{"product_id":"qhyccd-tripod-adapter-020083","title":"QHYCCD Tripod Adapter for Cooled Cameras","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a Standard 1\/4\" Mounting Point to Cooled Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Secure Mounting of Camera and Lens Combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for Wide-Field Imaging with Star Trackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolves Balance Issues with Heavy Cameras and Short Lenses\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\u003eQHYCCD Tripod Adapter for Cooled Cameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHYCCD Tripod Adapter for Cooled Cameras solves a critical mounting challenge by adding a standard 1\/4\" threaded attachment point directly to your camera body, enabling you to mount a complete camera and lens assembly onto a tracker or tripod head.\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\u003eSecure Your Cooled Camera and Lens with a Standard 1\/4\" Thread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen pairing a cooled astrophotography camera with a standard camera lens for wide-field imaging, you create a system that lacks a native mounting point. This adapter bolts directly to the cooled camera housing, providing the universal 1\/4\" thread needed to connect to any standard photographic quick-release plate, ball head, or star tracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the essential link for creating a stable, balanced, and portable deep-sky imaging rig. Without it, attaching a camera and lens combination to a mount is often impossible, as neither component offers a suitable attachment point for the combined weight and shape.\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 QHYCCD Tripod Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the \u003cstrong\u003eQHYCCD Tripod Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is to provide a standard 1\/4\" threaded hole on a QHYCCD cooled camera body. This allows you to securely mount the camera, when used with a camera lens, to a photographic tripod, star tracker, or other mount accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich cameras is the QHYCCD Tripod Adapter designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is specifically designed to bolt onto the housings of \u003cstrong\u003eQHYCCD's cooled camera series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It addresses the fact that these camera bodies do not include a built-in tripod socket like a standard DSLR or mirrorless camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI want to use a 135mm lens with my QHY cooled camera on a star tracker. Is the QHYCCD Tripod Adapter the right tool for this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is the exact scenario the adapter is designed for. It provides the necessary \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" mounting point\u003c\/strong\u003e on the camera body, allowing you to attach your entire camera and 135mm lens assembly securely to the star tracker for stable, long-exposure wide-field imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the QHYCCD Tripod Adapter to image the Milky Way from a fixed tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. If you are using a very short, fast lens for untracked, wide-angle shots of the Milky Way, the \u003cstrong\u003eQHYCCD Tripod Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to mount your cooled camera setup onto a standard photographic tripod or ball head just as you would a regular camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy can't I just use my lens's tripod foot to mount the system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany camera lenses, especially shorter focal length primes, do not have their own tripod foot. For those that do, the balance point is calculated for a lightweight DSLR body. A heavier cooled camera shifts the center of gravity, and mounting by the lens can create an unstable and unbalanced system. The \u003cstrong\u003eQHYCCD Tripod Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts to the camera, providing a more central and secure connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mounting screw does the QHYCCD Tripod Adapter accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter features a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" threaded hole\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the universal standard for photographic tripods, quick-release plates, and most astronomical mounting accessories, ensuring broad compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/qhyccd-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQHYCCD Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942982906141,"sku":"QHY-020083","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/QHYCCD-Tripod-Adapter-for-Cooled-Cameras-1_2f7cd7b1-4c0c-473a-9349-42af34cd471d.jpg?v=1789614768","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/qhyccd-tripod-adapter-020083","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}