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- First ReviewSeptember 22, 2009
- Last ReviewOctober 16, 2009
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Do you want a case that you can customize to fit all your different telescope accessories? The Orion Pluck-Foam Accessory Case features cubed foam for easy customizing and is very durable to protect everything you put in it.
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Pretty Cheap Construction
PostedOctober 16, 2009
I purchased the large case to house my growing collection of accessories. I was excited when it arrived the other day, only to find it is of quite cheap construction. A child with a screwdriver could pop the locked latches very easily. All metal pieces are of the thinnest gauge and the key bent in the lock on the first try. Although it's size was just right and I was able to successfully find a spot for everything, if you are expecting a "quality" item, forget it. A cheap import overpriced at $49.95. The markup must be huge!
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The Large Orion Deluxe Accessory Case is perfect for storing all your telescope accessories safely and securely. It is a sturdy aluminum-clad case with egg crate foam on top and die-cut foam holes, bins and slots on bottom for all your gear.
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Pretty Cheap Construction
PostedOctober 16, 2009
I purchased the large case to house my growing collection of accessories. I was excited when it arrived the other day, only to find it is of quite cheap construction. A child with a screwdriver could pop the locked latches very easily. All metal pieces are of the thinnest gauge and the key bent in the lock on the first try. Although it's size was just right and I was able to successfully find a spot for everything, if you are expecting a "quality" item, forget it. A cheap import overpriced at $49.95. The markup must be huge!
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Orion Multiple 5-Filter Wheel for 1.25" Filters
The Orion Multiple-Filter Wheel holds up to five 1.25" filters allowing you to change filters without removing your telescope eyepiece or camera. It allows astrophotographers to shoot sequentially without interruption for RGB and LRGB photography.
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Be Aware!!!
PostedSeptember 22, 2009
Be aware that, although this filter wheel is very well made and I have NO complaints there, because of the extra inward focus travel required (stated as 20mm) to compensate for the addition of the filter wheel in the light path, that far away objects are no longer able to be sharply focused, at least on my Orion 90mm F/10.1 Refractor. There simply isn't enough inward focus travel left to compensate! I am therefore unable to view Stars and Other Deep Space Objects with the filter wheel in place with my Light Pollution and Nebular Filters installed which is why I purchased it in the first place! I could barely get the mountains 20 miles away from my home in focus. I can't comment on other tubes not knowing their measurements. Orion needs to FULLY REVEAL which of their telescopes have enough focus travel for this otherwise fine item to be used, as you may get stuck with one like I did. This item should be pulled from sale until a full disclosure of the compatible products is in the product description! Just telling someone it needs 20mm more travel doesn't mean JACK to a novice! Note from Orion: Regrettably, it is not possible to provide a complete list of telescopes that are compatible with the filter wheel. Different accessories will result in wide variances in the amount of travel required. All cameras have an inconsistent amount of back focus required, whether the camera is coupled to the telescope via t-threads or a t- adapter will affect the distance from the focal plane, visual setups that use a diagonal, and wide field vs. standard eyepieces are some examples why a specific product list is not practical. When using a telescope with an external focuser you can see if there is an available 20mm of travel. Most Cassegrains have an abundance of travel and adding accessories is not usually an issue.
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