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Post by Dragon Man on May 22, 2015 9:27:20 GMT
I had a problem when I was broadcasting with 2 cameras in 2 separate Refractors. I only have 1 electric focuser but need to focus 2 scopes, so I came up with a really simple solution that works for me. Not that I have to refocus often but as the temperature drops they do need a bit of a tweak during a 6 hour run. Also I need to tweak focus when switching cameras when they aren't both exactly focused in concert with each other. All you have to do is line up the focuser knobs of the 2 focusers, remove the rubber grips and place a rubber band around both of them. Presto! Job Done I expected the rubber bands to stretch and the focuser to be really delayed but I was pleasantly surprised that the second scope actually focuses smoothly with the hand controller with no noticeable lag or strange behaviour. Oh well, that's another weird simple tip that worked for me. I hope it works for you too. THE ELECTRIC FOCUSER MOUNTED ON ONE SCOPEFOCUSER KNOBS LINED UP WITH EACH OTHER AND CONNECTED BY RUBBER BANDS (I also used a Hair elastic to test it) JUST ANOTHER VIEW
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Post by johnno on May 29, 2015 19:31:52 GMT
Brilliant idea Ken, there's 2 really, with the markings on the draw tube, that's what I need to do
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Post by Dragon Man on May 30, 2015 10:30:22 GMT
Yeah John, I mark the focus point of each combination of Camera and whichever Focal Reducer. Saves time when I change combinations Only have to give it a final tweak instead of searching the whole focal range
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Post by johnno on May 30, 2015 13:50:03 GMT
Yeah John, I mark the focus point of each combination of Camera and whichever Focal Reducer. Saves time when I change combinations Only have to give it a final tweak instead of searching the whole focal range That's the pain in the ass with mine because I have to wind the focuser all the way in so it fits in the case when I pack up and I always forget which combo of spacers with reducer's go to what camera gets frustrating at times
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