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C14 Focuser suggestions(?)

Started by SmokeDaddy, 12/30/2008 04:08PM
Posted 12/30/2008 04:08PM Opening Post
I just sold my Clement focuser with a package deal on my MK91. Now I am looking for another focuser for my C14. Looking for someone with direct experience with a great focuser for my C14. Oh, yes I do imaging.

Thanks,
-JW:
Posted 12/31/2008 12:07AM | Edited 12/31/2008 12:17AM #1
James...if you don't mind, I have a quick question.
Not too many people have a lot of experience with the C14. I've only seen a few of them myself. I was wondering how the focus shift is with the factory focuser.
More than 30 arc seconds? Less?
My C11 is terrible...pretty much the worst I've ever seen...and I've seen/used around 50 over the years of all sizes. Is the C14 that bad?
Posted 12/31/2008 09:06AM #2
Both JMI (electric) and Feather Touch (manual or
electric) worked well for me. I liked the JMI
electric analog focusing -- simple hand
paddle and worked well. FT electric
digital control was a bit more wires and boxes --
needs 12v supply and hub/controller besides the
handpaddle -- but might be just what you want for
imaging. FT digital acceleration feature seemed
to overshoot alot for visual -- thing suddenly
speeds-up motion just when you are almost at focus.
JMI was more intuitive to use. YMMV.