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Originally Posted by Strider
I am thinking along the lines of Paddy's advice. That is to get as much viewing in over the next couple of months or so with the supplied ep's and then investing in a good quality ep and 2x barlow.
I am personally leaning towards an 11mm or 13mm Televue Nagler and televue barlow as my first purchase. I know that is more than you want to spend but my way of thinking is make the purchase once and it may save you money down the track.
What's that saying 'quality lasts long after the price is forgotten'.
Anyway they are my thoughts. Hope the skies clear.
cheers Brad.
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I think you are on the right track with your thinking...get some eyepiece time with what you have and decide what you like/don't like about your current set...better still, if you can get to a viewing night or find some fellow IIS's near you and have a "sharing" night so that you can look through other people's gear before you spend your money that would be great.
In my opinion, once you get to the "top shelf" of eyepieces your own personal preferences will outweigh the "technical" differences...I mean regardless of brand (in this case Pentax and Televue) they will be technically great with outstanding QC/QA...but the "other" things like field of view, eye relief (even size and weight) will tilt you one way or another...
While I am a firm believer in getting a "few" of the best, instead of a whole case of mediocre, the "Top Shelf" is expensive (but not so bad compared to a boat)...you will still want to get each purchase right for you...so try'em before you buy'em...