{"product_id":"ioptron-3683","title":"iOptron Arca-Swiss quick release plate for PST","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects Coronado PST to Arca-Swiss compatible heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables rapid mounting and dismounting of the telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a secure, non-rotating connection to photo tripods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, all-metal construction for stability\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\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\u003eArca-Swiss quick release plate for PST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003eA Dedicated Fit for Your Coronado PST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick-release plate is engineered specifically for the Coronado Personal Solar Telescope (PST). Unlike universal plates, its design ensures a flush, secure fit against the PST's mounting block, eliminating the rotational instability that can occur with a single-screw connection. This creates a solid, integrated platform for your solar observations.\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\u003eUnlock Arca-Swiss Mounting for Your PST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy converting the PST's standard 1\/4\"-20 thread to the Arca-Swiss standard, this plate allows you to use your solar telescope with a wide range of high-quality photographic ball heads and tripod clamps. This system is the standard for professional photographers because it offers superior grip and instant, tool-free mounting and removal. For a grab-and-go solar setup, the Arca-Swiss plate makes setup and takedown faster and more secure than threading the telescope on and off a tripod bolt.\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 this Arca-Swiss plate for the PST?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of this plate is to adapt the Coronado PST's mounting foot to the Arca-Swiss quick-release system. This allows for a much faster, more stable, and more secure connection to compatible photographic tripods and heads compared to using the standard 1\/4\"-20 threaded hole directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich mounts are compatible with this PST Arca-Swiss plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is compatible with virtually any tripod head, fluid head, or mount saddle that uses an \u003cstrong\u003eArca-Swiss style clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a very common standard on photographic equipment but is different from the Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetails used on many dedicated astronomy mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this Arca-Swiss plate help when observing a solar transit with a Coronado PST on a photo tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor events like a solar transit of Mercury or Venus, you need a stable platform. The Arca-Swiss plate provides a rigid, wide-contact connection to a photo tripod head that prevents the PST from twisting or slipping, which is a common issue with single-bolt mounting. This ensures your view remains centered and stable throughout the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this plate stable enough for imaging solar prominences with a Coronado PST?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When clamped into a quality Arca-Swiss compatible head, this plate provides a very stable base essential for imaging. It minimizes vibrations and prevents rotation, helping you achieve sharper images of delicate solar features like prominences and surface granulation with your Coronado PST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Arca-Swiss plate to mount my PST on a Vixen-style saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This plate is designed exclusively for the Arca-Swiss mounting standard, which uses a narrower dovetail with a different angle than a Vixen-style saddle. To mount the PST on a Vixen-compatible astronomy mount, you would need a Vixen-style dovetail bar, not this plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy use this Arca-Swiss plate for the PST instead of the standard 1\/4\"-20 thread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 1\/4\"-20 thread works, it has two main drawbacks. First, it's slow to attach and detach. Second, it can easily loosen, allowing the telescope to rotate on the tripod. An Arca-Swiss plate solves both issues by providing an instant quick-release mechanism and a clamping system that locks the telescope in place securely.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917285585181,"sku":"IOP-3683","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Arca-Swiss-quick-release-plate-for-PST-1_e77887a0-6e77-4b28-ba85-02f34f67a4f4.jpg?v=1789141914","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/ioptron-3683","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}