{"product_id":"idas-ad42-ds-drop-in-filter-adapter","title":"IDAS AD42-DS Drop-in Filter Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in adapter for IDAS DS filters, M42 female to M42 female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange-to-flange length 19.85mm (19.5mm with a filter in place)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCamera rotation through a removable tapered ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all IDAS DS series drop-in filters\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\u003eIDAS AD42-DS Drop-in Filter Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IDAS AD42-DS is a drop-in mount adapter for IDAS DS filters, with M42 female threads on both sides. Its flange-to-flange length is 19.85mm, which becomes 19.5mm when a filter is used. The camera side uses a tapered ring that lets you set the camera's orientation.\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\u003eA 19.5mm Drop-in Filter Solution for M42 Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter has M42 female threads on the telescope side and on the camera side. Its flange-to-flange length is 19.85mm, and it becomes 19.5mm when a DS filter is used.\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\u003eCamera Rotation with a Tapered Ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera rotation works through the tapered ring on the rear side. After threading the main adapter body onto your telescope-side equipment, a separate tapered ring is threaded onto your M42-mount camera. You can then insert the camera and ring into the adapter, orient it, and lock it securely in place by tightening three small set screws.\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\u003eDesigned for the IDAS DS Drop-in Filter System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter has an inlet for a DS filter. It is made for IDAS DS filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e GNB DS, HEUIB-II DS, NGS1 DS, NB1 DS, ODW\/Clear DS, and DTD DS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eHow much back focus does the IDAS AD42-DS adapter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter's flange-to-flange mechanical length is \u003cstrong\u003e19.85mm\u003c\/strong\u003e when empty. It becomes 19.5mm when a DS filter is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I rotate my camera with the IDAS AD42-DS adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera rotation is achieved using a two-part locking mechanism. First, un-tighten the three set screws on the adapter body and remove the inner tapered ring. Thread this ring onto your camera. Then, insert the camera with the ring back into the adapter body, rotate it to your desired orientation, and tighten the three screws to lock it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich filters are compatible with the IDAS AD42-DS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed exclusively for the IDAS DS drop-in filter series. Compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGNB DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEUIB-II DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNGS1 DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNB1 DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eODW\/Clear DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDTD DS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eOnce the IDAS AD42-DS is installed, how do I insert a filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IDAS AD42-DS has a dedicated slot, or \"inlet,\" on the side of the adapter body. Slide the IDAS DS filter into this inlet.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDAS (ICAS Enterprises, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 female to M42 female, with camera rotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange-to-flange length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.85mm (19.5mm with a filter installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDAS DS drop-in filters (GNB DS, HEUIB-II DS, NGS1 DS, NB1 DS, ODW\/Clear DS, DTD DS)\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\"\u003eIDAS AD42-DS Drop-in Filter Adapter\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 style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-ad42-ds-drop-in-adapter-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIDAS AD42-DS Drop-in Adapter Manual (for DS filters)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-filter-cleaning-procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIDAS Filter Cleaning Procedure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us for warranty details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IDAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68030165188893,"sku":"IDA-AD42-DS","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-ad42-ds-drop-in-filter-adapter-1.png?v=1794332106","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/idas-ad42-ds-drop-in-filter-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}