TeleVue Starbeam

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Brand and Model:TeleVue Starbeam
Price ($USD):$205
Type:Finder
Description:Zero power red dot finder with 90* flip mirror.

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TeleVue Starbeam
I used a starbeam for a long time and I have to say I am disappointed in the performance given the high price. You have put your hands in the light path to adjust the vertical axis. The push-pull adjustment makes it easy to lose a screw in the dark. My red dot flares if it is too bright, but then again I never use the brightest setting. If you need to take it off the scope, you have to unscrew it leaving you with a loose screw to reinsert into the mount or store somewhere you won't lose it.

Overall Rating: 4
Performance:8 Value:3
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
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TeleVue Starbeam
I use this every time that I observe. It is made pretty good, but could be made with more quality considering the cost. My center adjustment screw stripped out after using for a few months, and had to be repaired, but it now works very well and I think that it just looks nice!!!!

Overall Rating: 9
Performance:9 Value:9
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
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TeleVue Starbeam
Excellent build quality. Not the usual plastic red dot finder. The Starbeam's substantial feel and heft are reassuring. But it doesn't do any more than a rigel or telrad, and it could be argued that, lacking concentric aiming circles, it does considerably less. It costs five-seven times more than the cheapo plastic unit finders, but in terms of function it's simply not worth it. But there's a lot to be said for "fondle value", and the Starbeam certainly has that in abundance.

Overall Rating: 6
Performance:7 Value:5
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
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TeleVue Starbeam
I bought this finder because the Rigel QF I had was driving me nuts. I didn't want to spend that much on a red dot finder but heard goods things about it.
They are true! I would highly recommend this finder to anyone. Oh yea and the flip mirror really does work.

Overall Rating: 10
Performance:10 Value:10
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
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