Scops draw tube has play
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:01 pm
Hi,
overall I am very satisfied with the build quality of the Scops, but I have an issue with the draw tube of the Scops.
When the guide cam is mounted on the OAG and fixed with the lock ring, I can easily move the cam a bit back and forth (not in/out).
This play of course has influence on the picture and stars are moving. I am just afraid that even slight wind might be able to move the cam even when it's a tiny bit, but for guiding it's extremely important to a rock solid position of the cam.
Any suggestions? I'm afraid, that just tightening the two small grub screws is not enough, because the lower part auf the slide/bearing is fixed and can't be adjusted. So the tube will have play anyway.
For me it looks like a construction issue.
Any hints on how to improve this?
Best, Chris
overall I am very satisfied with the build quality of the Scops, but I have an issue with the draw tube of the Scops.
When the guide cam is mounted on the OAG and fixed with the lock ring, I can easily move the cam a bit back and forth (not in/out).
This play of course has influence on the picture and stars are moving. I am just afraid that even slight wind might be able to move the cam even when it's a tiny bit, but for guiding it's extremely important to a rock solid position of the cam.
Any suggestions? I'm afraid, that just tightening the two small grub screws is not enough, because the lower part auf the slide/bearing is fixed and can't be adjusted. So the tube will have play anyway.
For me it looks like a construction issue.
Any hints on how to improve this?
Best, Chris