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I use a Telrad with it's zero magnification with reasonable success. Using references like star charts,finder circles and general orientation with other stars usually puts the field of view in close proximity of the chosen fuzzy. That said, if your objective is not in the immediate field of view, or your reference stars are not clearly visible then it's a bigger challenge. In such cases the 8x50 comes to the fore. The Telrad and Red Dot finders are quick if your object is clearly in view or well referenced, but if obscured by light pollution then it can be frustrating, and the finderscope becomes handy to have. I do have both mounted on the OTA, but use the Telrad more often than the 8x50.
Cheers,
Graeme
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