushy focusing experience.
I opted to get a Starlight focuser after looking at a couple of posts and it arrived last week in very prompt order. I got to try it last night and while its pricey at $229 I can safely say its brilliant and about 1000% better than the Meade one. Smooth, no mushiness and the fine focus control is great for imaging adjustments.
I can recommend this to anyone suffering the SCT focusing blues.