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Finderscope Wanted - High Quality
I am looking for a high quality finderscope.
Ideally about 40mm aperture with a magnification of about 6X to 10X. I know these are not common. The only one I have seen advertised new recently is the Orion (made by Synta) 8x40 and I want something of better quality than that. I would consider a top quality 6x30 straight through like the Takahashi, but would prefer 35mm to 40mm aperture, if I can get it.
It needs long eye relief as I wear glasses and a quick release bracket would be a big plus. Straight through would be preferable but I may consider a RACI. I don't plan to fit a Telrad to this scope, hence my desire for a straight through.
I have a 7X50 Japanese made Antares RACI on my 18" Obsession, which is an excellent finder in every respect. I am building a 10"/F5.3 "baby" Obsession truss scope and really need to save as much weight as possible at the top end, hence my need for something a little smaller and lighter on this scope.
Cost within reason isn't an issue. This scope will be a premium scope in every respect and I don't wish to put a $2 Chinese finder on it.
I believe there are some 40mm finders made by Intes and LOMO in Russia that may be ok, if someone has one of these lying around.
Cheers,
John B
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