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X-Cell Eyepieces
Author:Greg Pecaut
, Hobbiest but very much into astronomy.,
from Leroy, Mi. on Jul 6, 2008
Pros: Good Value
Cons: Still not that great
Would recommend: yes
Greg Pecaut wrote:
Overall rating:4 out of 5
Easy To Set Up:5 out of 5
Features:5 out of 5
Meets expectations:3 out of 5
Usability:3 out of 5
Value for your money:4 out of 5
While these eyepieces are a step up, I still enjoy and get as good a views out of my cheap Zhummel eyepieces that are just as good. The E-Cell's do have a wider FOV, but they don't do any better at reducing internal reflections. This is where they dissapointed me. Had they had less internal reflection I would have been much more pleased. Not as wide a view and more internal reflection than my Ortho's but, at a much lower cost. Of corse nothing comes close to my one Nagler. May be a better deal to save and buy the Baader eyepieces. 3 Quality eyepieces with a quality Barlow makes a much more useful investment than a bunch of cheap eyepieces, so these are at least NOT cheap eyepieces, but they are not the Best either. They do suffer from black outs when your eye is not lined up perfect, but do give a slightly wider good view. These seem to hold their value well when sold used. I've seen many go for near new price on e-bay. Always buy new unless you are getting a great deal, and are willing ...
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My best eyepiece now!
Author:orrinwinton
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, A 55-year-old student in Journalism and Gunsmithing,
from Susanville, California on Apr 17, 2008
Pros: Good quality
Cons: Eye relief is a little short.
Would recommend: yes
orrinwinton wrote:
Overall rating:4 out of 5
Easy To Set Up:5 out of 5
Features:4 out of 5
Meets expectations:4 out of 5
Usability:4 out of 5
Value for your money:4 out of 5
Works great, it's my best 1.25" eyepiece now for a short-tube 4.5" reflector. The eye relief is a little short but I got used to that right away.