Description

Camera Adapters

How do you attach your camera?

Over the years, Optec has developed dozens of adapters and custom fittings for various cameras and mounts. While most astronomical cameras have a female T-thread mount, many of the larger chip cameras are now being offered with even larger mechanical interfaces, such as the relatively new 3-inch 24tpi female mount available on Apogee, SBIG, and a modified version on the FLI cameras. However, there are a variety of other mounts such as the STL 4-bolt mount.

We classify our camera mounts by the size and shape of the "telescope" side mechanical interface for a typical configuration. These mounts correspond to many of our astronomy products. For example:

• OPTEC-2300 Camera Adapters for use with the Pyxis rotator, IFW Universal Mounting Ring, and Perseus 4-port parfocalizing rings.
• The OPTEC-2300 circular dovetail mount is used for the TCF-S focuser and IFW filter wheel to allow easy connections from most any camera. If your scope or accessory is not listed, do not hesitate to call.
• OPTEC-2380 Mounting Rings are threaded mounts for use with the IFW and MAXfilter systems. 
• The OPTEC-2380 circular dovetail mount is used for the IFW Intelligent Filter Wheel and Perseus 4-port selector parfocalizing rings to attach most cameras and accessories.
• OPTEC-3000 Dovetail Mounts for use with the 3-inch TCF-S3, Pyxis 3", and IFW-3.

OPTEC-2380 Camera Adapters - Threaded Mounting Rings

Mounting Ring Adapters for the IFW and MAXfilter 2"

Optec 2.380" Threaded Mounting Ring

#17461 - IFW to OPTEC-2400 Mount

OPTEC-2400 Dovetail Mount
The #17461 2-inch mount screws directly onto any 2-inch threaded mount male thread and presents the OPTEC-2400 dovetail for attachment of any device with an OPTEC-2400 receiver.

Specifications

• Outside Diameter:  2.86" (72.6mm)
• Overall Height: 0.71" (18mm)
• Clear Aperture:  2.01"  (51mm)
• Weight: 1.76 oz (50 g)
• Back-focus Usage: 0.1" (2.54mm)
• Telescope Side Connection:  OPTEC-2380 Thread for IFW
• Camera Side Connection::  OPTEC-2400 male dovetail