Meade #64ST T-Adapter (ETX-60/70/80AT Only)

by Meade

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VVA4
• Item model number: 07366
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #17 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Telescopes
  • #32 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Telescope Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 8, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For photographing the moon, planets, or terrestrial objects, connect your 35mm SLR camera to a telescope using the Meade 64ST T-Adapter. This connection rigidly couples your camera to the telescope's optical system, which in effect becomes the camera's lens.

Product Description

Meade #64ST T-Adapter (ETX-60/70/80AT Only)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Comments are Largely Offbase, August 1, 2007

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M. Taylor "Tad" (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meade #64ST T-Adapter (ETX-60/70/80AT Only) (Electronics)

Just a little research into how this works shows that this is a two-piece system. First, something to attach to your particular model of telescope and then something to attach that piece to your particular brand of camera. Such low ratings based upon not understanding this are unjustified.

Update: I've used this (along with the appropriate adapter) with my Canon 300D and a Meade ATX70 telescope. While it's difficult to focus (sensitive controls), it produced excellent pictures. For the amount of money the adapter costs, it opens up a lot of possibilities for photography.

36 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What you need to take pictures with your 35mm SLR camera..., November 1, 2002

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Riika Magnus (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meade #64ST T-Adapter (ETX-60/70/80AT Only) (Electronics)

I know I was really confused on what I would need to do this. But I figured it out so I thought that I would let you all know! First of all you need to get the correct T-ADAPTER for your telescope (For the ETX-60AT & 70AT the #64ST, for the ETX-90 and higher you need the #64) That is part that actually atteches to the telescope. Then you need a T-RING that fits your specific 35mm SLR removeable-lens camera. You should be able to get a T-RING at any camera reseller store, for around [..].

The only other thing that Meade suggests is using a cable-operated shutter release cord. You should be able to get this on Amazon, through your camera manufacuar or an autorized camera reseller. I have not yet recieved my #64ST adapatr and T-Ring, I will write a review after i try them out!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works!, February 9, 2010

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W. Williams (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meade #64ST T-Adapter (ETX-60/70/80AT Only) (Electronics)

This adapter plus EOS T-ring and I'm shooting wildlife with my Canon 50d and Meade ETX90. Focus is touchy and rig demands a really good tripod head, but getting good shots! Use "Live View" for best results.