Say Goodbye to Focusing Frustration: iOptron iEAF Review and Setup

[@vidholf]

I got the iOptron iEAF just b/c it was on sale when I bought my 10" Newtonian. No prior experience with autofocusers, but really happy with this one. The manual buttons are a godsend, and I can't imagine running the Newt for AP without an autofocusers, given how sensitive it is to vibration.

[@Naztronomy]

I need to test this with my 6" newt. I feel your pain and the focuser was a big reason why I rarely use it. I'll test the iEAF with the newt at some point, should be much better.

[@roger6384]

Very informative and useful video, thanks for posting!

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to test and review 😊

[@KJRitch]

No adapter for SCT installation?

[@Naztronomy]

Not at the moment, you'll have to get the ZWO SCT kit for that.

[@matts488]

How much are you liking your 71f?

[@Naztronomy]

I'm loving it so far. Everything looks so crispy with it. I'm looking forward to the reducer that's coming out soon. If you haven't already watched, I did a first light review of the 71F here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH-7cqhqiaeFo6M Planning on doing another video once I get my hands on the reducer.

[@matts488]

I didn't know they were planning a reducer, that's good to hear! I'm about to order the 71 with a 533mc, I think it's a good budget option.

[@Naztronomy]

Yea they're planning to release it late September. Use my referral link if you can ☺️

[@matts488]

Will do! If my math is right the reducer will bring it close to 350mm?

[@Naztronomy]

367.5mm to be exact at f/5.18. Should be perfect with the 533mc.

[@vxcards]

Does this work with Astroberry? I imagine it would.

[@Naztronomy]

According to the documentation, the iEAF is ASCOM compatible which means it'll work with INDI and Astroberry. The ASCOM driver is on the iOptron website. I actually tried verifying before replying but my Raspberry Pi running Astroberry is dead so I couldn't physically confirm but I did double check the iOptron website and documentation. If you get to try it out, let me know how it works for you. Clear skies!