The Orion filter wheel from Bintel is $275 + 10 P&H = $285.
The Orion filter wheel from Telescope.com is $143 US not including P&H = $190 - $200.
A big difference. eyy...
With the filters..... Well I have to have a look.
Matt
Yes well it's up to you where you get it from, I'm just answering you question about Aussie suppliers for filter wheels.
I know they're not the Atik brand but they're similar I suppose.
Unless there's a cheaper Aussie supplier for these things.
I've found a 1.25" Lumicon Filter Selector. It has 5 slots for filters except it doesn't have an enclosure. I can get it for $180 including P&H. It looks pretty good.
I didn't like the idea of expensive filters being exposed to dust, dew and finger prints in the dark so I got rid of the Meade slider and bought an enclosed wheel. The slider is probably a cheaper option but you pay for what you get.
It obviously offers almost no protection for your filters against dew or dust...but will definitely get the job done.
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Originally Posted by peter_4059
I didn't like the idea of expensive filters being exposed to dust, dew and finger prints in the dark so I got rid of the Meade slider and bought an enclosed wheel. The slider is probably a cheaper option but you pay for what you get.
Very true.
With expensive filters you need a way to protect them.
Would it be worth to buy from overseas to save a few dollars?
When I was faced with the same decision I came to the conclusion that the wheel was cheaper sourced from UK (with the benefit of strong AUS dollar) but I bought the Baader filters locally. I guess you need to do the sums with the current forex rates. Good luck!!
