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Review on πŸ”΄ SVBONY SV121 Red Laser Collimator for Newtonian Dobsonian Marca Telescope with Adjustable 1.25 inch Collimation Eyepiece and 2 inch Adapter by Erik Haynes

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Terrible product. BE CAREFUL when attempting to collimate this product!

This deluxe laser collimator is TERRIBLE! Why? 1. This "deluxe" laser collimator was shipped uncollimated/unaligned with a laser beam offset of 5cm at 2ft! This means if you try to collimate your Dobsonian you will do WORSE than before with this "Deluxe" product.2. Well, they say you can collimate with 3 adjustment screws under the bezel. BUT! The adjustment screw just retracts into the adjustment screw hole once I loosen it! And never return! Ordered tweezers trying to get that "varnished" screw back but not sure if that would help.3. Do you want to change the battery? No way! Unless you have coins. Of course, in our 21st century, everyone has a lot of coins in their pockets! Pooh. The battery compartment can only be opened with a coin! Such a convenient way to put in the battery for this DELUXE laser product! Usability and ergonomics are at such a low level. But here's what I just can't understand - IS IT THAT DIFFICULT to make normal, solid and comfortable adjustment screws? So users can set it up manually if needed? Even if it results in a price increase of +$5! Terribly cheap, low/poor quality product with the weird name "DELUXE" in it.

Pros
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.