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Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings
Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings
Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings
Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings
Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings

Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2459119
$52.00 - $52.00
$52.00
$52.00 - $52.00
$52.00
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  • Connects Baader Wide T-Rings to the UFC Filter Changer
  • Features the Baader S52 Dovetail Standard
  • Enables secure, non-threaded camera attachment
  • Maintains wide light path to minimize vignetting
  • Integral part of the modular Baader UFC system
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  • Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter - S52 for Wide T-Rings

    The Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter provides the essential link between your DSLR or mirrorless camera and the Baader Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system, utilizing the secure S52 dovetail standard. This component is specifically designed to attach to Baader's Protective or Wide T-Rings, ensuring a rigid connection that preserves the full, unobstructed light path required by modern full-frame sensors.

    The S52 Dovetail Connection: Secure Mounting for the UFC System

    This adapter serves as the camera-side foundation for the Baader UFC system. It features an S52 dovetail receiver that allows it to mate directly with the base of a Baader Protective or Wide T-Ring. This non-threaded connection ensures perfect alignment and rigidity, preventing any flexure or rotation in the imaging train, which is critical for long-exposure astrophotography.

    Wide T-Ring Compatibility: Maximizing Illumination for Full-Frame Sensors

    Standard T-rings often have a clear aperture that is too small for full-frame sensors, leading to significant vignetting (darkened corners) in the final image. This S52 adapter is engineered to work with Baader's "Wide" T-Ring series, which offers a larger internal diameter. By maintaining this wide-aperture light path, the adapter ensures that your camera's sensor is fully illuminated, preserving image brightness and quality across the entire frame.

  • What is the purpose of the Baader S52 UFC Camera Side Adapter?

    This adapter is a core component of the modular Baader Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system. Its function is to connect a camera, equipped with a Baader Wide or Protective T-Ring, to the rest of the UFC filter base. It creates a secure, wide-aperture link on the camera side of your filter setup.

    Which T-Rings are compatible with this S52 UFC adapter?

    This adapter is specifically designed to connect to Baader's Protective T-Rings and Wide T-Rings. It is not compatible with standard T-2 or M48 threaded T-rings. The S52 dovetail on the adapter mates with the corresponding receiver on the Baader-specific T-rings.

    Will this S52 adapter cause vignetting with my full-frame camera like a Canon EOS Ra?

    No, this adapter is designed to prevent vignetting on full-frame sensors. When used with a corresponding Baader Wide T-Ring for Canon RF, it maintains a large, clear aperture throughout the connection, ensuring the entire sensor of your EOS Ra is evenly illuminated.

    To image with my Nikon Z7 and the Baader UFC, is this the correct adapter?

    Yes, this is the correct adapter for the camera side of the UFC. You will need this S52 adapter in combination with the Baader Wide T-Ring for Nikon Z-mount. Together, these two parts will securely attach your Nikon Z7 to the UFC base while maximizing the light path to the full-frame sensor.

    How does the S52 dovetail on this UFC adapter work?

    The S52 is a shallow dovetail standard developed by Baader Planetarium. Unlike a thread, it provides a secure, compression-based fit that is tightened with set screws. This system offers several advantages:

    • No Rotation: Once locked, the camera cannot rotate, preserving your framing.
    • Rigid Connection: It creates a very strong, flex-free connection.
    • Repeatable Alignment: The connection is always centered and square to the optical axis.

    Is this S52 adapter the only part I need to connect my camera to the UFC?

    No. This is one of two essential parts for the camera-side connection. You will need:

    1. This Baader UFC Camera Side Adapter (S52).
    2. A Baader Wide or Protective T-Ring specific to your camera's lens mount (e.g., Canon EOS, Nikon Z, Sony E).

    This adapter connects to the T-ring, which in turn connects to your camera body.

  • Product Type Camera Adapter
    System Compatibility Baader Universal Filter Changer (UFC)
    Filter Changer Side Connection Mounting holes for UFC Base
    Camera Side Connection Baader S52 Dovetail Receiver
    Recommended T-Rings Baader Protective T-Rings, Baader Wide T-Rings
    Net weight (kg) 0.03
    Inner Diameter / Clear Aperture (mm) 47.5
    Outer Diameter 89
    Type of Adapter Reducing Adapter
    Optical length (mm) 2

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