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              Field Flattener for FLT Model Telescopes

This high-quality flattener has been engineered and CNC machined for usage with the FLT-110 & FLT-132 APO refractor. Specifically designed for the FLT line, it will yield amazing results!

                                   APO
                            • Triplet design lens will not degrade the performance of your FLT.

                                   CAMERA ADAPTERS
                            • 35mm SLR Camera adapter and CCD camera adapter INCLUDED in the price!

                                   35mm CAMERAS
                            • Ideal for 35mm film/full-size chips/large CCD cameras.

                                   AMAZING
                            • It will flatten the field amazingly well.

                            This is a must-have item for avid astro-imagers. Great pictures await!
 

                      

                                            Part # WE-FLAT68      IN STOCK      $650   $399   SALE

 

 

                   NEW ITEM

      

      

         2" Field Flattener for f/5.5 to f/6 Refractors

Introducing the NEW William Optics Field Flattener 88, especially recommended for Megrez 88. This 2" lens system provides a flat field for 35mm photography with f/5.5-6.0 refractors. You will see bright & sharp stars all the way across the field.

• Fully multi-coated/ doublet design (Ohara glass )
• Suitable for f/5.5~ f/6.0 refractors (Megrez88)
• T-ring thread for any 35mm cameras
• Shiny anodized finish
• Internal surface is painted without reflection

                                                          Part # WE-FLAT-88   
IN STOCK  $158   $148  SALE

 

 

                  0.8X Reducer/Field Flattener Version II  

         

                                                                                 

This is William Optics version II of their reducer/field flattener. It now boasts a removable 2" nosepiece and rotating function. This field flattener has an SCT-type thread that will easily screw onto your ZenithStar 66 SD APO to achieve an amazing ultra-wide field at f/4.8. (and of course, it also fits the ZS66ED Petzval and ZS66ED Triplet) You will not need to buy different products for your 80mm and 66mm William Optics refractors, this new product will cover them both! 

PERFORMANCE
• The field flattener is optimized for APS size chips, and recommended for telescopes from 66 to 90mm.
• Suggested lens to chip distance for optimal results is 56mm.
• What matters the most, is that your shots will show pinpoint stars and you will maximize to the fullest extent,
  your apochromatic refractors' potential.
• Reducing factor of 0.8X.
• Fits SCT or standard and weighs in at 210 grams.

SUPERBLY FINISHED
• William Optics polished anodized finish.
• All internal surfaces threaded and blackened for no reflections.
• The anti-reflection multi-coatings on all optical surfaces will boost transmission and enhance your astro-imaging
  performance!
• Will work with f/5 to f/9 refractors.

EASY TO USE
• Simply loosen the set screws on the side and your adapter will rotate 360 degree with a thumbscrew to lock it into
  place!

REASONABLY PRICED
• Excellent price point to get you started in astro-imaging with your newly purchased camera!
• 2 year warranty as on any William Optics product.

SUITABLE FOR
• Z70, M72, Z80, M88 and M110

Exclusively from William Optics, this new focal reducer/field flattener is retailing at a launch price promotion.
Get one while the price is good.

                                                Part # WE-FLAT2    IN STOCK      $159    $149   SALE

 

 

                                                          NEW ITEM

     

            0.8X Reducer/Field Flattener Version III

 
This new Reducer/Field Flattener Version III, is especially recommended for users of the William Optics Z70, M72, M80 ,M90, M102 and FLT-110.
The large 50mm clear aperture lens will reduce vignetting to almost nothing. Simply loosen the set screws on the side and your adapter will rotate 360 degrees, with a thumbscrew to lock it into place!

There are antireflection multi-coatings on all optical surfaces, which will boost transmission and enhance your astro-imaging performance!

What matters most is that your pictures will show pinpoint stars and you will maximize to the fullest your apochromatic refractors' potential.

SUITABLE FOR
• Z70, M72, M80 ,M90, M102 and FLT-110
  not compatible with M110

                                                             

 

                                                      Part # WE-FLAT3    IN STOCK     $257     $199  SALE

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                                         NEW ITEM

      

                             

                       Field Flattener Version IV

This revolutionary new William Optics AFR-IV Adjustable Flattener was made for 500-1000mm refractors.

Super-Transmission-Coated with 2-elements, this unit was designed and produced by William Optics. The inner flattener lenses can be set at the optimum 66mm-86mm back focus by simple hand twist (Distance from flattener lens to film or CCD plane).

This accessory is a must-have for refractor astrophotography.

Lens
• Designed to cover full size DSLR cameras with clear lens aperture of 54 mm
• STM coated with excellent doublet air spaced design.
• Produced entirely with the best Ohara optical glasses.
• Lens-to-chip distance : 122-142
• Power : 1.1x ~ 1.2x

Amazing
• It will flatten the field amazingly well and finally make you see those stars round!
• This unique flattener works with William Optic's or other 500-1000mm focal length refractors.

Superb Finish
• Superb William Optics anodized finish.
• All internal surfaces threaded and blackened for no reflections.

Easy to Use
• Rotating T-ring thread for any 35mm camera.
• The T-ring adapter is provided with a lock screw and extra lock retaining screws.
• Will accept any standard T-ring for your camera.
• Inserts directly into 2" focuser.

Suitable for
• M90, FLT98, FLT110, FLT132 and many others.


Weight
• 595 grams

Recommended Distances
• Megrez 90 - 142 mm
• FLT 98 - 140-142 mm
• FLT 110 - 132 mm
• FLT 132 - 127 mm

                                                          Part # WE-FLAT4   
IN STOCK  $299  $275  SALE

 

 

                                           NEW ITEM

          2" Field Flattener for f/6 to f/8 Refractors

                                                   

Astronomy Technologies introduces this new 2" field flattener that has been designed to optimize the flat-field imaging performance of Astro-Tech and TMB apochromatic refractors. Optimized to work with an f/7 light cone, the field flattener will also work well with any other brand and type of f/6 to f/8 focal ratio refractor. Designed to work purely as a field flattener, it does not change the focal length or focal ratio of your telescope.

The Astro-Tech 2" field flattener flattens the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to provide you with images that are sharply focused out to the very corners of your 35mm or large format CCD imager frame. Stars look sharp and point-like all the way across the field. You don't have to worry about photos that are sharp in the center but out of focus at the edges.

The 2" barrel of the fully multicoated dual-element Astro-Tech field flattener inserts directly into your refractor’s 2" focuser drawtube. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a safety stop. This prevents the field flattener and camera from falling to the ground should the thumbscrew or compression ring accidentally loosen during use.

Standard T-2 T-threads on the observer/camera side of the black anodized field flattener accept a standard T-ring for connecting a 35mm or DSLR camera to the field flattener. They also allow direct connection to your CCD camera with its 1.25" or 2" nosepiece removed.

The interior of the Astro-Tech field flattener barrel is finished in non-reflective matte black, with anti-reflection threading for optimum contrast. The bottom of the barrel will accept standard 2" light pollution filters and other 2" filters.


                                                                   Part # AT2FF   IN STOCK  $175   $150   SALE

 

 

 

 

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