Let me make clear that I have only owned one chronograph and it is the only one that I have experience using. I have had a Oehler Research Model 35 for about 10 years. It still works, it has never broken, and has given me good results for the entire time I have owned it. The base model, with 2 skyscreens, is $195. You can add the third skyscreen by simply purchasing it and plugging it in. You can also add a printer if you desire, which cost $145 and can be added after the fact with no problems. You can buy the whole system, with printer and three skyscreens, for $345 if it's in the budget. The advantage of the three skyscreen setup is that it actually measures the velocity twice and lets you know if you've gotten a bad or questionable reading. These systems are not as easy to set up as a Chrony because the skyscreens are spaced further and require 2 tripods to set up, as opposed to one for the Chrony. The upside is that the control unit is next to you on the bench so it is easier to read. If you happen to shoot the skyscreens you can replace any piece of them as opposed to buying a new chronograph with the Chrony system. I think the Chrony is cheesy, but I realize that it has brought a chronograph into use by many more shooters than would have otherwise obtained one, which is a good thing. Oehler makes the most advanced chronograph equipment available that I'm aware of, including the equipment used by the military, so I'm guessing they know what it's all about.