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Old 08-02-2011, 09:42 PM
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Help On Choosing A Premium 14mm Eye Piece.

Hi everyone,

I need your help.


I’m after a premium eyepiece in a 14mm focal length. Bare in mind that I have a 10 inch dob which is a fast scope at 4.7. Therefore I would prefer if possible to draw on the experience of the users of the same.

My requirements are that the fov is at least 68 degrees (65 will be a consideration), and that the fov remains tac sharp to the edges. I’m training to be a serious visual observer you see, so I need every bit of detail I can squeeze out of an eyepiece. My budget is no more than $300 which I should be able to achieve second hand or new overseas.

My choice of ep was initially a Pentax XW14, but have since heard from someone that has the same scope as mine, that the fov at around 20 deg suffers a lot of field curvature.
I know many are probably going to suggest a Nagler, but with a type 1, I had plenty of trouble seeing through it due to kidney beaning (perhaps it’s the way I view, don’t know), so am weary Am still open, I guess.


Many thanks and I look forward to your valued responses.


Kind regards,
Suzy.
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