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William Optics Red Dot Finder with Quick Release Bracket # M-RDF-P
| Brand | William Optics |
| Part Number | M-RDF-P |
| Availability | available |
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Product Info
Manufacturer Description
Centering your objects in the sky has never been easier! Look through the William Optics Red Dot Finder (R.D.F.) with one eye leaving the other open, and you will see one of the four selected LED shapes in the sky.
Quality Make
- Optimized anti-reflection coating.
- Alt-azimuth adjustment controls.
- Very compact size, but no plasticky feel.
Quick Release
- Seven different brightness adjustments make it suitable for any lighting condition, including daylight.
- Quick-release bracket/base included in the price. The new base can be mounted M5 and M6 screws and has a longer bracket for easier positioning.
Multiple Reticles
- Four different reticles to select from: dot, crosshair, circled dot, circled dot with crosshairs.
Ideal for Any Scope
- Will mount on any scope with a M5 threaded bracket hole.
- It fits perfectly on virtually all William Optics telescopes, as well as on other telescope focusers with M5 of M6 mounting holes (such as those made by Long Perng).
- 3V lithium battery included.
Features
- Reticules: 4 different, selectable
- Brightness: 7-level brightness adjustments
- Battery: CR3023
- Fully adjustable in alt-az
- Quick release bracket included
Please note:
- A fainter double or reflected image of the reticle pattern is commonly seen in darker conditions depending on the pattern and brightness level selected.
- This item does not include an instruction sheet/user manual. Using this item is intuitive and easy, but please let us know if you need help in using this product.
Reviews
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Feb 7, 2019
great 1x finder
Pros: Cons: Comments:I already had another one of these as well as some similar models from other manufacturers. the other ones didn't dim enough, had poor resolution or non-positive adjustments so when I needed a new 1x finder for my C8 I went straight to the WO unit, even though it was more money. you get what you pay for.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Aug 15, 2017Red Dot Finder
Pros: Cons: Comments:This finder is well designed and strongly built. Very supperior to the cheap plastic RDF. Using it is easy enough but I don't like needing an Allen wrench to make pointing adjustments, esp in the dark. Fundamentally I am well impressed with this product and the AgenaAstro company.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jul 19, 2017NICE
Pros: Cons: Comments:In short, it was a no hassle install and it works great with my f/6.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Well made and rugged, the W.O. Red Dot Finder attached easily and quickly to my W.O. ZenithStar. It features machined metal construction - no plastic here. All you need is provided including stalk bracket, mount, attaching hardware and a battery . The finder has eight brightness (0 thru 7) settings with "0" being off. It also has four selectable red dot sighting targets. The sight objective comes with a rubber dust cover/protector. Out of the box, the finder came nearly spot-on aligned so I didn't have to sight it in with the OTA. Recommended.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Sep 29, 2016A great little RDF
Pros:Compact,Quality Lenses,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Accurate
Cons: Comments:This RDF is solidly built and dims down very well for Astro use. No complaints at all, if I need another I will buy the same thing. Used with my AR102 in place of the unusable straight through 8x50.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jun 15, 2014William Optics Red Dot Finder
Pros:Quality Lenses,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Compact,Accurate
Cons: Comments:Excellent piece of equipment. Perfectly aligned right out of the box. Heavy metal construction, built to last many years.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Apr 5, 2013Nice finder!
Pros:Compact,Lightweight,Easy to Use
Cons: Comments:Awesome M5 RDF! The engraved swan is a classy touch, too. If you have any scope with a Long Perng tube assembly (William Optics, Astro-Tech, etc.), this is the perfect RDF for you. I also really liked the solid, all metal construction. Good job, Agena!
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Nov 4, 2011A Pain to Adjust In The Dark
Pros:Lightweight,Strong Construction,Quality Lenses,Compact
Cons:Difficult to Use
Comments:First, let me say that Agena Astro is a great place to buy your gear, they have treated me like a king since I first discovered his web store.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
The WO finder is a well made, metal unit, with a choice of patterns. I have 3 of these, and they're nearly impossible for me to adjust in the dark due to the use of allen head bolts for adjustment. The range of adjustment is pretty limited, too, and I just can't get them to work for me. YMMV. A high-quality product, but needs a little engineering work. How about using knobs instead of an allen wrench. An allen wrench? In the dark??This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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