Diy $17 hotshoe finder scope

This is similar to the laser finder posted on here a while back only it uses a red dot finderscope. These two items are required from ebay to complete this project
http://m.ebay.com/itm/​331060535259?nav=SEARC​H

http://m.ebay.com/itm/​321494083265?nav=SEARC​H

If you buy the celestron finder on ebay, its even cheaper, but I prefer the above listed model.

All you have to do now is use a file or saw to cut back the brace on the finder scope and create a slot 1/4 wide and 1/4 deep in the base of the finder. Next tap a 1/4 hole through the front pre existing hole in the dovetail. Thread everything together and it Collimate with the sensor.

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This would also work well for 300mm+ telephotos shooting birds or nature.

Well done, looks nice

Tested today, x y axises work great. Wish id done this a long time ago. Also some may wonder why not use a better quality red dot? Well this weighs as much as a AA battery so it does nothing to balance. Something to consider.