GS 665 or non-ed HR66? (1 Viewer)

[dunder]

Hi,
I've been looking at the GS665, but have found somewhere I can get a secondhand, non-ed HR66 plus an old version (Rubber eyecup) HDF eyepiece for about the same price. Which shoud I go for?

Many thanks,

Dunder

 

[Rob Laughton]

I think it would be very close between the two, assuming the SH HR66 GA is in mint condition optically. Although I would probably be swayed more towards the GS665 GA due to it's lighter body and dual focusing.

Rob

 

[dunder]

Rob,
Thanks - although its the dual focussing thats putting me off the GS665 - I've heard it can be 'fiddly'

Dunder

 

[Rob Laughton]

I personally find the dual focusing really useful, but I do appreciate that some people can find it a bit annoying, it takes a bit of getting used to if you have not used it before.

The best thing would be to try it for yourself and see how you get on with it.

 

[Martin Fagg]

Hi Dunder,

I used to own a GS665 and really liked the dual focuser. I have narrow finger tips though so I never hada probelm with it even with gloves on.
Mind you, I now own an ES80 and really get on with the single focuser of that.

Best wishes,
Martin.

 

[dunder]

Rob, Martin,
Thank you both for your comments - in the end I managed to find an ED version of the HR66 going for not very much more money, so decided to go with that instead,

thanks again,

Dunder