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Looking for illuminated reticle eyepiece

Started by SunSpot51, 04/03/2007 01:36AM
Posted 04/03/2007 01:36AM | Edited 04/03/2007 01:38AM Opening Post
Hi all,

I'm looking for an eyepiece described in the title, wireless. Does anyone have experience with such an eyepiece? 12.5mm or less is preferred. Also, I'd like to find some .965" rubber caps. I've got a bunch of 1.25" caps, I just need a couple smaller ones.

Thanks!!
Paul Maxson

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Posted 04/03/2007 03:31AM #1
Hi Paul,
I have a Parks, 12.5mm Ortho illuminated wireless reticle. I use it all the time. I also use a Barlow like lens from the WO Binoviewer on it and it becomes an 8.8mm for more power and tighter alignments.
I find the batteries last a long time as long as you remember to turn it off. wink

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Posted 04/06/2007 10:20PM #2
I used an old zoom eyepiece I found at a yard sale. And made my own with a reticle I had already. using the zoom eyepiece allowed me to just glue in the ret. and then simply focus the ret. while looking through it. I made it with a plug for my LX200 but it could have been cordless too! For sure not as pretty as Floyds and Jeffs but it works!