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Mateyhv
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Reged: 10/10/09
Posts: 57
Loc: 43°N
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Hello, I am planning to use a Telrad finder but I wonder if it could be attached in some way to a Garret Optical 28x110 (BA8) or Fujinon 16x70 FMT-SX binoculars  I couldn't find any stright information... Thanks!
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rookie
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Reged: 01/14/06
Posts: 878
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
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Hi Mateyhv,
Welcome to Cloudy Nights!
I've got a Telrad on my telescope, and it's mounted to a base attached with double-sided tape. I can't imagine using it with my Fujinon 16x70's. It's just too big and not the right tool. There are smaller finders for the binoculars and are made to attach by special mounting brackets. Here is Garrett Optical's web page for binocular finders and mounts.
There is probably a way to use it with your bigger binoculars. I've see pictures of the Celestron Sky Scout mounted to large binoculars, so the Telrad would not be that different.
The Telrad's a great finder, very easy to use. There are a lot of innovative people on this forum. If it can be done for your binoculars, someone here will know.
Good Luck!
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SV
Scope: Celestron CPC8
Binoculars: Garrett GT80~45, Fujinon 16x70, Regals 10x42, Ultima 9x63, Nikon AE 8x40
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Wes James
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When I used to have a pair of 25x100's, I made a split block that clamped onto the centershaft- and then the base for the Telrad mounted on that... but rookie above is correct- the Telrad's not the best choice. It's too tall for the bino's, really. I would recommend red dot finders as being much more practical. I have a split block of aluminum on my Garrett 20x110's, with a dovetail to attach a BSA red dot finder...
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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL
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Rich V.
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Reged: 01/02/05
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Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
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I use a Telrad on my C9.25 telescope but find a red dot finder is all I want with my 16x70s. The Telrad is way too large and clunky for bino use, IMO!
I'm sure some kind of clamp/platform arrangement could be fashioned to fit the central hinge bar of a large binocular if you really wanted to mount a Telrad.
Rich V
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Binoculars:
33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
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Mateyhv
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Reged: 10/10/09
Posts: 57
Loc: 43°N
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Thanks for the greeting rookie. The same for all the other quick responses!
I see Telrad wont fit the binos. I was not aware of its real size, it is sad because seems to be a very useful tool.
Nice pic Wes! Maybe I can go with a multi reticle reflex finder for the 28x110, but what about the Fujinon? Isn't red dot finder also too bulky for the 16x70? What about a green laser? In general I am not very happy with those beams crossing the sky but...
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