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ZWO Sensor Tilt Plate - M54

ZWO Sensor Tilt Plate - M54

by ZWO
SKU ZWO-M54-Plate
$29.00 - $29.00
$29.00
$29.00 - $29.00
$29.00
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  • Corrects sensor tilt for ZWO ASI6200, 2600, and 2400 cameras
  • Connects compatible cameras and the M68 OAG to a 2" EFW
  • Adds a minimal 5mm of optical path length
  • M54x0.75 thread plus screw holes for the ZWO M68 OAG and 2" EFW
  • Enables precise collimation of the imaging train for sharp, round stars edge-to-edge
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  • ZWO M54 Sensor Tilt Plate for ASI6200, 2600, & 2400 Cameras

    The ZWO M54 Sensor Tilt Plate provides the critical mechanism for collimating your imaging train, adding only 5mm of back focus to connect large-sensor ZWO cameras like the ASI6200, ASI2600, and ASI2400 to a 2" EFW or M68 OAG. By enabling fine adjustments to the sensor's orthogonality, this plate eliminates elongated stars in the corners of your frame, a common issue with fast, large-format optical systems.

    5mm Plate for Precise Full-Frame Tilt Correction

    With large sensors, even the slightest misalignment between the sensor plane and the telescope's focal plane can cause significant star distortion away from the field center. This 5mm thick M54 tilt plate integrates a push-pull screw system that allows you to physically square the camera sensor to the incoming light cone. This adjustment is essential for achieving perfectly round stars across the entire large sensor of an ASI6200, 2600, or 2400 camera, especially when paired with fast refractors or astrographs.

    M54 Interface for ZWO ASI6200, 2600, 2400 & M68 OAG

    Designed with M54 threads, this adapter connects to the ZWO M68 OAG and 2" Electronic Filter Wheel (EFW), and mounts on an M48-thread telescope side with an M54-M48 adapter or on an M42-thread side with an M54-M42 adapter. This ensures your entire imaging train can be collimated as a single unit, maintaining alignment throughout an imaging session. ZWO packages this M54 tilt plate with its ASI full-frame cameras, so ASI6200 and ASI2400 owners already have one; this listing suits ASI2600 owners, replacements, or custom setups involving the M68 OAG.

  • What are the signs I need to adjust the ZWO M54 Tilt Plate?

    The primary sign of sensor tilt is having elongated or asymmetrical stars in one or more corners of your image, while the stars in the center of the frame are perfectly round and sharp. This indicates your sensor is not perfectly perpendicular to the telescope's light path, and adjusting the tilt plate can correct this.

    Is the ZWO M54 Tilt Plate included with the ASI2600MC Pro camera?

    ZWO lists this M54 tilt plate as packaged with its ASI full-frame cameras (ASI6200 and ASI2400), not with the ASI2600MC Pro. Purchase it separately if you own an ASI2600, need a replacement, or are building a custom imaging train with a component like the ZWO M68 OAG.

    How much back focus does the ZWO M54 Tilt Plate add?

    The ZWO M54 Tilt Plate has a body thickness of 5mm, meaning it will add exactly 5mm to your optical path length. This must be accounted for when calculating the total back focus for your flattener or reducer.

    Can I use the ZWO M54 Tilt Plate with my ASI294MM Pro camera?

    No, this M54 plate is specifically designed for ZWO's large-sensor cameras (ASI6200, 2600, 2400) which have a larger M54 thread on the camera body. Four Thirds cameras like the ASI294 series use a smaller M42 tilt plate, which is a different product.

    How do I connect my ASI6200 to a Takahashi FSQ-106ED using this plate?

    The ZWO M54 Tilt Plate connects the ASI6200 camera to a ZWO 2" EFW. From the filter wheel, you will use ZWO's standard M54 adapters to reach the precise back focus distance required by the FSQ-106ED's optical design. The tilt plate's 5mm thickness is part of that total distance calculation.

    Does this plate tilt the ZWO M68 OAG as well?

    No. When you place the ZWO M54 Tilt Plate between the M68 OAG and your filter wheel/camera, any adjustments you make tilt only the assembly behind it (filter wheel and camera). The OAG and its guide camera stay fixed relative to the telescope.

  • SKU ZWO-M54-PLATE
    Threads M54x0.75 female, plus M4 and M2.5 screw holes
    Thickness 5 mm
    Compatibility ZWO ASI6200, ASI2600, ASI2400 Pro/Cooled Cameras, ZWO M68 OAG
    Kind Tilt adjuster
    Motorized No

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