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Aug 10, 2013 11:10 |  #1

I need a barlow for setting up my DSLR onto my reflector for prime focus. I want a 2" quality piece without spending too much ~$100. Here is what I have found so far. Any advice is welcome...TIA

At TelescopeAdapters.com (external link)

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Aug 16, 2013 09:52 |  #2

I like what I read about the High Point Scientific ED Barlow. It's said to be well made and for the money gives good views.

Down the road I would recommend a TeleVue Powermate if you want to step up to premium grade magnification. I have the 2X and it's amazing, not a "barlow" by definition -far better.
http://www.televue.com​/engine/TV3b_page.asp?​id=53 (external link)

They also have a more moderately-priced Barlow:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …60265&is=REG&Q=​&A=details (external link)


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Aug 16, 2013 18:17 |  #3

Nighthound wrote in post #16212978 (external link)
I like what I read about the High Point Scientific ED Barlow. It's said to be well made and for the money gives good views.

Down the road I would recommend a TeleVue Powermate if you want to step up to premium grade magnification. I have the 2X and it's amazing, not a "barlow" by definition -far better.
http://www.televue.com​/engine/TV3b_page.asp?​id=53 (external link)

They also have a more moderately-priced Barlow:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …60265&is=REG&Q=​&A=details (external link)

Steve, this is for my Dobsonian telescope, so my photographic ability with this scope will be limited, therefore the TeleVue is more then I want to spend on this limited endeavor. The High Point looks goods, thanks for the lead.




  
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