Best focuser for AP - ASA, Optec, Integra85, Nitecrawler vs the rest

[Gorr_77]

Hi All

I am starting this as a baseline to find out Cons and Pros for the difference, between standard focuser and all the way to the electronic top? up to max £3k.

I mean : practical : i would like not to worry about rotating and focusing at all., so paying big bucks will give me this reassurance? - i guess? yes? - one focuser for all!!!! 

I have a short list  for all: refractor /reflectors,/newtons 

Moonlight FT, ASA AAf3", RotoFoc 3, Nitecrawler 3, Optec TFT-53, Integra 85, Finger Lakes Atlas (FLI).. . Esatto (expensive - but complains)

i am sure there is more good stuff out there...

I am using moonlight 2" on my small triplet and FT 2" on the 2nd one. I was thinking to upgrade and open up to 3" electronic- Integra 85,

or - just find out that ASA  is still making their AAf3

My tele will be fast APO 100mm and on coming 10-14" barrel... i guess RASA doesn't need one?

Please all experience welcome.

Kindest Regards

Greg

[Gorr_77]

Is it  better to upgrade to mechanical beauties -  like FT  with motor?

 What will be advantage to use electronic? - weight a guess? but much less travel..

 

Edited May 1, 2020 by Gorr_77
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[oymd]

I’ll watch this with internet...

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