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SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter - CLA
The SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter (CLA) provides a dedicated mechanical connection between your Nikon F-mount lenses and an SBIG FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel. This adapter is specifically engineered for use with SBIG's STF-8300, STF-3200, and STF-1603 cameras, enabling you to use high-quality photographic lenses for wide-field astrophotography, all backed by a 1-year warranty.
Adapt Nikon F Lenses to STF-8300, STF-3200 & STF-1603 Cameras
This adapter unlocks the imaging potential of your extensive collection of Nikon F-mount lenses with your scientific-grade SBIG camera. By bridging the gap between photographic and astronomical hardware, you can capture vast celestial targets that are too large for the narrow field of view of a telescope.
Required for FW8-8300 & FW5-8300 Filter Wheel Setups
The SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter is not a universal adapter; its design is precisely matched to specific hardware configurations. It connects directly to the front plate of either the FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel, which in turn is mounted to a compatible STF series camera. Because the lens attaches in front of the filter wheel, you can keep using the filters in the wheel while imaging through a camera lens.
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What cameras are compatible with the SBIG STF CLA?
The SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter is specifically designed for the SBIG STF-8300, STF-3200, and STF-1603 cameras. It requires one of two specific filter wheels for connection.
Can I use the SBIG STF CLA without a filter wheel?
No. This adapter is engineered to mount directly to the front of an SBIG FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel. This version is made for the filter wheel front and does not attach directly to the camera body.
Which lenses work with this SBIG adapter?
This adapter is compatible with photographic lenses that use the Nikon F-mount. It provides a female Nikon F connection to accept the bayonet mount of the lens.
How would I use the SBIG STF CLA to image the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?
M31 is an ideal target for this setup. You would attach a Nikon F lens to the SBIG STF CLA, which is connected to your FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel and STF camera. A camera lens gives a much wider field than most telescopes, so a large target like M31 can fit in a single frame.
I have an SBIG STF-8300 camera. Is this adapter all I need to use my Nikon lenses?
No. In addition to the SBIG STF-8300 camera and your Nikon F-mount lens, you must also have either the SBIG FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel. The adapter connects the lens to the filter wheel, not directly to the camera.
What is the warranty period for the SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter?
This SBIG accessory is covered by Diffraction Limited's 1-year warranty.
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| Telescope-side connection |
Nikon F female |
| Camera-side connection |
front of FW8-8300 or FW5-8300 filter wheel |
| Warranty |
1 year |
| Adapter type |
Lens adapter |
| Side B |
FW8-8300 / FW5-8300 filter wheel front |
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SBIG STF Camera Lens Adapter - CLA (Nikon F)
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- Diffraction Limited 1-Year Warranty
