For astrophotography or imaging using eypiece projection photography.Focus mode switch on your camera must be on 'manual focusing' Be sure to lock up the mirror and use a cable release or remote to fire the shutter to minimize Overall vibrations. Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty. In this way the camera body is rigidly coupled to the telescope's optical system, which in effect becomes the camera's lens. The T-mount threads onto the universal threads of the T-Adapter on one side and has the bayonet-mount unique to the user's brand of 35mm camera on the other side. Orion 1.25-Inch Variable Universal Camera Adapter. Fits Nikon 35mm DSLR and SLR cameras via bayonet-style attachment.

Couples camera body to standard T-thread found on many astrophotography camera adapters. The Basic Camera Adapter permits a rigid coupling of the camera to any telescope with a 1.25' eyepiece holder. Attaches to camera body and provides a T-thread interface. The resulting effective focal ratio is then determined by the eyepiece used.įor digital or film SLR type cameras a T-Mount is additionally required, ordered separately for your camera brand. A 1.25' eyepiece is typically inserted into the body of the Basic Camera Adapter, typically in the 15mm to 32mm focal length range (extension tube may be needed for longer length eyepieces). The Basic Camera Adapter (1.25') accepts an eyepiece that will project an enlarged image to the camera or imager such as a Meade DSI.

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