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Tele Vue 2" 2x Powermate with 1.25" Adapter # PMT-2200
| Brand | TeleVue |
| Part Number | PMT-2200 |
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Manufacturer Description
Concept:
"While Barlows are powerful tools, the negative element defining them also limits their ability. The simple negative element Barlow increases eyepiece eye-relief. With short focal length eyepieces the effect is negligible. However, on long focal length eyepieces the exit pupil position moves well beyond the designer's intended position, resulting in vignetting with many eyepieces. This is why "Shorty" Barlows in particular, with their strong negative element often vignette and degrade long focus eyepieces. My 4-element form picks up where the Barlow concept can go no further. Powermate is a technically universal solution, using a positive field lens to redirect field rays. The result is an exit pupil that stays where the eyepiece designer intended. With freedom from aberrations, greater magnification potential, and compact size, I hope you'll agree Powermate raises the standard for image amplification." - Al Nagler
Pump up the power with Tele Vue Powermates. Powermates are ideally compatible with all eyepiece types, are optically "invisible" in the image, and are the best choice for photography when you want a larger image scale. They truly go where no Barlow has gone before.
Of course, Tele Vue touches such as full multi-coating, captive lock screw with brass clamp ring, complete baffling, and 100% quality control at f/4 ensure your satisfaction.
Tele Vue 2" Powermate in 2x Magnification
You can use this 2x Powermate to gain higher powers with typically long focal length 2" eyepieces. This Powermate requires far less refocussing compared to 2" Barlows when used in star diagonals. Weight = 1.20 lbs.
In addition to full multi-coating, Powermates include other Tele Vue special touches such as safety undercuts where practical on the chrome barrel, captive lock screws that can't fall out, and filter threads. Their 100% QC program at f/4 insures that Powermates will add dramatic power (and NOTHING ELSE) to your favorite eyepieces.
Astro Imaging
Powermates are the easiest method of increasing focal length for CCD and film photography. Each has been designed to accept optional adapters with T-ring threads. It's an attractive, high performance alternative to eyepiece projection.
Reviews
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May 7, 2018
TeleVue 2x Powermate
Pros: Cons: Comments:Does exactly what it is supposed to. Can use both 2 in. and 1-1/4 in. eyepieces with convenient 1-1/4 in. adapter. Top section unscrews to allow attachment of T-ring (sold separately) for camera use. As usual Agena promptly sent the product. Can be stacked with the TeleVue 4x Powermate though some vignetting in corners.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Feb 26, 2017Very sturdy
Pros: Cons: Comments:Bought the TV 2x Powermate to make my 2" EP's more versatile. It's massive, but does the job beautifully. No noticeable image degradation. Very good.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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- Review by Opticaljunkie of Melbourne.
Feb 4, 2016No loss of quality
Pros:Compact,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Accurate,Lightweight,Quality Lenses
Cons: Comments:WOW, what a converter. I loose absolutely NO quality with any of my eyepieces and no aberrations are added in the resulting view..brilliant design
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Expensive, but very good indeedThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Oct 26, 2009Better than a barlow
Pros:Quality of image and field of view, and combo eyepiece adapter.
Cons:Expense,weight.
Comments:This was a major investment. It was selling for $290. But the combo ability to use both my 1-1/4" eyepieces and my 2" eyepieces with this 2X Powermate was just too much to resist. Do not think of a Powermate as a barlow. Barlows tend to narrow the field of view and create hazy images. Let me put it this way. If you have three eyepieces you now have six eyepieces. The image and the field of view will be identical to the quality of image and field of view you have with whatever eyepiece you have attached. It is just that now your eyepiece is twice as powerful! However the one drawback is the weight. It weighs about a pound. But I use it with my Dobsonian 10" with no problem. I can even view objects along the horizon without weight becoming a factor. Believe me you will not be disappointed in making this investment. But hunt around.
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