Seeing as I'm 'laptopless' at the moment, I've been inspired to purchase a cheap illuminated reticle ($79 from Andrews). Should arrive tomorrow. The low-tech approach really appeals to me, so I'll see how it goes. Should be easier finding a guide star anyway than with my other manual guiding set-up. My short fl scope (80mm f5) is a bit of a worry, but I'll never know if I don't have a go!
Lot of satisfaction in effort made to get shots, rather than just chucking a bucket of money at it (if I had it in the first place, LOL!). Sometimes it astonishes me the amount of money that people have to throw into what is after all just a hobby.
Cheers -