{"product_id":"player-one-cs-c-5mm-adapter","title":"Player One CS-C 5mm Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds exactly 5mm of extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts a CS-mount interface to C-mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables C-mount lenses to focus on CS-mount cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 6061-T6 aluminum\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\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\u003ePlayer One CS-C 5mm Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player One CS-C 5mm Adapter is a 5mm extension tube that converts a CS-mount interface into a C-mount. The added 5mm provides the flange distance C-mount lenses need to reach focus on a CS-mount camera or adapter.\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 5mm Solution for C-Mount Lenses on CS-Mount Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-mount standard has a flange-to-sensor distance of 17.526mm, while the CS-mount standard is only 12.526mm. This adapter bridges that 5mm gap. By threading it onto a CS-mount, you create the correct spacing to attach C-mount lenses and bring them to a sharp focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed for one-way conversion: using C-mount lenses on CS-mount cameras. It is not intended for, and will not work for, attaching CS-mount lenses to C-mount cameras, as that would require moving the lens closer to the sensor, not farther away.\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\u003e6061-T6 Aluminum Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter is made from Aluminum 6061-T6, a strong and lightweight alloy, for a solid metal-to-metal connection between your camera and lens.\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 Player One CS-C 5mm Adapter used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player One CS-C 5mm Adapter is a simple extension tube that converts a \u003cstrong\u003eCS-mount\u003c\/strong\u003e interface into a \u003cstrong\u003eC-mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows you to attach and properly focus C-mount lenses on cameras that have the shorter CS-mount flange distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the CS-C 5mm Adapter to put a CS-mount lens on my C-mount camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This adapter only works in one direction: C-mount lens on a CS-mount camera. A CS-mount lens already needs to be 5mm closer to the sensor than a C-mount lens. Adding this 5mm extension would make it impossible to reach focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use a C-mount lens with my Player One camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst fit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/player-one-cs-m42-adapter\"\u003ePlayer One CS-M42 Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e to give the camera a CS-mount, then thread the CS-C 5mm Adapter onto it. Your C-mount lens then threads onto the CS-C adapter and sits at the correct C-mount distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the extension length of the Player One adapter exactly 5mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5mm length is the precise mechanical difference between the two standards. The C-mount flange distance is 17.526mm and the CS-mount is 12.526mm. The Player One CS-C adapter adds exactly 5mm of spacing to make up that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Player One CS-C adapter work with a security camera C-mount lens for meteor observation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If your camera has a CS-mount (directly or through an adapter) and you want to use a C-mount security or machine-vision lens for all-sky or meteor work, this 5mm adapter provides the spacing the lens needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of the 6061-T6 aluminum construction for the CS-C adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum 6061-T6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong, lightweight alloy widely used for astronomy adapters. It gives a solid metal connection between the lens and the camera.\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum 6061-T6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtension Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS-Mount to C-Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years\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\"\u003ePlayer One CS-C 5mm 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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/player-one-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlayer One 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Player One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67769366741277,"sku":"POA-CS-C-5","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/E4_BC_81_E4_B8_9A_E5_BE_AE_E4_BF_A1_E6_88_AA_E5_9B_BE_20251124151017-1.png?v=1791982922","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/player-one-cs-c-5mm-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}