Hotech Laser Collimator

[Damo636]

I have a family member heading off to the USA in a couple of days and I am thinking of placing an order for one of the above (Approx £75 Vs £122 in rip off Britain)

I currently use a Cheshire combination tool & a barlowed laser to good effect but thought it might be nice to try a premium tool. My question is this...

Just how good is the Hotech? Would it be as accurate as the barlowed Antares collimator I currently use?

[Adz]

I got one and was a bit disappointed contrary to all the other supposed reviews of them online. They don't eliminate the focuser slop problem with their self centering system if they focuser is less than perfect. The adapter was far to snug to pop in and out easily for a quick job before viewing. However it was properly collimated which you cant say for most bough lasers. In the end I stuck with my cheshire for secondary and barlowed regular laser for primary with my orion self centering adapter.

[Damo636]

Thanks Adam. The barlowed laser does seem to give excellent consistent results.

[malc-c]

The adapter was far to snug to pop in and out easily for a quick job before viewing.

I've never found fitting the Hotec to be a problem

[Matthew]

I use the Hotech and i must say its very accurate,compared to the other lasers ive owned it is in a differant league.But i havnt used one in a standard supplied focuser i changed the focuser on my 300p before i bought the Hotech