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PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm Photographic Adapter

PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm Photographic Adapter

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLL-PL3304826
$24.00 - $24.00
$24.00
$24.00 - $24.00
$24.00
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  • Adapts M48x0.75 Threads to 2" (50.8mm) Barrels
  • 44mm Clear Aperture Prevents Vignetting
  • Internal M48 Threads for 2" Filters
  • Durable Black Anodized Metal Construction
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  • PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm Photographic Adapter

    The PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm Photographic Adapter is a fundamental component for connecting any camera or accessory with an M48x0.75 female thread to a standard 50.8mm (2-inch) focuser or visual back. Its design incorporates a full 44mm clear aperture to illuminate large sensors without vignetting and includes an internal M48 thread to accept any standard 2-inch filter.

    Connect M48 Cameras to Any 50.8mm (2") Focuser

    This adapter provides a secure, direct connection for your entire M48-based imaging train. Whether you are using a cooled astronomy camera with a native M48 female thread or a DSLR/mirrorless camera equipped with an M48 T-ring, this adapter allows you to insert your camera into any 2-inch focuser just like an eyepiece. The solid metal construction and black anodized finish ensure a rigid, non-reflective light path.

    A 44mm Clear Aperture with Integrated 48mm Filter Threads

    A key feature of this adapter is its 44mm free aperture, which is critical for preventing the clipping of the light cone when using cameras with large, full-frame sensors. Unlike adapters with smaller internal diameters, this design ensures your sensor is fully illuminated. The front of the adapter is also threaded for standard 48mm (2-inch) filters, allowing you to add light pollution, narrowband, or color filters to your imaging setup without needing a separate filter cell.

  • What is the PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm adapter used for?

    This adapter's primary function is to connect a camera or accessory that has a female M48x0.75 thread to a telescope's 50.8mm (2-inch) focuser. This allows you to use M48-threaded imaging equipment, such as cooled astro cameras or DSLRs with M48 rings, with any standard 2-inch visual back.

    How do I use the M48-50.8mm adapter with my DSLR camera?

    To use this adapter with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you first need to remove the camera lens. Then, attach an M48 T-ring specific to your camera's bayonet mount. Once the T-ring is on your camera, you can screw this PrimaLuceLab adapter directly onto it, creating a secure 2-inch barrel for insertion into your telescope's focuser.

    Will the PrimaLuceLab M48-50.8mm adapter cause vignetting with my full-frame camera?

    No, this adapter is specifically designed to prevent vignetting with large sensors. It features a 44mm clear aperture, which is large enough to pass the full light cone from the telescope to a full-frame sensor without clipping the edges of the field of view.

    Can I use 2" filters with this PrimaLuceLab adapter?

    Yes. The telescope-facing side of the adapter has a standard M48 female thread. This allows you to screw in any standard 50.8mm (2-inch) astronomy filter, such as a light pollution filter, UHC filter, or narrowband filter, directly into the adapter.

    I have a cooled astronomy camera with an M48 thread. Will this adapter work?

    Absolutely. If your cooled camera has a female M48x0.75 thread on its front plate, this adapter will screw directly into it. This provides a simple and secure way to mount your camera into any 2-inch focuser for imaging.

    Can I attach a filter wheel to my telescope using this M48 adapter?

    Yes, this adapter can be used to connect other accessories with M48 threads, such as filter wheels or off-axis guiders, to your focuser. Simply thread the adapter onto the M48 port of your accessory to create a 2-inch nosepiece for your imaging train.

  • Telescope Side Connection 50.8mm (2") Barrel
    Camera/Accessory Connection M48x0.75 Female Thread
    Filter Thread M48 (for 2" filters)
    Clear Aperture 44mm
    Construction Black Anodized Metal
    EAN Code 8059020773854

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  • PrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty