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Originally posted by iceman
It looks like the difference between it and the normal laser is being able to view the return dot from the back of the telescope.
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Mike,
BINTEL used to sell them but I think they stopped bringing them in because everyone was going for the standard el-cheapo lasers. Check with Don at BINTEL they may still have 1 or 2 in stock, notwithstanding they are not advertised on their website, about $AUS 100 to 120 I think or thereabouts from BINTEL.
The EZ Collimator is far superior quality to the El-Cheapo units.
Basic differences:-
*The housing is manufactured to tighter tolerances so there is less slop when it's in the focuser, a bit of 2" wide cellotape wrapped around the collimator barrell fixes this problem on the el-cheapos FWIW.
*It has 6 collimation screws so you can collimate the collimator properly
*The laser module inside has a thick metal housing as opposed to plastic, remember that the collimation screws bear onto this surface.
*The entire unit uses superior quality components all round.
Prior to purchasing this unit I have had 2 of the EL-Cheapo units. One lasted 9 months and was returned under warranty and the other conveniently lasted between 15 and 18 months before it decided to die. I wish I hadn't of penny pinched in the 1st place and bought the EZ-collimator straight off, its double the price and about 4 times better IMO.
CS- John B