The Takahashi E-160ED, with its renowned hyperbolic primary mirror, delivers exceptional optical performance. However, user experience has often been hindered by the stock focuser's limitations—notably its rough operation, instability, susceptibility to tilt, and the challenging process of collimation due to the lack of integrated alignment adjustment.
Our studio addresses these flaws directly with a purpose-engineered upgrade focuser, designed to unlock the full imaging potential of your E-160ED.
Core Innovations & Features:
Unmatched Stability & Precision: At the heart of our design is a patented 8-point bearing + rack system. Eight individually adjustable bearings are evenly distributed, ensuring force is applied uniformly from all directions. This achieves true high-load, zero-backlash rigidity, eliminating image shift and maintaining perfect alignment under heavy camera payloads.
Superior Mechanics: The rack is dedicated solely to smooth translation, completely decoupled from the load-bearing function. This separation guarantees consistently smooth focuser drawtube movement, regardless of the equipment weight attached.
3" Ultra-Low Profile Body: Provides ample clearance and integrates seamlessly with the telescope's optical train.
World's First Integrated CAA for E-160ED Photography: Specifically designed for the astrophotographer, our focuser incorporates a built-in Curvature Adaptive Adjustment (CAA) mechanism. This pioneering feature allows for high-precision, high-load-capacity fine-tuning of the camera angle, ensuring optimal field flatness across the entire sensor—a critical advantage for deep-sky imaging.
Electro-Focuser Ready: The design facilitates easy installation of major-brand electronic focusers, enabling precise remote and automated focus control.
Robust Specifications:
Travel: 25mm
Clear Aperture: 80mm maximum
Weight: 1100g (focuser body only)
Transform Your Imaging Workflow:
This upgrade focuser transforms a key point of frustration into a pillar of reliability. It delivers the rock-solid stability, micrometer-smooth control, and precise collimation capability that serious astrophotography demands. Experience consistent, tilt-free performance and streamline your collimation process, allowing you to concentrate solely on capturing the universe's finest details.
