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                          Digital Camera Adapter Lens 52mm  

Taking pictures with your larger or SLR type digital camera cannot get any easier! Attach this DCL52 to your camera directly, or with the use of a step ring and you are - good to go. In most cases, (see picture below) the camera won't need any extra support. This innovative digital adapter lens was specifically engineered and designed by William Optics for large-lens digital camera and digital video cams users’ needs. It can be connected to any 2" diagonal or erecting prism.

HIGH QUALITY OPTICAL LENS
• Having in mind professional-quality digital camera photography, William Optics has selected for its DCL-52 high-precision
   lenses with multi-coating.
• This perfect multi-coating allows sharper and cleared images for your complete satisfaction.

LIMITED VIGNETTE
• Most large DC adapters lens cannot avoid vignetting problems with optical zooms.
• WO DCL-52 is mainly focused on large digital camera and digital video connectivity.
• Any slight vignette will gradually disappear with optical zoom.
• DCL52 excellent functions surpass all similar products, plus provide maximum flexibility range of zoom.

CONNECTIVITY
• The William Optics DCL-52 is supplied with a 2" standard connection.
• Everyone can use this application on any optical system.
• The DCL-52 is also capable of connecting to telescopes, barlow lenses, reducers, and extenders.
• Threaded for eyepiece filters.
• William Optics optional accessories are also available for more connectivity.

VALUE
• This is a highly innovative design with excellent imaging power.

This is our most recommended product for digital, high-power use at the best quality and price.

                                                                 Focal Length   75 mm
                                                                 Height              66.4 mm
                                                                 Weight             240 grams
                                                                 Thread Size     52 mm
                                                                 Size                   2" (50.8 mm)
 

Here is the DCL-52 attached to a Fuji FinePix 3800, and then a William Optics ZS66 Petzval.
A 52-55 step ring was used to attach the DCL-52 to the camera and a WA-SCT-ZS66 was also used.
The cameras' shroud leaves enough room for the zoom lens to move as needed.
The DCL-52 attaches quickly and easily.
 

Here is a DCL-52 used with a ZS66SD. The digital camera is an Olympus SP-51OUZ. This camera does not come with a shroud, but it can be purchased as an accessory. Then a 52-55 step ring attaches it to the DCL-52, which inserts into the William Optics WA-SCT-ZS66 2" adapter extender that attaches to the scope.

More updates on the DCL-52 in use to come.

                                                                 Video Compatibility

                             2" Extension Tube for FLT Series      

              FLT110                                                                           FLT132

Here is a practical 2" extension for the FLT 110 and FLT 132. Very useful if you use a CCD, or need more draw tube extension, but still expect to have flexure in your train.

It comes fully anodized, and is compatible with other similar telescopes. With male thread on one end and female thread on the other, it can accept our FLT TMB field flattener.

To attach it to a telescope, simply remove the 2" nosepiece adapter from the scope and thread the extender in.

                                                                Part # WA-EXFLT     IN STOCK       $51

                  STL-1100 Adapter for FLT Field Flattener  

This adapter is specifically designed to use the SBIG STL-11000 CCD cameras together with the William Optics TMB designed field flattener. Typical WO high quality shows in this completely machined aluminum body, which is finished with a black anodization. It is internally matte blackened and threaded for no light reflection, and weighs in at 120 grams.

                                                              Part # STL-ADAPT    IN STOCK    $107    $99

                                                     NEW DESIGN

                                     2" Extender                        

The William Optics 2" Extender. Precision CNC machined high-grade aluminum. Weighs only 140 grams. Very useful for reaching focus with telescopes with little back-focus, as it adds 61mm of length.

This extension is actually 2 pieces threaded together. You can remove the refractor style nosepiece and attach the SCT style nose piece (WA-SCT-TA), and end up with an SCT 2" Extender/Adapter that adds 75mm of length, and save your money. It would then weigh in at 173 grams.

CLAMP RING
• Brass clamp ring will protect your precious EPs.
• New Dual, chromed locking thumbscrews.

WO QUALITY
• Useful for any telescope that needs additional focus length.

FIT AND FINISH
• Machined out of solid aluminum.
• Black anodized finish.

BLACKENED
• Internally blackened and threaded.
• Weight: 140g

Everyone should have at least one extension. Maybe two?

                                             Part #   WA-EXT-2             IN STOCK    $42     $40

                                    2" Extensions

                                 Part # AT35EXT             Part # AT50EXT               Part # AT80EXT
                                     ADDS 35MM                          ADDS 50MM                              ADDS 80MM
                                         WEIGHS 113 GRAMS              WEIGHS 156 GRAMS                  WEIGHS 213 GRAMS
                                         70MM TOTAL LENGTH             85MM TOTAL LENGTH               115MM TOTAL LENGTH                

These 2" diameter extension tubes from Astronomy Technologies can make up for the loss of light path when a 2" star diagonal is removed from many refractor telescope focusers and replaced by a camera and camera adapter for imaging. In some cases, it is also useful to replace the light path lost when a full-sized 2" diagonal is replaced in the scope by a shorter light path 1.25" diagonal.

