Guest Dirk Dongler Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Morning all Anyone have any experience with this zoom jobby Would it be any good in my 8SE? Thanking you for any help Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 It would be great for your scope I used mine when I had a 6SE and it was the only EP I used. The 8mm view was not as bright as a fixed good quality EP but the flexibility it offers makes up for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Strongly recommended from me - smashing eyepiece - very flexible - was great in my 800 (now upgraded to 925) and works smashing in my other scopes too. Can't go wrong with it. Mines the Mk2 - the latest Mk3 model did have some "sticking" problems so buy from a supplier with good after sales service just in case. Best used with the 2" adaptor for better stability in the diagonal or focus tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Plus one from me. It's the only EP I use. I will buy others but just gotta save! For now the zoom is awesome and very versatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Good EP no doubt, just remember the FOV at it's widest (24mm) is only 40 deg. It is very versatile, but won't replace your wide field EP (IMHO!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I can see why people use them but not for me, as Stephen says at 24mm it's only 40°, I much rather have a 82° degree eyepiece, it's twice as wide and brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I have one and so far it is the only ep I use but I am looking to purchase a wide fov ep at some point in the future to make up for zoom's lack of fov. That is the only downside I have found so far, used mine for over a year, not had any issues with it yet. (Mines the MK III) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Think almost everyone here has one of those, including me, should tell you something Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) It's actually 50 degrees at 24mm and 68 degrees at 8mm so it's not bad at all especially for convenience Edited December 10, 2012 by Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I guess the wider field at the lower power doesn't really matter cos it is after all a zoom eyepiece which will presumably be used to zoom in on an object or magnify an object for imaging. The fov at 24mm is still usefull for locating stuff that you want to zoom in on - and if you want to view big stuff then I guess you'd swop in a wider lower power eyepiece - that's how I use mine amongst other things. I've always recommended the Baader Zoom to anyone considering getting an eyepiece set. It gives you practically everything that's in a set (except filters and carry case) in a single eyepiece - which is several good steps up in quality over supplied eyepieces - and for only around £30-£40 more than a set. You can even attach a dslr to it for afocal photography (which does work cos I tried it lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Couldn't agree more Kim, if I had the choice between a revelation kit or a Baader Zoom then the Baader wins hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirk Dongler Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Wow what a response Looks like the fat bearded one could have one of those in his sack for me then Thanks for all the positive replies guys n gals Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirk Dongler Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Wooooohoooooo.....Fat man dressed in red has been Been up to Rother Valley Optics and got one of these thingies Its bigger than I thought it would be Just gotta wait for some clear sky now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 You won't be disappointed Just don't look through any Televue Eyepieces for good while yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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