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                              2" Newtonian Crayford Focuser           

This newly-redesigned 2” Newtonian Crayford focuser will fit most 9"-14" OD tubes. It is the ideal upgrade for other bundle rack-and-pinion focusers cheap focusers. Ideal for astro-imaging and a great value!

BUTTERY SMOOTH
• Crayford design: zero image-shift and focusing made easy!
• Very smooth, no lateral movement or tilting.
• Chromed, soft thumbscrews, easy to use even with gloves on.

ADJUSTABLE TENSION
• Drawtube tension adjustable to match varying accessories (need Allen wrench).
• Built to hold all your eyepieces, CCD camera and accessories.
• Drawtube locking screw.

PRECISE IMAGINING
• Fully CNC machined.
• Increased drawtube length for easier focusing with most eyepieces.
• Easy to install on your tube.

QUALITY BUILD
• Anodized high-quality finish.
• Completely precisely machined out of solid aluminum.
• Precision 2”-1.25" adapter with brass compression ring included.
• Internal antireflection threading on drawtube and 1.25" adapter to improve image contrast.
• Weight : 660 g                                         

REVIEWS   1                                                                                                                               FEEDBACK

                                     Part # WA-NEW-F         IN STOCK                   $125

                Redesigned 2" Synta Focuser With New 2 Speed

This newly-redesigned 2" Crayford focuser is designed to fit Synta-made (Sky-Watcher, Celestron, Orion and more) refractors. It will add functionality and style to your observations, assuring imaging without any image-shift, better star testing, and a touch of William Optics' quality. The ideal upgrade for your refractor of any size!

Designed to enjoy zero image-shift during your most critical observations or imaging. Unbeatable in both quality and price.

A must item for serious astronomers and astrophotographers!!

The new innovation of ultra smoothness focusing motion.

FINE FOCUSING
• 2” Crayford focuser - Smooth and precise. Zero image shift. 360 degree rotatable.
• Now with a new one-piece dual speed with 1:10 reduction. Solid as a rock, smooth like feather.
• Brass compression rings both on 2” drawtube nosepiece and 2" to 1.25” eyepiece adapter (included).
• Large aluminum knobs.

IMPECCABLE FIT AND FINISH
• Drawtube locking thumbscrew with adjustable tension.
• Your new focuser will accommodate any accessory such as CCD cameras, large eyepieces, binoviewers, etc.
• Completely CNC-machined, anodized black aluminum.
• Long drawtube - 81 mm (3.19").
• Weight : 1295 g (2.85lb)

EASY TO MOUNT
• Requires only minimum assembly on your part.
• Replacing your die-cast rock-and-pinion has never been easier: release 3 screws, and get ready for observing in 3 minutes!
• Will fit any size, from 3” to 6”!!

2" extension tube is recommend with 5" and 6" Synta refractors

                                                             Part # WA-CFSYN2S-AA        $248

                         2" Synta Refractors Crayford Focuser   

This handy 2” Crayford focuser is suited to fit Synta-made (Sky-Watcher, Celestron, Orion and more) refractors. It will add functionality and style to your observations, assuring imaging without any image-shift, better star testing, and a touch of William Optics' quality. And the 1:10 reduction 2 speed micro focuser is an added bonus.

FINE FOCUSING
• 2” Crayford focuser: smooth and precise. Zero image shift.
• Solid as a rock, smooth like feather.
• Brass compression rings both on the 2” drawtube nosepiece and the 1.25” eyepiece adapter.
• Drawtube Travel Length - 2.9" (75 mm)
• Large aluminum knobs.

IMPECCABLE FIT AND FINISH
• 360 degree rotatable with innovative locking system.
• Drawtube locking thumbscrew with adjustable tension to accommodate any accessory.
• Completely CNC-machined, black anodized, solid aluminum.
• Weight : 1000 grams

UNBEATABLE CONVENIENCE
• Quick release finder bracket with 3 Teflon-tipped adjustment screws on both rings.

EASY TO MOUNT
• Requires only minimum assembly on your part.
• Replacing your die-cast rock-and-pinion has never been easier.
• Release 3 screws, and get ready for observing in 3 minutes!
• Will fit any size, from 3” to 6”!!
• 2" extension tube is recommend with 5" and 6" Synta scopes.                                                   

The ideal upgrade for your refractor!

REVIEWS                                                                                                                                                                                                                     FEEDBACK

                                             Part # WA-CFSYN2S    IN STOCK          $248

                    2" SCT Linear Design Crayford Focuser 

A new and must have robust (heavy duty) focuser for serious astronomers and astro photographers!! This premium 2.5" travel, 360 degree rotational focuser comes with two (this is new) locking screws on angled positions against the compression ring for a more secure hold on your diagonal. A Crayford style focuser, it also comes with a new silky smooth 2 speed (1:8 reduction) microfocuser and a 2" to 1.25 adapter with compression rings, included in the price!

Newly designed to last a lifetime and work with virtually any standard SCT/MC telescopes.
You too can enjoy zero image-shift during your most critical observations or imaging.

• 2.5" (63.5mm) of travel on a graduated draw tube.
• Unbeatable in both quality and price.
• It fits both Celestron and Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.
• Weight : 950g (2.09lb)

                                  An upgrade worthy of any SCT, especially...........yours!                                          

                                                    Part # CFSCT2S-BLK       $240

                1:10 Retrofit for WO ZS66 Focusers     

Two-speed 1:10 microfocuser retrofit for William Optics ZS66 Telecopes and/or focusers.

The retrofit has a 10:1 fine/coarse focus ratio. The tension adjustment for your focuser is not affected, so you will still be able to adjust your Crayford to hold more weight or equipment.

Retrofitting it is very easy: simply follow the instructions in the review.

                                                                   Part # WE-CF-66    IN STOCK    $101

  

    1:10 Retrofit for WO Synta & Newton Crayford Focusers     

Two-speed 1:10 microfocuser retrofit for William Optics Synta Focusers, and WO Newtonian Focusers.

This version will also fit very old Megrez 80 telescopes (Megrez I series).

Please make sure you order the correct version! If you need the retrofit for the MEGREZ 80 II or ZenithStar 80 do NOT order this one!

The retrofit has a 10:1 fine/coarse focus ratio. The tension adjustment for your focuser is not affected, so you will still be able to adjust your Crayford to hold more weight or equipment.

Retrofitting it is very easy: simply follow the instructions in the review or give us a call and we will guide you through it or do it for you.

REVIEW  1                                                                                                                                FEEDBACK

                                                                Part # WZ-2SPSYN    $148   $107

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