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Which erect image prism?

Started by light trap, 01/31/2003 08:43PM
Posted 01/31/2003 08:43PM Opening Post
I've now tried both the Meade and Televue 45* erect image prisms and am totally unimpressed with either one. Actually, I wonder if they're not the same thing.

But anyway, does anybody have any input about a really good quality erect image prism or other correct image viewing device? Any actual experiences with the William Optics 1.25" prism?

I can't believe that such a simple thing as a prism, (something that's basic to binoculars and included in all spotting scopes) should be so tough to find for a lowly TV Ranger, but this is literally where the Ranger may fail to live up to it's potential. Got any input?

Thanks,
Mike Swaim
Posted 01/31/2003 11:54PM #1
The 60 degree Tele Vue diagonal is an Everbrite mirror model. The image will be upright but reversed left-to-right.

Generally I think a 90 degree correct-image "Amici" prism is going to give better image quality than a 45 degree prism. Neither is ideal.
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Mike
Posted 02/01/2003 07:34PM #2
Thanks to both Mikes and Rick for responding.
Rick, would you please post a review when you've had a chance to use that Baader. That's faaaaarrrr more than I'd hoped to spend, but I am curious.

For the time being, I'll probably order the 90* Amici erect prism from UO and see if I can live with it.

Anybody have experience with TV's direct through pancake porro?

Mike Swaim