Meade 1.25-Inch Variable Projection Camera Adapter

by Meade

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003IPC5SE
• Item model number: 07361
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 30, 2006

Product Description

With or without an eyepiece. This camera adapter permits a continuous range of projection magnifications. Two separable units allow prime focus or eyepiece-projection photography. Requires a camera-specific T-Mount. 1.25-Inch

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware!, April 25, 2011

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Evan H. Appelman (Kensington, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meade 1.25-Inch Variable Projection Camera Adapter (Electronics)

I've had a rather unpleasant experience with this adapter. I already own a fixed-projection camera adapter, so I thought I pretty much knew what to expect. When the Meade unit arrived, I was surprised to discover that none of my 1.25" eyepieces would fit the body. I got out a ruler and determined that the clearance bore of the adapter was about 1 7/32 inch - a whole 1/32" under! There was no way my 1.25" eyepieces were going to fit! Furthermore, the nose of the adapter was also undersized, making it a sloppy fit in a 1 1/4" focuser.

I contacted Meade customer service and was told that the unit would have to be replaced, but that they didn't have any in stock, and that I should call back in six weeks. Trusting the Meade warranty, I waited, thereby eliminating my option of simply returning the adapter to the dealer.

When I called back, Meade customer service agreed to have me return the adapter, only to report that it "worked fine" with their 4000 series eyepieces, and that there was nothing they could do about it. So they simply returned the adapter to me, leaving me with a $50 paperweight.

I am pretty well convinced that the unit I received was the result of faulty quality control, but Meade isn't about to admit it!

2.0 out of 5 stars It did not work, November 10, 2011

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JMGR - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Meade 1.25-Inch Variable Projection Camera Adapter (Electronics)

Simple, it did not work. I never were able to focus anything, neigther running all the way the focus screw