383L+ Adapter 54 to T2 + EFW2 + OAG Focus

[cbweb]

Hi,

I've an OAG that won't connect to EFW2 and ATIK383L  together.

The OAG can connect to ATIK 383 and to EFW2 individually, but without that adapter I can't use them together.

Plus I am concerned any adapter I get may solve the above problem, but introduce another focus problem whereby neither the OAG nor Atik 383L will be able to share the same focus?

I believe I need an Adapter 54 to T2 that won't cost an arm and a leg. Or perhaps only dedicated EFW2 specific OAG's work with it?

Can anyone verify this is so or point me in the direction of any other solution that may work?

thanks

Colm

[cbweb]

Hi,

I'd like to add the following to correct previous post:

The EFW2 has a T thread adaptor fitted to the camera side of the filterwheel and an M54 threaded opening on the telescope side. I do have  a M54 to 2” adaptor with the wheel.

I've ordered a T2 LENS MOUNT ADAPTER. M42 SCREW FITTING  for the camera side.

I believe a better solution would be a T-adapter consisting of an inner ring with T-mount thread and an external ring with corresponding lens/camera mount.

Hope the solution above works.

Colm

[NickK]

Hmm one option is to get in contact with First Light Optics - they have an engineer that can produce custom parts.

I had to get an M84 P1.0 to M68 P0.75 adaptor made to connect my Pentax 105 SDP for my borg helical focuser. I think the total cost was about £20! It's good quality and anodised black.

[cbweb]

Thanks for the FLO custom adapter tip good to know about that service. 

M42 to T2 is standard and should sort it hopefully without spacer/focal prob.