Thread: [TRADED/FOUND] #1220 Meade Field De-Rotator
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Old 14-01-2011, 09:16 PM
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I wish you luck with this one. I tried for over a year to find a De-Rotator. All I got was loads of people advising me I was waisting my time. However most of the advice as kind as it was, came from people that had never used or often even seen one. In more recent times people have also been suggesting that they are no longer made. This statement is also untrue. I purchased mine in the USA 12 months ago and did not work when I got it home. I have now had it replaced by Meade in the USA and had to wait till they had stocks to do so. You can order these new via Bintel of purchase online at Scope City in the USA. The dollar is strong at the moment so some good prices are to be had. I would have to say that a Wedge may give you better results on very long exposures, but I have had good results (that I am happy with) using my De-Rotator. It's fast simple and great when you don't have a perm setup. I have both options and like the choice and challenge of using either. I would give Bintel a call for a current price, you migh get a supprise. I purchased mine for less than the last used one I saw sold. You will also have the knowing that is new and that it works...



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