130PDS focuser will it handle EFW and OAG

[Andyy]

Hi

Will the focuser on the 130PDS handle ZWO cool camera with 8 position FW and OAG? It close to 1.5kg of camera equipment.

[Colinhunter]

when i inquired about oag for the 130pds the dealer kindly replied i wouldn't need one for this scope. so you could save some weight

[rnobleeddy]

It probably depends on your eye for detail. It will certainly hold it, but I'd imagine there'll be tilt going on. I have similar cam + FW (no OAG) and I'm happy with how well it works.

It's pretty common to add a third screw to the focuser to help hold the camera.

I guess the OAG isn't really needed given the FL of the 130PDS, but if you have it, it makes sense to use it - all this is adding is presumably a very light guide camera?

[Andyy]

51 minutes ago, rnobleeddy said:

It probably depends on your eye for detail. It will certainly hold it, but I'd imagine there'll be tilt going on. I have similar cam + FW (no OAG) and I'm happy with how well it works.

It's pretty common to add a third screw to the focuser to help hold the camera.

I guess the OAG isn't really needed given the FL of the 130PDS, but if you have it, it makes sense to use it - all this is adding is presumably a very light guide camera?

I've got much better results using OAG lately so I plan to stick with OAG. The thrid screw is needed, but still my main concern is tilt in focus barrel whith the uneven weight of the EFW...