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Celestron X-Cel Set.

Matt Scunthorpe

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Matt Scunthorpe

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Finally decided to invest in some eyepieces as i only have the stock ones that came with the scope at the moment.

I used some of the X-Cel ones last night at an astro event and they seem good value off of FLO and have nice eye relief. Does anyone know if these come in a set with a case instead of buying a few and a case separate, i've had a look but cant seem to find one anywhere.

Cheers,

Matt

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jabberwocky

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I have the 12mm and its a nice eyepiece, I'll be selling it though as I've a 13mm ethos on the way.

Not seen a kit anywhere but as has already been said much better to buy separately, FLO is the best price at £69 but there are some on eBay at £60.

My only criticism is the rubber on the twist up eye guard isn't glued on very well.

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hunterknox

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I love my Xcel LXs but I've never really seen a point in eyepiece sets. At low and medium powers I never feel the need for 30% more magnification. Get yourself something low powered, something about 100x, something just under 200x and something just over then see whether you feel the need for anything in between.

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Matt Scunthorpe

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Many thanks for the advice guys. I have a 7.5 SP that my Mum bought me a few months back, so will get the 12, 18 and 25 for now. possibly the 9 but when have a 7.5 seems a bit pointless. Found them for £60 each on anothe site so a bit cheaper than FLO, should be able to afford an RA motor too for the EQ5. Exciting times :)

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rory

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There are two versions of the xcels, I think FLO have the new and allegedly better ones. Might be worth checking which versions the other site is selling for £60.

he might be refering to e bay. theres a buisness seller selling the x-cel lx models for £60. new but seems very cheap with free post.
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rory

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they are the new versions. at least the image is.

here -http://www.ebay.co.u...=item416c746e6a

the only thing i dont like is lack of full description from seller. and sometimes they are sold as new when a customer has returned it for a refund,many have issues with the eye cups coming off, so they get glued back on which is fine as long as they are sold as used i suppose.

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crashtestdummy

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there was a full set of x-cel lx ep's on either astrobuyandsell or ebay a week or two back.as above on the eye cups,notorious annoyance but once reglued they dont prove any problem but still detracts from an otherwise great eyepiece.i had a 25mm,12mm and 7mm and enjoyed all 3 before upgrading

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rory

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A couple of my x-cel lx's came from a guy on eBay. He was originally doing them for £49 with free post and the service was great.

A couple of weeks later they went up to £59. Still a great price.

that's a steal !
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they are the new versions. at least the image is.

here -http://www.ebay.co.u...=item416c746e6a

the only thing i dont like is lack of full description from seller. and sometimes they are sold as new when a customer has returned it for a refund,many have issues with the eye cups coming off, so they get glued back on which is fine as long as they are sold as used i suppose.

These are very good value but whats with the Hama (AHA) in the description?

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rory

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These are very good value but whats with the Hama (AHA) in the description?

ive ordered a 18mm x-cel lx from this seller after a swap of e mails and a look through the feedback. i put in a cheeky offer which was declined ( well you never know :rolleyes: ) but the counter offer was £58 , which i thought was worth a punt. i shall report back with my findings.
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WEX ( warehouse express) reputable online camera dealer sell them at £60.

cant believe there are retailers selling at £85+ when others sell at £60. thats quite a difference, i will still await my e/p and return a verdict. :smiley:

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okay well the 18mm x-cel lx arrived as per advertised. brand new, well packeged ect. so seems a good deal under £60,considering some retailers want over £80. now i just want some clear skies to go with it .

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