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Player One M48 Camera Tilter Plate - Third-Party Filter Wheel Adapter
Player One M48 Camera Tilter Plate - Third-Party Filter Wheel Adapter

Player One M48 Camera Tilter Plate - Third-Party Filter Wheel Adapter

by Player One
SKU POA-TP90-M48
$39.00 - $39.00
$39.00
$39.00 - $39.00
$39.00
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  • Adapts Player One cooled cameras to popular third-party filter wheels
  • Features a standard M48x0.75 female thread for secure connection
  • Integrated tilt adjustment for precise sensor alignment
  • Corrects field curvature and ensures sharp stars edge-to-edge
  • Compatible with Player One Artemis and Poseidon series cameras
  • Verified to work with select ZWO and QHY filter wheels
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  • Player One M48 Camera Tilter Plate - Third-Party Filter Wheel Adapter

    The Player One M48 Camera Tilter Plate solves a critical compatibility challenge by allowing you to connect Player One cooled cameras to popular third-party filter wheels using a standard M48x0.75 female thread. This adapter provides the physical interface needed to integrate filter wheels from brands like ZWO and QHY with Player One's Artemis and Poseidon series cameras, opening up new equipment combinations for your imaging rig.

    Bridge Your System: Connecting Player One Cameras to ZWO & QHY Filter Wheels

    This adapter is engineered specifically to create a seamless mechanical link between different manufacturers' hardware. If you own a Player One Artemis or Poseidon series camera but prefer a ZWO or QHY filter wheel, this M48 tilter plate is the essential component that makes that integration possible, replacing the need for custom, non-standard solutions.

    • Player One Camera Compatibility: Designed for the Artemis and Poseidon camera series.
    • QHY Filter Wheel Compatibility: Works with the QHYCFW3 series (excluding the extra-large QHYCFW3-XL model).
    • ZWO Filter Wheel Compatibility: Verified for use with the ZWO EFW 7x36mm, 5x2", and 7x2" models.

    Eliminate Sensor Tilt: Achieving Sharp Stars with M48 Adjustment

    Beyond simple adaptation, this plate incorporates a crucial tilt adjustment mechanism. Even minor tilt in the imaging train can cause elongated stars in the corners of your frame, and this adapter gives you the fine control needed to collimate your camera's sensor perfectly flat to the focal plane. By making minute adjustments, you can compensate for any tilt originating from the camera, focuser, or filter wheel, ensuring your images are sharp across the entire field.

  • What is the primary function of the Player One M48 Tilter Plate?

    Its main purpose is to allow imagers to connect Player One Artemis and Poseidon series cooled cameras to popular third-party filter wheels from brands like ZWO and QHY. It also includes a tilt adjustment mechanism to ensure the camera sensor is perfectly parallel to the focal plane, resulting in sharper stars across the image.

    Will this Player One M48 adapter work with my ZWO EFW 8-position 1.25" filter wheel?

    The manufacturer's compatibility list specifically mentions the ZWO EFW 7x36mm, EFW 5x2", and EFW 7x2" models. While other models with the correct M48 threading might work, only the listed models are officially verified for compatibility.

    How do I know if I need to adjust the tilt on the Player One M48 plate?

    If you take an image of a dense star field and notice that the stars are perfectly round on one side or in one corner but appear stretched or out of focus in the opposite corner, you likely have sensor tilt. The adjustment screws on this plate allow you to correct this by slightly altering the sensor's angle until stars are sharp across the entire frame.

    I have a Player One Poseidon camera and a QHYCFW3S-SR filter wheel. Is the M48 Tilter Plate the right part?

    Yes, this is the correct adapter. The Player One M48 Tilter Plate is designed for the Poseidon series cameras and is compatible with the QHYCFW3 series of filter wheels, including the "SR" (Standard) model. It will provide the correct mechanical connection and allow for tilt correction.

    Does the Player One M48 Tilter Plate add significant back focus?

    Like any adapter, it will add some length to your optical train. While the exact thickness is not specified, tilter plates are generally designed to be as thin as possible to minimize back focus consumption. You will need to account for its thickness when calculating your total back focus distance from a reducer or flattener.

    Is this Player One M48 adapter compatible with non-cooled Player One cameras like the Mars-C II?

    No, this adapter is specifically designed for the larger cooled cameras in the Artemis and Poseidon series. It is not intended for use with the smaller planetary cameras, which typically use a different connection method and do not require this type of adapter for filter wheels.

  • Camera Connection Player One Artemis & Poseidon Series
    Filter Wheel Connection M48x0.75 Female Thread
    Compatible Filter Wheels QHYCFW3 Series (Except XL), ZWO EFW (7x36, 5x2, 7x2)

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