Hi
not sure if this is in the correct section, but here goes.
Does the zero shift focus unit, override trhe need of the maunal focus on a LX200 12"? by these i mean, do you still need to get a rough focus, and then fine tune with the Zero Shift Unit?
many thanks.
Zero Shift Focus Unit
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kljw
, Apr 01 2013 10:01 PM
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ahopp
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 03:43 AM
Yes.
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 06:01 AM
To expand on Tony's response (Since you asked two questions, and he answered that last)
It does not override the need to use the manual focus. You get a rough focus, and then fine tune it with the focuser.
It does not override the need to use the manual focus. You get a rough focus, and then fine tune it with the focuser.
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 09:30 AM
FWIW: With the LX-850 OTAs, the manual shifter is pretty god -- no discernable jiggling of image when turning fine focus knob.
The only advantage to the electric focuser on it is to focus while you are a bit away from the scope (sa at your computer -- within reach of the hand controller) to do fine focus while imaging.
The only advantage to the electric focuser on it is to focus while you are a bit away from the scope (sa at your computer -- within reach of the hand controller) to do fine focus while imaging.
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 01:38 PM
You will love the zero shift focuser when you do not have to touch the scope on the fine tune they are well worth the money...
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Posted 05 April 2013 - 12:11 PM
True -- that is a big benefit. If you are doing AstroPhotography, it is easier to tweak focus using the control paddle (and possbly Telescope control sopftware on PC)
I guess my only reason for previous post is that you can manipulate the focuser without getting much (if any) image shift by hand -- big improvement over my clasic LX-200.
I guess my only reason for previous post is that you can manipulate the focuser without getting much (if any) image shift by hand -- big improvement over my clasic LX-200.
LX850 with 10" ACF OTA and Takahashi FS 60C OTA -- SBIG STT-8300M CCD with FW8G-STT Self Guiding Filter Wheel and SBIG AO-8 Adaptive Optics -- Camera Control and Image Calibration with Maxim DL/CCD Pro, Image processing with PixInsight, and final composition with Photoshop CS5
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