Hi All,
I have a couple of new Feather Touch focusers for sale.
These are brand new items, on consignment direct from Starlight Instruments in the US.
I know these folk well, and offered to "stock" a few of their products, in an effort to help out those who are intimidated by buying from overseas.
I am initially looking to do this only in New Zealand, mainly due to the headaches of money transfer across the Tasman.
I am not a dealer, and there is nothing in it for me, apart from the satisfaction of assisting both parties. Prices are freely available on their website http://www.starlightinstruments.com/ and this is the price you will pay here, plus the obvious postage.
I also have some flat bases, and SCT adaptors to suit.
Gary BEAL
New Zealand g.beal@xnet.co.nz
I'm looking for a focuser and I am trying to decide between the MoonLite or the Feathertouch.
Could I get your opinion on the Feathertouch focuser?
Hi Ed,
not sure if I am the right guy to ask, as I have a foot in the F/T camp. I have had Moonlites in the past and dealing with Ron is a very pleasant experience, so am not looking to put the boot in there.
Equally so, the Starlight folk, Det and Brig, are a delight to deal with, and if pushed maybe I would give the F/T the edge in lastability. Both are good, but if it helps, I have the 2020BCR on my 10" newt, and a Tak Micro (made by Starlight to give 10:1 control on the Takahashi focusers) on my Epsilon 130.
I am about to get the motorized unit to fit both of these, and give PC operated focus control.
The main thrust of this is that top quality is available closer to home, and for virtually the price you would pay if you buy direct from them. Most are happy to buy via the internet, but others are still reluctant. This will help perhaps.
Gary
Matt
thanks mate. The units I have though are the whole focuser, not the knob system you have. (Although now I have written that, the system you have is similar to the one I have on the E130).
The focusers I have available for sale are the complete Crayford type, ready to mount onto whatever scope you have.
Gary
Hi Fahim,
ah, now I see. The unit you ask about is similar/the same as what Matt has.
Initially I couldn't find them (even though my son does their website), but if you look on the Price List page, and scroll down, there is a listing of "Micro Asseblies for SCT's". They are there, from about US$139.50 to $159.50 depending on your scope.
I can of course get one for you, if you want, or assist in getting one for you if you wish to deal direct with them.
Gary
Yep Matt, thats the one. Striker had one on his SCT. The great thing is the focuser is a "common" unit, and all you need to change is the adaptor, so if you sold your scope and got another there is a very good chance the focuser could swap across.
Gary
I sent an email to Starizona as they have it on special, am waiting for a reply. It all depends on the payment method. I dont have a credit card nor Paypal, hence i have not bought from overseas.
Hi Ed,
not sure if I am the right guy to ask, as I have a foot in the F/T camp. I have had Moonlites in the past and dealing with Ron is a very pleasant experience, so am not looking to put the boot in there.
Equally so, the Starlight folk, Det and Brig, are a delight to deal with, and if pushed maybe I would give the F/T the edge in lastability. Both are good, but if it helps, I have the 2020BCR on my 10" newt, and a Tak Micro (made by Starlight to give 10:1 control on the Takahashi focusers) on my Epsilon 130.
I am about to get the motorized unit to fit both of these, and give PC operated focus control.
The main thrust of this is that top quality is available closer to home, and for virtually the price you would pay if you buy direct from them. Most are happy to buy via the internet, but others are still reluctant. This will help perhaps.
Gary
Thanks for the info Gary.
What I like about this feathertouch focuser is that it swivels around. I don't know if any of the Moonlite ones do.
What I like about this feathertouch focuser is that it swivels around. I don't know if any of the Moonlite ones do.
Hmmmmm, not sure, You are right though the F/T is a mere allen screw adjustable, and wrench supplied. I have tried mine in a few differing orientations.
Gary
