Baader ClickLock Eyepiece Clamps - from T-2 to 4.1"

The 2-Inch ClickLock Mechanism: A Gentle Twist for Perfect Centering

The core of the ClickLock system is its innovative cam-lever mechanism. A light twist of the rubberized outer ring activates a three-point clamp that grips the eyepiece barrel evenly around its circumference. This concentric pressure distribution guarantees your accessory is perfectly centered and held rigidly, eliminating the possibility of tilt or wobble, even with heavy diagonals, cameras, or ultra-widefield eyepieces.

• Non-Marring Grip: Unlike the focused pressure of a thumbscrew that can scratch and dent your eyepiece barrels, the ClickLock's distributed force holds accessories securely without causing cosmetic damage.
• Tactile Lock Confirmation: The mechanism provides clear acoustic and tactile feedback when locked, so you can be confident your equipment is secure, even when operating in complete darkness or with gloves on.
• Heavy Payload Security: The robust internal components are designed to hold significant weight. You can trust the ClickLock to support a full imaging train or a heavy 2" eyepiece and Barlow combination without slipping.

Universal Compatibility: Models for T-2, SCT, and Focusers up to 4.1"

Baader offers an extensive range of ClickLock clamps to integrate with virtually any amateur telescope setup. Whether you are upgrading a standard SCT, a high-end refractor, or a custom-built Newtonian, there is a ClickLock model designed for a direct fit. This allows you to standardize your eyepiece holders across different instruments for a consistent, reliable user experience.

The system includes direct-thread adapters for focusers from Astro-Physics, Takahashi, Feather Touch (2.5", 3.0", and 3.5"), Vixen, Zeiss, and Explore Scientific. Specific models are available for the common 2" and 3.3" SCT threads found on Celestron and Meade telescopes, as well as M56 and S57 ring-dovetails for Sky-Watcher and Celestron Newtonians, and the universal M42x0.75 T-2 thread for custom imaging trains.

ClickLock vs. Thumbscrews: Eliminating Tilt with 2-Inch Accessories

A standard thumbscrew holder is the weakest link in most optical trains. By applying pressure from a single point, it inherently pushes the eyepiece or camera barrel off-axis, introducing tilt. This misalignment degrades optical corrections, harms edge-of-field sharpness, and can make precise collimation impossible. For imaging, this tilt is a primary cause of elongated stars in the corners of the frame.

The Baader ClickLock system solves this problem completely. Its concentric clamping action ensures the accessory's barrel is held perfectly parallel to the focuser drawtube. This maintains the integrity of your telescope's optical axis from the objective all the way to the sensor or your eye, preserving the full sharpness and contrast your telescope is designed to deliver.