Focuser Upgrade

[mbalkham]

Another newbie question here!  Is it worth upgrading the focuser? I'm using a Skywatcher explorer 200p and have started imaging. Finding focussing tricky on liveview x5 or x10 given shake and coarseness of the standard Crayford style focuser. Seen the Skywatcher dual speed focuser.  Is that the answer or am I doing something wrong?

Example images in my gallery.

Other equipment EQ5 mount, Canon EOS 6D with prime focus via standard t ring for most of the shots to date.

P.S. How do I add my equipment to my footer/signature?!

[glowingturnip]

I fitted one of these to mine (as per sig) - http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p2625_1-10-micro-transmission-for-retrofitment-of-Crayford-focusers.html.  Easy to fit, and I do like it a lot, would recommend.

[Freddie]

Click on the little down arrow by your name where you log in, then click on my settings and you will find signature there.

[Astrosurf]

I use an autofocuser. It's a brilliant piece of kit.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/skywatcher-auto-focuser.html

Alexxx

[lensman57]

Another newbie question here!  Is it worth upgrading the focuser? I'm using a Skywatcher explorer 200p and have started imaging. Finding focussing tricky on liveview x5 or x10 given shake and coarseness of the standard Crayford style focuser. Seen the Skywatcher dual speed focuser.  Is that the answer or am I doing something wrong?

Example images in my gallery.

Other equipment EQ5 mount, Canon EOS 6D with prime focus via standard t ring for most of the shots to date.

P.S. How do I add my equipment to my footer/signature?!

I think Alex has suggested the best way of dealing with your problem, the auto focuser should solve your problem in the most economical way and in later stages you can add a usb control unit to it to keep optimal focus with the aid of software such as focus max.

A.G

[mbalkham]

Thanks for all the tips so far. Lots to learn!