Adapters
Almost every imaging train problem in astrophotography — soft corners, elongated stars, a camera that will not come to focus — traces back to a few millimetres of the wrong adapter. David Astro carries adapters in Canada covering M42, M48, M54, M68, SCT and Nikon and Canon bayonet standards, along with barrel adapters in 1.25" and 2", all in stock and shipping from Canada.
Adapters are the one product category where buying blind is genuinely expensive. Our team calculates back-focus and thread compatibility for customers every day, so before you assemble a stack from guesswork, send us your components and we will specify the parts.
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Explore Scientific M48x1 Adapter for FFEDAPO
Connects M48x1 accessories to the FFEDAPO Field Flattener Provides a larger aperture than standard M42 T-threads Designed for Explore Scientific's...
View full detailsExplore Scientific Rack and Pinion Focuser 1" Extension Tube
Adds 1 inch of focuser back travel Designed for Explore Scientific 2-inch Rack & Pinion Focusers Compatible with Explore Scientific ED APO tel...
View full detailsExplore Scientific Rack and Pinion Focuser 2" Extension Tube
Adds Critical Outward Focuser Travel 2-inch Barrel Diameter Designed for Explore Scientific ED APO Telescopes Compatible with 2-inch Rack and Pini...
View full detailsExplore Scientific Rack and Pinion Focuser 2.5" Extension Tube
Adds 2 inches of extension Designed for Explore Scientific 2.5-inch Hexagonal Focusers Maintains rigidity of the optical train Enables focus with ...
View full detailsLumicon Thread-in Extension Tube w/ 2" Eyepiece Push Back - 2"
Lumicon 2 Inch Thread-in Extension Tube – 2 Inch Eyepiece Push Back threads into 2" telescope eyepieces for small focus extension. Provides an exte...
View full detailsLunt 1.25" Adapter for Blocking Filters
Adapts 2" focusers and diagonals to use 1.25" accessories Specifically designed for Lunt Solar Systems 2" Blocking Filters Features a non-marring ...
View full detailsLunt Adapter T2 to 2" Eyepiece Tube
Enables the use of 2" eyepieces on compatible Lunt solar telescopes Threads directly onto the T2 interface of Lunt blocking filters Internal brass...
View full detailsOptec DSI 3.5" Extension Tube Set - 5 Pieces
Rich Simons of Deep Sky Instruments and Optec have jointly developed a new, larger diameter standard spacer for large aperture telescopes. Like th...
View full detailsOptec DSI 3.5"x24tpi(M) to M72x1(M) Takahashi Adapter
Optec-DSI 3.5x24tpi male thread to M72x1mm (male) Takahashi thread. Outside Diameter: 3.82" (97.0mm) Overall Height: 0.74" (18.8mm) Clear Aperture...
View full detailsOptec OPTEC-4300 to DSI 3.5"(F) Adapter
The #19830 OPTEC-4300 to female Optec/DSI 3.5" threaded receiver allows any combination of our DSI 3.5-inch spacers to be easily installed on the c...
View full detailsPegasus Adapter M54 Male to M42 Female
Connects M42 (T-thread) accessories to M54 threaded components Adds only 2.0mm of backfocus to the optical train Features internal M48 (2-in...
View full detailsPegasus Adapter M54 Male to M42 Male
Connects M54 female and M42 female threaded accessories Adds only 2.0mm of back focus to the optical path M54 side features an internal M48 x 0.75...
View full detailsPegasus Adapter M54 Male to M48 Female
Connects M54 Male Threads to M48 Female Threads Adds Only 2.0mm of Backfocus to Your Imaging Train Standard 0.75mm Thread Pitch for Astro-Co...
View full detailsPegasus Adapter M54 Male to M48 Male
Connects M54 female threads to M48 female threads Adds only 2.0mm of back focus to your imaging train Standard 0.75mm thread pitch for wide compat...
