What Are Your Future Eyepiece Plans, And Are You Addicted To Buying Eyepieces?
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Re: What Are Your Future Eyepiece Plans, And Are You Addicted To Buying Eyepieces?
I'm glad that I don't get on with binoviewing !
I was lucky that a UK dealer loaned me many eyepieces over a period of time so I got to try a lot out without any cost. Unfortunately the ones that I decided that I liked the best were the more expensive ones
I'm happy with my sets now though. Every now and then I pick up something new to try out but invariably lately I've let it go again concluding that I prefer the ones that I have.
I was lucky that a UK dealer loaned me many eyepieces over a period of time so I got to try a lot out without any cost. Unfortunately the ones that I decided that I liked the best were the more expensive ones
I'm happy with my sets now though. Every now and then I pick up something new to try out but invariably lately I've let it go again concluding that I prefer the ones that I have.
I'm a visual observer based in the South West of England.
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Get on the wagon, fall off, get back on again...
I want another Docter Noblex 12.5mm 84°... Bought a 2nd 17.5mm Morpheus....wantES to make more 92° long eye relief focal lengths... But no temptations, for now.
I need a new mount next.
I want another Docter Noblex 12.5mm 84°... Bought a 2nd 17.5mm Morpheus....want
I need a new mount next.
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I'm in the same boat--happy with what I have but occasionally trying something new to compare and usually passing it on.Starship9 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:09 pm I'm glad that I don't get on with binoviewing !
I was lucky that a UK dealer loaned me many eyepieces over a period of time so I got to try a lot out without any cost. Unfortunately the ones that I decided that I liked the best were the more expensive ones
I'm happy with my sets now though. Every now and then I pick up something new to try out but invariably lately I've let it go again concluding that I prefer the ones that I have.
My current batch is 20 but I need to whittle that down.
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Whoever administers my estate is going to have a lot of eyepieces to liquidise or distribute. Ditto other hoarded possessions and collections...
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My last two purchases were the ES 92 degree eyepieces, and previous to that, the Morpheus set. At the moment I'm content with what I have, but if something new and exciting comes up, I probably would try it out.
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I recently sold off my Celestron 8-24mm zoom and Baader Ortho Classic 6mm eyepieces.
My next piece I ordered two months ago is an anES 24/68 deg that has yet to ship.
In the meantime, I made an impulse buy on a Meade 14/82UWA. It's a nice eyepiece, but I'm already thinking of selling it as it is too close to my 12 and 16 mm eyepieces. Aiming for a minimalist set.
My next piece I ordered two months ago is an an
In the meantime, I made an impulse buy on a Meade 14/82UWA. It's a nice eyepiece, but I'm already thinking of selling it as it is too close to my 12 and 16 mm eyepieces. Aiming for a minimalist set.
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I did buy an ES 5.5 mm 100 degree ep a few months back, but didn't like it so sold it within a few weeks for the same price I bought it.
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There are good bargains out there. I bought a 22mm Nagler for £250 not that long ago. If also you're not sure, or don't want to patronise a company (directly anyway), pre-owned is a way round.Starship9 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:43 pm Most of my scopes and eyepieces were bought on the used market. With eyepieces it can be a good way to try something out and then move it on with little or no loss if it does not suit.
Many years ago I found that I really liked wide fields of view so that has proved quite expensive over the years.
While I used to enjoy using eyepieces such as abbe orthoscopics and supermonocentrics I've found that I'm happy to compromise slightly on pure optical performance in return for comforts such as a wider field of view, longer eye relief and a nice big eye lens. Must be getting old !
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I cannot honestly think of any eyepieces I need. I might possibly buy a 6mm Radian and sell the 6mm Delos if opportunity for that arose. The 6 Delos is just too big and heavy.
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Try a 6.5mm Baader Morpheus. They are not too heavy. Shame there is not a 6mm (or 8mm) Delite.John Fitzgerald wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 1:56 am I cannot honestly think of any eyepieces I need. I might possibly buy a 6mm Radian and sell the 6mm Delos if opportunity for that arose. The 6 Delos is just too big and heavy.
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I said the above, then bought as ES -20-68. Help.
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Good luck with getting help here! Most of us enable eyepiece addiction and aren’t so good supporting recovery!
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Couldn't agree more, nFA; thanks to you and Gabby's "advice" I now have a nice set of KK ortho's! My wallet and I sincerely thank you bothnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:57 pmGood luck with getting help here! Most of us enable eyepiece addiction and aren’t so good supporting recovery!
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I just picked up a second Meade 5000 Series 5 element Ploessel, 9mm. I now have two full sets of these eyepieces (1 25" only) and a set of the ES 62 eyepieces, which are parfocal with the Meade's I have. If I can find a trinoviewer I will be able to view with all three eyes at the same time!
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I used to be. I've since kicked the habit. I feel I'm in a pretty good place right now. The next thing will be getting ready for the eclipse in a few years. I sense a PST in my future.
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