{"product_id":"svbony-sv182-6x30-straight-finder","title":"SVBONY SV182 6x30 Straight-Through Correct-Image Finder Scope with Bracket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639476045281788719.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 straight-through finder scope key visual\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV182 is a 6x30 optical finder scope with a straight-through view and correct-image optics, supplied with an X-Y spring bracket. Its 30 mm, two-element fully multi-coated objective and 120 mm focal length give 6x magnification, a 7.5° true field and a 5 mm exit pupil, with a brass crosshair reticle for centring targets. The image is upright and correctly oriented left to right, so what you see in the finder matches the sky chart and the view by eye. Net weight is 295 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639521431769323423.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope correct-image optics feature panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you want a magnifying finder to replace or supplement a red-dot finder on a refractor, Newtonian or Maksutov, and you prefer looking straight along the tube with an image that is the right way up. It suits visual observers who star-hop to faint targets and imagers who need to place a target near the centre of the field before plate solving or guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6x30 optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 mm objective, 120 mm focal length, 6x magnification and a 7.5° true field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect-image view:\u003c\/strong\u003e up-down and left-right orientation matches the naked-eye view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-through body:\u003c\/strong\u003e you sight directly along the finder, the same way you would point the telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass crosshair reticle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fine, non-illuminated crosshair for centring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFMC two-element objective:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully multi-coated, with blackened lens edges to control stray light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective-thread focusing:\u003c\/strong\u003e focus is set by turning the objective cell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mm eye relief and 5 mm exit pupil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639555746627571374.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope feature panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639586916829643566.jpg?v=1791669906\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope design detail panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639765351202766992.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope detail panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe objective is a two-element, single-group lens with full multi-coating. At 120 mm focal length and 6x, the 7.5° field is wide enough to recognise star patterns while still showing stars well below naked-eye limit, which makes the finder useful for stepping from a bright guide star to a faint target. An erecting system delivers the correct-image view, and the 5 mm exit pupil keeps the image bright at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639616559311089938.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope X-Y spring bracket close-up\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAligning a telescope or GoTo mount\u003c\/strong\u003e on bright stars before handing over to the main optics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar hopping\u003c\/strong\u003e to deep-sky objects with a correctly oriented view that matches a chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough framing\u003c\/strong\u003e for imaging before plate solving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaytime terrestrial spotting\u003c\/strong\u003e to align the finder with the main telescope on a distant object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639646537591704215.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope focusing and mounting detail\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-Y spring-type bracket; the two adjusting screws push the finder against a spring for alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bracket base fits a standard finder shoe on your telescope. If you are unsure whether your telescope's shoe matches, send us a photo and we will check it with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-angle alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY also makes the SV182 6x30 as a right-angle correct-image finder, which we carry as a separate listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639676079237647175.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope use on a telescope\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387322639705661497379771.jpg?v=1791669905\" alt=\"SVBONY SV182 6x30 finder scope specification panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-through view:\u003c\/strong\u003e near the zenith, a straight finder has you looking up along the tube; the right-angle SV182 is the option if you prefer a more comfortable head position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-illuminated reticle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brass crosshair is not lit, so against a dark sky it is seen as a silhouette on the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight 295 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e light enough for most telescopes, though it adds a little front-end weight to balance on smaller mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bracket slides into the finder shoe, and you align it in daylight by centring a distant object in the telescope and then turning the two X-Y screws until the crosshair sits on the same object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the image upside down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The SV182 is a correct-image finder, so the view is upright and not mirror-reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sky does it show?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 7.5° true field at 6x.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it focused?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy turning the objective on its thread until stars are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 6x30 straight-through finder with a correct-image view, a 7.5° field, a brass crosshair and an X-Y spring bracket, for aligning your telescope and star hopping with a view that matches the chart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722213163119,"sku":"W9141D","price":46.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/w9141d-1_20250806102759_4066_20260822135351_2530.webp?v=1791670049","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv182-6x30-straight-finder","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}