{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-ufc-s70-base-connector-optical-height-2-mm","title":"Baader Planetarium UFC S70 Base Connector – Optical height: 2 mm","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnects multiple Baader UFC filter bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdds only 2 mm of optical height to the imaging train\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides a camera-side S70 dovetail connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnables complex, multi-filter configurations\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eUFC S70 Base Connector – Optical height: 2 mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eThe Baader UFC S70 Base Connector is a specialized adapter designed to rigidly couple multiple UFC (Universal Filter Changer) bases together, adding a minimal optical height of just 2 mm. This component is essential for building custom, stacked filter configurations without significantly impacting back focus, providing a secure camera-side S70 dovetail connection that consumes only 2 mm of your available optical path.\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\u003eStacking UFC Bases: A 2mm Connector for Custom Filter Setups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eThe primary function of the UFC S70 Base Connector is to enable the stacking of multiple UFC bases, allowing you to create extended filter holders for specialized imaging projects. By connecting two or more bases in series, you can house multiple filter sliders simultaneously, creating combinations of narrowband, LRGB, or photometric filters that would otherwise require a large, heavy filter wheel. This connector adds only 2 mm to the total optical length, making it a critical component for maintaining focus in imaging trains with limited back focus.\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 main purpose of the UFC S70 Base Connector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe main purpose of the \u003cstrong\u003eUFC S70 Base Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e is to physically join two or more Baader UFC filter bases together. This allows you to stack filter sliders, creating a custom, multi-filter setup tailored to your specific imaging needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 2 mm optical height of the UFC S70 Base Connector affect my imaging train?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2 mm optical height\u003c\/strong\u003e is the amount of back focus this connector consumes. Its minimal profile is a significant advantage, as it allows you to stack UFC bases without drastically altering your imaging train's length. This is crucial when working with systems that have very little back focus to spare, such as those using reducers or correctors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the UFC S70 Base Connector on the telescope side of the UFC base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eNo, this connector is specifically designed for the \u003cstrong\u003ecamera side\u003c\/strong\u003e of the UFC base. It provides an S70 dovetail output to connect to the next UFC base in the stack, which then requires its own camera-side adapter to connect to your camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I stack UFC bases with the S70 Connector instead of using a filter wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eStacking UFC bases offers a modular alternative to a traditional filter wheel. It can be advantageous for imagers who need to combine filter types that don't fit in a single wheel, or for creating very specific, rigid setups for remote observatories. While a filter wheel is faster for automated LRGB sequences, a stacked UFC setup provides greater flexibility in filter size and type combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the UFC S70 Base Connector compatible with other filter systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eNo, this is a proprietary component designed exclusively for the \u003cstrong\u003eBaader Planetarium UFC (Universal Filter Changer) system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It utilizes the S70 dovetail standard specific to UFC components and will not connect to hardware from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat problem does stacking UFC bases with this connector solve for an astrophotographer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThis connector solves the problem of needing more filter capacity than a single UFC base provides. For example, an imager might stack two bases to keep both a full LRGB filter set and a trio of narrowband filters (H-alpha, OIII, SII) ready in the optical path without having to manually swap sliders in the dark.\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\u003eOptical Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e2 mm\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        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913146691869,"sku":"BAA-2459124","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-UFC-S70-Base-Connector-Optical-height-2-mm-1_690c1f3c-624a-4d33-b2eb-a57f914143b5.jpg?v=1789086758","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-ufc-s70-base-connector-optical-height-2-mm","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}