View full detailsPegasus Adapter M54 Male to M54 Male
M54 Male to M54 Male Threading Internal M48 Female Thread for 2" Filters Adds a precise 2.0mm of optical path length CNC machined for rigidity and...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M42 Female Adapter
Converts M68x1 Male Threads to M42x0.75 Female T-Threads Standard 0.75mm Pitch for Universal T-Ring Compatibility Maintains a Secure, Non-Flexing ...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M42 Male Adapter
Connects M68x1 accessories to M42x0.75 T-threads Adds only 4mm of optical length to the imaging train Male-to-male thread configuration for direct...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M48 Female Adapter
Connects M48 (2-inch filter) accessories to M68 focusers M68x1 Male Thread M48x0.75 Female Thread Maintains a rigid, non-flexing connection Des...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M48 Male Adapter
Connects M68x1.0 accessories to M48x0.75 components M68 male thread with 1.0mm pitch and 4mm length M48 male thread with 0.75mm pitch and 4mm leng...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M54 Female Adapter
Connects M68 Male threads to M54 Female threads Maintains a rigid, flex-free connection Standard 0.75mm thread pitch on the M54 side Black anodize...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M54 Male Adapter
Connects M68x1.0 accessories to M54x0.75 components Male-to-male thread design for direct coupling 4mm thread length on both M68 and M54 sides Int...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M54 Male Adapter - 20mm
Connects Pegasus Falcon 2 Rotator to M54 accessories Adds exactly 20mm of backfocus to the imaging train M68x1 Male thread on one side M54x0.75 Ma...
View full detailsPegasus M68 Male to M68 Male Adapter
Adds 1.4 mm of back focus M68 x 1.0mm male threads on both sides 4 mm thread length for secure connection Internal M54 x 0.75mm female thr...
View full detailsPlayer One 1.25" Extender
Adds critical focus travel for guide cameras Standard 1.25" barrel diameter Male M28.5 x 0.6 filter threads Female M28.5 x 0.6 filter threads D...
View full detailsUnderstanding Thread Standards and Back-Focus
An adapter does two things at once: it changes the connection type, and it changes the distance between your corrector and your sensor. The second effect is the one that causes trouble, because most reducers and flatteners have a back-focus tolerance of about one millimetre.
- M42 (T-thread, 0.75 mm pitch): The long-standing standard for camera adapters. Its clear aperture will vignette sensors larger than APS-C, so full-frame imaging trains should avoid it.
- M48 (2" thread, 0.75 mm pitch): The practical choice for APS-C and full-frame sensors, with enough clear aperture to avoid mechanical vignetting.
- M54 and M68: Larger-diameter threads used by heavier astrographs and larger-format correctors where rigidity and aperture both matter.
- SCT 2"-24 TPI: The rear-cell thread on Schmidt-Cassegrains; requires a specific adapter to reach M42 or M48 for imaging.
- Bayonet adapters: Canon EF and Nikon F adapters place a DSLR or mirrorless body at the correct flange distance, typically 44 mm and 46.5 mm respectively.
- Fine-tuning spacers: 0.5 mm, 1 mm and 2 mm shims that let you land exactly on a corrector's specified spacing rather than near it.
Why Choose David Astro for Adapters
An adapter is a cheap part that determines whether an expensive telescope performs. We treat it that way.
- Free back-focus calculation: Give us your camera, filter thickness, reducer and telescope and we will return a component list with the total spacing worked out.
- Filter thickness accounted for: Glass in the light path shifts focus by roughly one third of its thickness, and we include that in the calculation rather than leaving you to discover it.
- Male and female threads identified: We specify the gender and standard on both ends, which is the detail most listings omit.
- Deep Canadian stock: Hundreds of adapters held domestically, so a missing 10 mm spacer does not cost you three weeks of clear sky.
- Authorized dealer: Genuine manufacturer parts with full warranty, shipped from Canada without duties for Canadian buyers.
Adapters in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I calculate my back-focus?
- Add your camera's sensor-to-flange distance, any filter wheel or off-axis guider, the filter's optical shift, and every spacer between the camera and the corrector. That total must match the corrector's specified figure, usually 55 mm for a standard reducer.
- Should I use M42 or M48?
- Use M48 for any sensor larger than APS-C. M42 has enough clear aperture for smaller sensors but will mechanically vignette a full-frame chip regardless of the optics ahead of it.
- Do filters change my spacing?
- Yes. A filter shifts the focal plane by about one third of its glass thickness. A 3 mm filter adds roughly 1 mm to the effective optical path, which is enough to matter at a 55 mm target.
- What if I order the wrong adapter?
- Contact us with your setup before ordering and we will confirm the parts. That is a faster path than exchanges, and it is a service we provide free.
Send us your imaging train
We will calculate the spacing and specify every adapter you need. Canadian stock, no guesswork.