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Orion 7228 EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight

Orion 7228 EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight

Orion 7228 EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight
$ 39.99

Score By Feature

Based on 81 ratings
Brightness
9.53
Easy to use
8.78
Value for money
6.96

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Product Description

The simple, affordable, and powerful red dot sighting device will help you aim your telescope with ease.
The red LED dot shown on the viewer allows you to aim the main telescope quickly and easily because it's projected onto the non-magnifying window.
It is possible to set the brightness of the red dot to your liking
A thumbwheel allows for precise telescope alignment by allowing the red dot to be positioned horizontally and vertically
A bracket for mounting most Orion telescopes to the dovetail mounting base is included

Questions & Answers

The battery needs to be changed. How do I do that? Can you tell me where the battery is? There is no information available about this since it came with a telescope. ?

Located under the front (horizontal) fine adjustment knob, the battery is hidden in a small cover. Replacing the CR2032 coin battery inside can be done by sliding off the cover.

Do they plan on making this with automatic shutoff in the future? It is not uncommon for batteries to die. ?

In the past few months, it turned on only while you were seeking things to observe, not while you were observing them. Use it the right way and there won't be any problems.

In my understanding, the battery is located below the front adjustment knob in a small cover. If the cover is to be removed, in which direction are you supposed to slide it?

There are small notch in the back of the cover and I simply pry it off with a screwdriver

Selected User Reviews For Orion 7228 EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight

This finding scope has zero power, which makes it a fine piece of gear
5/5

It works really well on smaller scopes, as it is one of the most functional red dot finders for the money! I like it because of its versatility and functionality. If I say a scope is functional, I mean it is solidly constructed and does not flex as I try to adjust it and zero its dot with the view through the Aside from dimming and brightening within the range of its red dot, it is also very useful at both ends. As well as the telescope itself, it also comes with a dovetail mounting bracket designed to work with most dovetail bases. As an alternative, I use either a Telrad or a Rigel, which are both very robust and work exactly as they should, though I find that they're better suited to bigger scopes than smaller ones. The note follows Then it will work great on a larger scope such as a Dosonian or a Cassegrain (I use one on my 8-inch Celestron Cassegrain)! Providing it makes your starhopping experience as enjoyable as possible without causing undue.

Aylin Robertson
Aylin Robertson
| Aug 04, 2020
The product is extremely poor quality, and I would not recommend it
3/5

The laser is cheaply made and the battery cannot be removed because of the faulty construction. There is no good contact between the battery terminal and the battery, so I have to keep bending to tighten the Very poorly made product at the end of the day.

Abram Bonner
Abram Bonner
| Feb 20, 2021
No matter how low the setting is, the light is too bright
3/5

My company tried to sell me this, but I ended up returning it and getting a Telrad (which is great for anything smaller than 6" though I wouldn't recommend it). In spite of being able to adjust the dot brightness, it is still too bright at the lowest setting. As soon as I had the red dot in front of me, Polaris was dim and I couldn't see it. The look may fool you, but do not let that fool you. I find the unit to be a bit flimsy and made of completely plastic. In my case, I would recommend just throwing another $10 on top of the $32 plus tax and shipping By spending $20 on a better unit, you're getting a better product. I would have liked for an UPS label to be included, but Orion delivered the UPS label promptly and the return was very easy. I'm happy to see you succeed!.

Ibrahim Conrad
Ibrahim Conrad
| Oct 12, 2020
Helpful in a big way
5/5

In much the same way as a telrad, this also helps me zero in on objects I am interested in observing. While it takes some effort to get it centered with my telescope, it is worth it when searching for nebulas.

Ayla SANDERSON
Ayla SANDERSON
| Dec 23, 2020
I give it one star
3/5

The Orion Starblaster 4 is not compatible with this item. Size 5 in.

Leonardo Gray
Leonardo Gray
| Mar 11, 2021
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5/5

This was a replacement for an older model that had broken. This is a great tool for finding what you want to look at quickly and easily.

Parker Lawrence
Parker Lawrence
| Sep 10, 2020
We give the film four stars
4/5

The red version of this shirt is of much higher quality With my Celestron telescope, I have a dot finder.

Angela CARTWRIGHT
Angela CARTWRIGHT
| Apr 20, 2021
It eats a lot of batteries very quickly
3/5

You cannot guess which way you are heading, but knowing in advance is better than guessing.

Jabari Hess
Jabari Hess
| Dec 11, 2020

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