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It does not only keep the focuser always paralleled the optic axis, but also keep it moved very smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Speed Focuser- 1:11 – Extremely Accurate!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth focus motion and fine focus wheel allow precision adjustment from critical focusing of eyepiece or camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Lock Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Loading Capability!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial lock grabs the rack\u0026amp; pinion \u0026amp; drawtube in two directions. The design makes the focuser always paralleled the optics axis. Instead of pushing against the drawtube to eliminate focus shift while it’s focused. And it can handle up to 8kg as well for complex imaging trains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger Traveling Distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Suitable for a range of Photographing Accessories!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike other focusers, the long travel 95mm provides more room for adjust for fine and accurate focus.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is compatibly for a wide range of photographic accessories, along with easy to use controls.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_focucer.jpg?v=1757391636\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid, lockable Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in sliding dew shield.  Three screws hold dew shield stable while imaging or observing while keeping it place during transport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_dew_shield.jpg?v=1757391811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical System:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ED APO Triplet (Fully Separated Elements)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Circle (with Field Flattener):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2’’ Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Patented Focuser (Twist Lock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e OTA: 3.5kg\/ with Tube Ring: 4.6kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter of Main Tube: \u003c\/strong\u003e90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Retracted: 456mm\/ Fully Extended: 545mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_in_the_box.jpg?v=1757390402\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)  High Quality Aluminium Case with Key\u003cbr\u003e2)  FOT106\/ FOT86 with Patent Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Focuser\u003cbr\u003e3)  1.25’’\/ 2’’ Twist Lock Adapter\u003cbr\u003e4)  Crank Handle with 1pc 1\/4\"-20 Hexagon Screw\u003cbr\u003e5)  Tube Rings with 4pcs Dovetail Screws\u003cbr\u003e6)  Star Finder Shoe\u003cbr\u003e7)  Field Flattener (M42) with Exchangeable M48 Adapter\u003cbr\u003e8)  7’’ Vixen Type Mount Dovetail\u003cbr\u003e9)  Quality Certification Card with Serial Number\u003cbr\u003e10) Cleaning Cloth\u003cbr\u003e11) Dust Caps (for Objective Lens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction FOT86 Manual \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Founder Optics FOT86 Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/Founder_Optics_Manual-FOT86.pdf?v=1757393947\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founder Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43572369784901,"sku":"FOT86","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_1.png?v=1757644955"},{"product_id":"founder-optics-fot106","title":"Founder Optics FOT106 APO Triplet Refractor","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned in Japan, Made in Taiwan \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSharp Optical System \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb ED class for remarkable image clarity. 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This offers further improvements to the already impressive optical quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/Air-space.jpg?v=1757390814\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to complete this unique design, it requires a very high level machining and assembly capability. Founder Optics partner with an experienced factory located in Taiwan with over 50 years experience in precision manufacturing, especially for Japanese companies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides manufacturing know-how, the high standard of quality control is also crucial to producing FOT86 and FOT106 telescopes. This is recorded in a \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Certification Card\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery unit is thoroughly tested, and these unique records help customers understand the quality of their telescope. Founder Optics take their quality checking very seriously as they aim to offer the best triplet APO telescopes to BINTEL customers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT106_5.jpg?v=1757644354\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuser - 2.7'' Rack \u0026amp; Pinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePerfect Hybrid Drive system with 8 Ball bearings- More Smoothly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2sets of 4pcs ball bearing at 2 sides between the drawtube and the focuser handle linear travel of the focuser. Once the locked the knob, there is no gap among the drawtube, 8pcs ball bearings, and the focuser cover. It does not only keep the focuser always paralleled the optic axis, but also keep it moved very smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Speed Focuser- 1:11 – Extremely Accurate!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth focus motion and fine focus wheel allow precision adjustment from critical focusing of eyepiece or camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Lock Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Loading Capability!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial lock grabs the rack\u0026amp; pinion \u0026amp; drawtube in two directions. The design makes the focuser always paralleled the optics axis. Instead of pushing against the drawtube to eliminate focus shift while it’s focused. And it can handle up to 8kg as well for complex imaging trains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger Traveling Distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a range of Photographing Accessories!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike other focusers, the long travel 95mm provides more room for adjust for fine and accurate focus.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is compatibly for a wide range of photographic accessories, along with easy to use controls.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_focucer.jpg?v=1757391636\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocuser Rotator Function \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible rotated structure provides a convenience for user to have the best position to adjust focuser when observation and photography. The precision machining parts and assembly technique make a good collimation even rotate the focuser and rotator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen the rotator knob and focuser knob to rotate the focuser and rotator.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/Rotator_FOT106.jpg?v=1757644500\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid, lockable Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in sliding dew shield.  Three screws hold dew shield stable while imaging or observing while keeping it place during transport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_dew_shield.jpg?v=1757391811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical System:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ED APO Triplet (Fully Separated Elements)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 636mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Circle (with Field Flattener):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø44mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7’’ Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Patented Focuser (Twist Lock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e OTA: 3.5kg\/ with Tube Ring: 4.6kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter of Main Tube: \u003c\/strong\u003e113\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Retracted: 557mm\/ Fully Extended: 650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_in_the_box.jpg?v=1757390402\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)  High Quality Aluminum Case with Key\u003cbr\u003e2)  FOT106\/ FOT86 with Patent Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Focuser\u003cbr\u003e3)  1.25’’\/ 2’’ Twist Lock Adapter\u003cbr\u003e4)  Crank Handle with 1pc 1\/4\"-20 Hexagon Screw\u003cbr\u003e5)  Tube Rings with 4pcs Dovetail Screws\u003cbr\u003e6)  Star Finder Shoe\u003cbr\u003e7)  Field Flattener (M42) with Exchangeable M48 Adapter\u003cbr\u003e8)  7’’ Vixen Type Mount Dovetail\u003cbr\u003e9)  Quality Certification Card with Serial Number\u003cbr\u003e10) Cleaning Cloth\u003cbr\u003e11) Dust Caps (for Objective Lens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction FOT106 Manual \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Founder Optics FOT86 Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/Founder_Optics_Manual-FOT86.pdf?v=1757393947\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founder Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43572540473413,"sku":"FOT106","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/FOT86_2.png?v=1757644955"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/collections\/Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1762818914","url":"https:\/\/bintel.com.au\/zh\/collections\/founder-optics.oembed","provider":"The Binocular and Telescope Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}