Porte-oculaires et accessoires
Focus is the difference between a sharp image and a nearly sharp one, and holding it across a Canadian night — where temperatures can drop fifteen degrees between dusk and dawn — is a mechanical problem, not a patience problem. David Astro carries focusers and focuser accessories in Canada, from Crayford and rack-and-pinion drawtubes to motor kits, rotators, compression rings and adapter flanges, in Canadian stock.
We fit focusers to telescopes routinely, including retrofits that require a specific flange or drawtube adapter. If you are replacing a stock focuser or adding motorization, tell us the telescope and we will confirm the fit.
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Starlight Instruments Adaptateur True 3.0" Collet Couplé TFPE
Anneau adaptateur de tube couplé TFPE doté d'un filetage mâle M120x1mm qui est livré en standard sur les porte-oculaires True 3.0 "" Feather Touch,...
Afficher tous les détailsStarlight Instruments True 3.0" Base Courbée avec Vis de Nivellement
Base incurvée avec vis de mise à niveau pour véritable porte-oculaire Feather Touch de 3,0" de diamètre Cette base se visse dans notre bague d'ada...
Afficher tous les détailsStarlight Instruments True 3.0" Base Platte avec Vis de Nivellement
Base plate avec vis de mise à niveau pour véritable porte-oculaire Feather Touch de 3,0" de diamètre Cette base se visse dans notre bague d'adapta...
Afficher tous les détailsStarlight Instruments Embout True 3.0" avec Anneau de Compression 2.0"
Il s'agit de notre embout standard pour tous les porte-oculaires Feather Touch de 7,6 cm, sauf indication contraire. Il dispose d'un anneau de comp...
Afficher tous les détailsStarlight Instruments Embout True 3.0" avec Anneau de Compression 3.0"
Ce capuchon d'extrémité a une ouverture de 7,6 cm pour les accessoires de 7,6 cm et peut avoir 3 vis à oreilles usinées. Il est usiné à partir d'a...
Afficher tous les détailsStarlight Instruments Contrôle sans Fil du Porte-Oculaire Électronique
La mise à niveau WiFi est une option sans fil qui vous permet d'utiliser votre Smart Phone ou votre IPAD pour contrôler la mise au point. Cette fon...
Afficher tous les détailsSVBONY SV161 Double Helical Micro Focuser - 1.25"
Precise 0.05mm adjustment accuracy for fine focusing 10mm of draw tube travel Non-rotating mechanism keeps camera orientation fixed Standard M42x0...
Afficher tous les détailsSVBONY SV181 Rack and Pinion Newtonian Reflector Focuser - 1.25"
65mm Focuser Travel 105mm Focuser Tube Length Accepts 1.25'' Eyepieces Fits 114mm-150mm Newtonian Reflectors Durable All-Metal Rack & Pinion D...
Afficher tous les détailsSVBONY SV210 M63 CAA 360° Rotator Camera Angle Adjuster
Adds 360° of camera rotation for precise image framing Designed specifically for the SVBONY SV550 80F6 telescope Adds 20.7mm of extension thicknes...
Afficher tous les détailsSVBONY Telescope Eyepiece Adapter with Coaxial Lock and PTFE Inner Ring - 1.25"
Adapts M42 threaded accessories to 1.25" focusers and holders Coaxial locking mechanism ensures a self-centering, secure grip PETF inner ring prev...
Afficher tous les détailsSVBONY Telescope Focuser Adapter M42x0.75 for Reflectors - 1.25"
Adapts M42x0.75 male threads to accept 1.25" eyepieces and accessories Provides 37mm to 47mm of adjustable focus distance Three locking thumbscrew...
Afficher tous les détailsTele Vue Focusmate Driver 10:1
Mechanism: 10:1 Planetary Ball Reduction Control: Dual-Speed Coarse and Fine Knobs Compatibility: Tele Vue Refractors with 2-inch Rack-and-Pinion ...
Afficher tous les détailsWanderer Astro MoonLite CRL 2.5" Focuser Extension Kit
Specifically designed for the MoonLite CRL 2.5" focuser and motor Increases the distance between the focuser body and motor box Resolves clearance...
Afficher tous les détailsWanderer Astro WandererRotator Lite V2 - M68
12mm Optical Thickness 550g Total Weight M68 Threaded Interface Precise Field Rotation for Framing Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Do...
Afficher tous les détailsWanderer Astro WandererRotator Mini V2 - M54
Exceptionally Thin Profile to Conserve Back Focus Extremely Lightweight to Reduce Focuser Strain M54 Female and Male Threads for Common Imaging Tr...
