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William Optics 50mm CCD Imaging Guide Scope # M-G50

4.5 (4 Reviews) Read Reviews Write Review
Brand William Optics
Part Number M-G50
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Product Info

Manufacturer Description

New from William Optics! A unique 50mm CCD straight-through guidescope with helical focusing.

Optical Features

  • Fully multi coated 50mm f/4 (focal length = 200mm) achromatic objective
  • Designed for use with small-chip CCD autoguider cameras having a 1.25" nosepiece
  • Can be used as an optical finder but most eyepieces will require an 0.5"-1" extension tube to reach focus. Eyepiece and extension not included
  • 90-deg erecting prism diagonal with helical focusing available separately to convert guidescope into a right angle finder

Mechanical Features

  • 1.25" holder features brass compression ring and 3 locking screws to securely hold your camera
  • Helical focusing with 15mm (0.59") of focus travel (be careful not to exceed this or the eyepiece holder will separate from the finder)
  • Holder / camera are rotatable
  • White powder painted with excellent fit and finish that are the hallmark of every William Optics product

Mechanical Specifications

  • Tube diameter = 54.6mm (2.15"); Dewshield diameter = 58.1mm (2.29")
  • Tube weight (without eyepiece) = 15.0oz (425g)

Finder Bracket

  • Not included; sold separately

Reviews

4.5 (Based on 4 Reviews) 75% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by rford322 of Redondo Beach, CA.
      1443225600
      Sep 25, 2015

      5.0 Great Guide Scope

      Pros:

      Compact,Lightweight,Quality Lenses,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Slightly longer focal length than the "mini" scopes, provides better guiding. High quality optics make guide stars pinpoints.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by Luca of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
      1408147200
      Aug 15, 2014

      5.0 W.O. produces quality accessories

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Easy to Use,Compact,Accurate,Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      Comments:

      A piece made with excellent materials and perfect optics.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Kirk of Western Massachusetts.
      1391817600
      Feb 7, 2014

      4.0 Sturdy, but needed extension for STi

      Pros:

      Well Made,Strong Construction

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Well made little guide scope. I did need an extension (Blue Fireball 1.25" Eyepiece Extension Tube with 1" Extension # X-01) to reach focus with an SBIG ST-i, which makes it pretty long, so I use 3 rings to help eliminate flex. YMMV with different guide cameras.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Dan of Gaithersburg, MD.
      1380326400
      Sep 27, 2013

      4.0 A keeper

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      Comments:

      I've found I need to rack it out quite a bit - almost all the way - to bring my QHY5L-II to focus. For many guiders, an extension tube may be needed. Typical of WO gear, the construction is more than solid.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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