[Akwestland (Andrew and Kim)]

I am looking for users opinions on finderscopes.

I am after an easy to use finder to mount on my 8" Skywatcher Newtonian. It has been suggested to me to use a Telrad, and that may be what I do. But I am interested in the pros & cons of other variations, I know another one that I have read about is the RACI Illuminated 9x50 Finderscope from Celestron and the cheaper range of non-illuminated versions of the same/similar size.

It will obviously be used for initial alignment but also for star hopping.

I have seen some with double illuminated cross hairs, does this make it easier?

The telescope will be mounted on an EQ6 if that helps at all.

I am heading to Melbourne next week to purchase this.

I look forward to any responses.

Cheers,
Andrew & Kim.