Afficher tous les détailsWanderer Astro WandererRotator Pro V2 - M92
16mm Ultra-Thin Profile Lightweight 800g Construction High-Resolution Motor Drive M92 Threaded Connections Quiet and Smooth Operation Descripti...
Afficher tous les détailsWilliam Optics Rotateur d'Angle de Caméra pour Porte-Oculaire 2.5" M63
Rotateur d'angle de caméra conçu pour le porte-oculaire William Optics 2,5" M63 Permet un réglage précis de l'angle de la caméra pour un ...
Afficher tous les détailsWilliam Optics M54 Camera Angle Rotator (CAA)
360° of precise framing rotation Standard M54 male and female threads Adds a minimal 30.2 mm to the optical path Securely locks orientation for lo...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO CAA Rotator
Motorized rotation with 0.02° step resolution Adds only 16.5 mm of backfocus 48 mm clear aperture for full-frame sensors ASCOM and ASIAIR compatib...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO Support EAF pour Celestron C11/C14
Pour les télescopes Celestron C11 et C14 SCT Pas besoin de focusers Feather Touch Fraisage CNC à partir d'un bloc d'aluminium de qualité aéronauti...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO Support EAF pour Celestron C8/C9.25
Pour les télescopes Celestron C8 et C9.25 SCT Pas besoin de focusers Feather Touch Fraisage CNC à partir d'un bloc d'aluminium de qualité aéronaut...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO EAF Bracket for Takahashi
Precision-machined for Takahashi focusers Includes both 4 mm and 5 mm flexible couplers Supports over 10 telescope models from Takahashi, Sky-Watc...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO Contrôleur EAF
Fournir une méthode simple pour la mise au point du télescope Poignée confortable Un incontournable pour les utilisateurs d'EAF ! Descript...
Afficher tous les détailsZWO EAF Pro Système de mise au point automatique électronique sans fil
Automatisez votre focus Batterie intégrée Boutons de réglage de la mise au point intégrés Connectivité Bluetooth Charge utile de 5 kg Micro-Précis...
Afficher tous les détailsFocuser Mechanics and What Matters Under Load
A focuser has to hold a camera train weighing several kilograms perfectly square to the optical axis while moving in increments of a few microns. Two things determine whether it does: the drive mechanism and the load rating.
- Crayford focusers: A friction roller on a flat surface, giving smooth, backlash-free travel. Excellent for visual and light imaging loads; can slip under heavy trains, particularly when pointed near zenith.
- Rack-and-pinion focusers: Toothed engagement that will not slip regardless of load, which is why most heavy imaging trains use them. Modern designs have effectively eliminated the old backlash complaints.
- Motorized and electronic focusers: Stepper-driven focus with position repeatability, enabling autofocus routines and temperature compensation across a session.
- Rotators: Precise framing and camera angle control without breaking the imaging train, and essential for optimizing off-axis guide star placement.
- Compression rings: Replace a single set screw that tilts and marks your barrel with even radial clamping — a small part with a visible effect on star shapes.
- Adapters and flanges: Telescope-specific mounting plates that let a third-party focuser replace a stock one.
Why Choose David Astro for Focusers and Accessories
Focuser upgrades are one of the most cost-effective improvements in astrophotography, and one of the easiest to order incorrectly.
- Retrofit fit checks: We identify the adapter flange your specific telescope needs, and confirm that the new focuser's travel and profile will still let you reach focus.
- Load rating advice: We weigh your intended imaging train against the focuser's rated capacity, including the tilt load that shows up when the tube is near zenith.
- Authorized dealer: Genuine parts with full manufacturer warranty, serviced in Canada.
- Canadian stock: In-stock focusers and accessories ship domestically without duties or brokerage charges.
- In-house repair: We service focuser mechanics and electronics directly, which matters for a component with moving parts that see heavy use.
Focusers in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Crayford or rack-and-pinion for imaging?
- Rack-and-pinion, once your imaging train exceeds roughly 2 kg. A Crayford's friction drive can slip under load at steep angles, and the slip is often mistaken for focus drift.
- Will a motorized focuser fit my existing focuser?
- Often yes, through a telescope-specific bracket that couples to the fine-focus shaft. Tell us the focuser model and we will confirm whether a bracket exists or a full replacement is needed.
- How much does focus shift with temperature?
- Enough to matter. A metal tube contracts measurably over a 15 degree drop, and at fast focal ratios the critical focus zone is only tens of microns. Temperature-compensated autofocus solves it.
- Do you carry focusers for older telescopes?
- We carry a wide range of adapter flanges covering many discontinued tubes. Send us the make and drawtube diameter and we will check.
Upgrading your focuser?
Tell us your telescope and imaging train weight and we will specify the right focuser and flange. Canadian stock, expert fitting advice.