{"product_id":"explore-scientific-m42-075","title":"Explore Scientific M42x0.75 Adapter for FFEDAPO","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects cameras to the Explore Scientific FFEDAPO Field Flattener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides standard male M42x0.75 T-threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired for attaching DSLR\/mirrorless T-Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal construction for secure connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eM42x0.75 Adapter for FFEDAPO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dedicated adapter provides the essential male M42x0.75 T-thread connection for attaching your imaging camera to the Explore Scientific FFEDAPO 2-inch Field Flattener. It is the specific component required to bridge the flattener's camera-side interface to any standard T-ring or camera nosepiece that uses T2 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Required M42x0.75 Connection for the FFEDAPO Flattener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific FFEDAPO Field Flattener is designed with a modular camera interface, requiring a separate adapter to establish a connection. This M42x0.75 adapter is the standard choice, creating the common T-thread (T2) needed for the vast majority of DSLR, mirrorless, and dedicated astronomy cameras. Simply thread it onto the flattener to securely mount your imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the M42x0.75 Adapter for FFEDAPO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter's sole purpose is to provide a standard \u003cstrong\u003emale M42x0.75 T-thread\u003c\/strong\u003e on the camera side of the Explore Scientific FFEDAPO 2-inch Field Flattener. This allows you to connect a DSLR with a T-ring or a dedicated astronomy camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this adapter required to use the Explore Scientific FFEDAPO flattener with a camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The FFEDAPO flattener does not have integrated camera-side threads. You must use this adapter, or another compatible adapter, to create a threaded connection point for your imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this M42x0.75 adapter work with any telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is not a universal adapter. It is specifically designed to thread into the Explore Scientific FFEDAPO 2-inch Field Flattener. It will not attach directly to a telescope focuser or other accessories not designed for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach my DSLR camera to my Explore Scientific ED APO refractor using this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo connect a DSLR to your Explore Scientific ED APO, your imaging train would be:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFFEDAPO 2-inch Field Flattener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis M42x0.75 Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe correct T-Ring for your camera brand (e.g., Canon, Nikon, Sony)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour DSLR camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat happens if I try to image with the FFEDAPO flattener but without this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout this adapter, you will have no physical way to securely attach your camera to the field flattener. The flattener's optics will be in place, but you will not be able to form an imaging train to capture a focused photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the M42x0.75 thread the same as a T2 thread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In astronomy, the terms \u003cstrong\u003eT2 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eM42x0.75 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e are used interchangeably. They both refer to the same metric thread standard with a 42mm diameter and a 0.75mm thread pitch. This adapter makes your flattener compatible with the entire T2 ecosystem of accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapter Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42x0.75 Male (T2-thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplore Scientific FFEDAPO 2-inch Field Flattener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eM42x0.75 Adapter for FFEDAPO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909429227805,"sku":"ES-M42-075","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/explore-scientific-m42-075","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}