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Hi I have the focuser below and am unclear what parts I need to connect to a Nikon DSLR. Please advise, thank you!
Baader Planetarium BDS-SC 2" Diamond Steeltrack Focuser for Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes with 30mm Focus Travel
Baader Planetarium BDS-SC 2" Diamond Steeltrack Focuser for Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes with 30mm Focus Travel
Question by: Dick Locke on May 9, 2022 12:33:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
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All Baader Wide-T-rings have an S52 dovetail in addition to the inserted T-2 ring. This allows the T-ring to be modified to an M48 female thread using the S52 / M48 adapter #2958552, or to use the S52 barrel #2958551 without the T-2 reduction. With the S52 / M68 adapter # 2458252, the Wide-T-Ring can be directly attached to an M68 male thread to securely fasten your camera to the widest possible aperture.
All Baader Wide T-rings can be directly adapted to an UFC (Universal Filter Changer) with the optional Baader UFC S52 dovetail camera-adapter (#2459119), in order to change different filter sizes directly in front of the camera sensor.
The illumination of the camera chips improved significantly, mainly because of the larger clear aperture.
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Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Baader Planetarium |
|---|---|
| SKU (#) | 2408333 |
| EAN Code | 4047825040787 |
| Net weight (kg) | 0.03 |
| Optical length (mm) | 8,4 |
| Camera Adaptable | Nikon F Bajonett |
| Inner Diameter / Clear Aperture (mm) | 41mm (T-2) / 40,9mm |
| Compatible Brands | Astro T-2, Baader Planetarium, Other |
| Type of Adapter | Camera Adapter |