They are also used with Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien reflectors. With these Astro-Tech scopes, the scope’s focuser is used by itself or (more typically) in combination with one or both 2" thread-in extension tubes supplied with the scope to place the camera or eyepiece at the fixed telescope focal plane. A single extension tube will often do the trick for visual observing with a star diagonal. More extension tubes will generally be needed for imaging with webcams and DSLRs.

The barrel end of these Astro-Tech extension tubes fits into 2" focuser drawtubes and is threaded to accept 48mm filters. The barrel extends 35mm into the focuser drawtube to provide a secure tilt-free installation when the focuser thumbscrew is firmly tightened.

The opposite end of the extension tube has a 2" diameter accessory holder that uses a non-marring brass clamp ring to hold 2" accessories in place. This accessory holder adds the length of extension (35mm, 50mm or 80mm) to the light path when the extension tube is seated firmly into your focuser. The extension tubes are a one piece design, machined out of aluminum, then anodized black. The interior has anti-reflection threading.

                                                                Part # AT35EXT                 $30      

                                                                Part # AT50EXT            $30            

                                                                Part # AT80EXT          IN STOCK       $30

                                 2" Photo Adapter               

The ideal 2" camera adapter for prime focus photography, that only weighs 120 grams.

T-RING
• Standard T-Ring connection. (T-ring to fit your camera not included)

BEAUTIFUL FINISH
• Black anodized.

HIGH QUALITY
• Aluminum body, completely CNC machined

NO STRAY LIGHT
• Internally matte blackened and threaded for no light reflection.
• Threaded for 2" eyepieces or filters.

No excuses for not going after those great pictures now!

                                              Part # WA-PA2      IN STOCK     $42   $40

                           2" SCT Adapter/Extender    
 

Expand the accessory capabilities of your ZenithStar 66 with this practical and inexpensive SCT adapter/extender. It will fit any telescope that has an SCT 2" back so if you have a 2" standard diagonal for your refractor, you won't need a new diagonal for your SCT. Adds 40mm of length and weighs 89 grams.

If you need more length, get the 2" Extender and the SCT style nose piece for 75mm of added length.

SCT ADAPTER
• Allows connection of 2" accessories such as photo adapters or 1.25" diagonals to SCT-threaded telescopes.
• Anti-marring brass compression ring with chromed thumbscrew.

FINISH
• Beautiful black anodization.
• CNC machined.
• Internally matte blackened for no light reflection.

CONVENIENT
• Your 1.25" diagonal doesn't reach focus on the standard SCT back because of lack of out-focus?
• Using this extender it will!
• Easy to use on your ZenithStar 66.

                         Inexpensive solution to add 2" capabilities to your SCT threaded scopes! 

Note: Will not allow use of 2" refractor style diagonals on the ZS66 telescope. You must use an SCT style diagonal.

                                            Part # WASCTZS66     IN STOCK    $42    $40

                              2" to 1.25" Adapter       
 

The William Optics 2" to 1.25" Adapter comes with a brass compression ring to prevent marring of your eyepieces and accessories. Comes as standard equipment with most William Optics accessories and telescopes.

HIGH-QUALITY MACHINING
• Completely high-grade aluminum and CNC machined.
• Large chromed thumbscrew.

PRECISELY MADE
• Weight - 80 grams
• Polished anodizing on all surfaces.

COMPRESSION RING
• Brass compression ring to prevent marring of your accessories.

INTERNALLY BLACKENED
• Internally blackened and threaded.

Update that older scope.

                              Part # WA-2-1.25ADA        IN STOCK     $31     $30

                   SCT Style Nosepiece for WO Diagonals   

Want to turn your standard refractor push-in diagonal into an SCT diagonal? If you have a newer William Optics refractor diagonal (or clone), you can now purchase this simple adapter to turn it into an SCT diagonal, which you can use on an SCT, our the WO ZenithStar 66 series and any other scope requiring SCT threads. Simply remove the push in nosepiece and replace it with this one.

                                                          Part # WA-SCT-TA    IN STOCK    $42   $40

          Refractor Style Nosepiece For WO Diagonals  

Want to turn your standard SCT diagonal into a standard refractor style push-in diagonal? If you have a newer William Optics refractor SCT diagonal (or clone), you can now purchase this simple adapter to turn it into a push-in diagonal,
Simply remove the SCT ring and replace it with this nosepiece.

                                                        Part # WA-DIG2-TA   IN STOCK   $41  $40

                       Universal Digiscoping Adapter 

The cheapest, safest, and fastest way of clamping your digital camera to your telescope, spotting scope or binoculars' eyepiece!

DIGISCOPING MADE EASY
• Suitable for any digital camera with 1/4x20 thread tripod socket.

28-45 or 43-65 MM
• Large clamp adjusting knob.
• Can be used with eyepieces, scopes, or binoculars with an OD of 28-45 mm.

PRECISION POINTING
• Two platform grooves.
• Fine motion knobs.
• Will fit any camera.

QUALITY MATERIALS
• Standard tripod socket.
• Aluminum made.

       Just put the camera in place on the digiscoping adapter, and you are ready to take breathtaking pictures.

                          For Eyepiece OD 43-65mm   Part # WA-DA-43-65     IN STOCK            $54
                            For Eyepiece OD 28-45mm   Part # WA-DIGISCOPE   IN STOCK           $48

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                                                                                                                          Last modified: 06/26/09