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Old 29-02-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rodstar View Post
I don't have a Panoptic barlow interface. I wonder how much they cost? If it is more than $100, I would rather go with the Powermate.
Was considerably less than that when I got mine. Afaik they are being phased out by TV but might still be available from some dealers. For high powers (where barlowed eye relief is fine) a plain old well made 2-element barlow is preferable so I like the option of being able to remove the extra two elements that correct for eye relief. On the downside, the interface+barlow is a bulkier package and there is more glass to protect from dust etc.
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