Optec Inc. NextGEN Camera Mounting Plates: Precision Adapters for Telecompressors
- Optimized for NextGEN Telecompressors: Designed to work seamlessly with the NextGEN series telecompressors, including the NGM 0.33X, NGW 0.5X, and NGUW 0.7X models.
- Precise Back-Focus Distance: Maintains a design back-focus distance of 2.49 inches (63.1mm), crucial for optimal image quality across different NextGEN models.
- Interchangeable Mounts: Camera mounts are interchangeable among various NextGEN telecompressor models, offering versatility and ease of use.
- Diverse Mechanical Interfaces: Includes a variety of mechanical interfaces such as T-thread, C-mount, or STL thread, attached to a 2.1" ID tube.
- Secure Dovetail Connection: Features the OPTEC-2100 male circular dovetail mount, securely held by three oval point setscrews for rotational adjustment and image composition.
- Back-Focus Requirements: Most camera interfaces require an additional 1/10th inch (2.5mm) of back-focus, with the total back-focus distance critical for performance.
- Customizable Tube Lengths: Tube length can be calculated based on camera back-focus distance and flange thickness, ensuring precise fitting for various camera models.
- Broad Camera Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of commercially available cameras, with specific stock numbers for different interfaces and back-focus distances.
- Professional Grade Adapter: Ideal for astrophotographers requiring precise adapter solutions for integrating cameras with NextGEN telecompressors.
- NOTE on T-thread Adapter Equivalence: The T-thread NextGEN camera adapter is equivalent to the longer back-focus Lepus series camera adapter (#19392-43), providing additional options for users.
