{"product_id":"starizona-hyperstar-6-v3-camera-adapter","title":"Starizona HyperStar 6 v3 Camera Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects your camera to a Starizona HyperStar 6 v3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard adapters are set for 17.5mm camera backfocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple thread options available including M42, M48, and M54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated models for use with filter sliders and filter drawers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Adapter Top Only' options allow for economical thread changes\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\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\u003eStarizona HyperStar 6 v3 Camera Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starizona HyperStar 6 v3 Camera Adapter provides the critical mechanical link between your camera and the HyperStar 6 v3 imaging system, precisely machined to achieve the standard 17.5mm backfocus required by many popular astronomy cameras.\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\u003ePrecision Mounting for the HyperStar 6 v3 at 17.5mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is engineered exclusively for the HyperStar 6 v3, ensuring a secure, light-tight connection with no flexure. Standard versions are pre-set to achieve the correct 17.5mm backfocus distance, making it a simple, thread-on solution for a wide range of dedicated astronomy cameras with M42, M48, or M54 threads.\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\u003eDedicated Adapters for Filter Sliders and Drawers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor imagers using filter systems, Starizona offers specialized adapters designed to integrate seamlessly. These versions are machined to accommodate the specific backfocus requirements of accessories like the Starizona Modular Filter Slider or popular ZWO filter drawers.\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\u003e'Adapter Top Only': A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you upgrade your camera and only the attachment thread changes, you don't need to buy a whole new adapter. The 'Adapter Top Only' option is a replacement top for an existing standard HyperStar adapter, allowing you to switch between M42, M48, M54, or C-mount threads. This is an economical solution for imagers who use multiple cameras with the same backfocus but different mechanical interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Starizona HyperStar 6 v3 adapter do I need for my camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correct adapter depends on your camera's thread type and whether you are using a filter slider or drawer. For a direct connection, choose the standard adapter (M42, M48, or M54) that matches your camera. If you use a filter system, select the adapter specifically designed for that accessory to ensure correct backfocus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use a DSLR camera with the Starizona HyperStar 6 v3 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few limitations with DSLR cameras. Mirrored DSLR adapters will not work on a HyperStar C6, and DSLR adapters are not compatible with the Filter Slider. Additionally, full-frame cameras cannot be attached to a HyperStar C6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the 'Adapter Top Only' option for the HyperStar 6 v3 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Adapter Top Only' is a replacement part that allows you to change the camera connection thread on your existing standard HyperStar 6 v3 adapter. For example, if you buy a new camera that uses M54 threads but your current adapter is M42, you can just buy the M54 top instead of an entire new adapter, saving cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this adapter compatible with the HyperStar 6 v4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This adapter is designed specifically for the HyperStar 6 v3 only. HyperStar 6 v3 adapters are an exception to the general cross-compatibility between v3 and v4 HyperStar systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarizona HyperStar 6 v3 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Backfocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5mm (for standard, non-filter-slider adapters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard M42, Standard M48, Standard M54, Modular Filter Slider, ZWO M54 20mm Filter Drawer, ZWO M42 21mm Filter Drawer, Adapter Top Only (M42, M48, M54, C-Mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eStarizona HyperStar 6 v3 Camera Adapter (Selected Option)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Standard M42","offer_id":68044988350749,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-175M42","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard M48","offer_id":68044988383517,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-175M48","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard M54","offer_id":68044988416285,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-175M54","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Modular Filter Slider","offer_id":68044988449053,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-MFS","price":98.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZWO M54 20mm Filter Drawer","offer_id":68044988481821,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-20M54","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZWO M42 21mm Filter Drawer","offer_id":68044988514589,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-21M42","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adapter Top Only - M42","offer_id":68044988547357,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-M42T","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adapter Top Only - M48","offer_id":68044988580125,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-M48T","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adapter Top Only - M54","offer_id":68044988612893,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-M54T","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adapter Top Only - C-Mount","offer_id":68044988645661,"sku":"STZ-HSCA-6V3-CT","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-HyperStar-Camera-Adapter-1_0deb407b-ad54-46f5-ae50-d9068a67b56a.jpg?v=1794410514","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/starizona-hyperstar-6-v3-camera-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}