Vixen SD Reducer HD Kit

The Vixen SD Reducer HD Kit enables an ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame camera and includes reducer and flattener for demanding photographers.

Reduces the focal length and flattens the entire field of view
Reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.79
Suitable for cameras with full-frame sensor
Dimensions: Flattener: 58 x 34 / Reducer: 68 x 45.2 Weight 111 g / 218 g
Designed for ED/SD81S, 103S and 115S
Weight of flattener: 111 g
Weight of reducer: 218 g
Correct distance to chip: 63.5 mm

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Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Available, delivery time: 1-3 days

Product number: X000152

GTIN/EAN: 4955295372454

Product information "Vixen SD Reducer HD Kit"

High-performance flattener and reducer set connection rings for Vixen telescopes SD81S, SD103S and SD115S, as well as the ED predecessor series.

High-performance flattener and reducer set
The kit consists of a high-performance flattener, a reducer for reducing the focal length, and connection rings (distance ring SD81, EX Tube 66), which were developed for prime-focus astrophotography with the SD81S, SD103S and SD115S telescopes.
The flattener and the 0.79x reducer deliver a significant increase in telescope performance and image quality.
You obtain a flat and sharp image until the edges, including with a full-frame DSLR camera.

Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame sensor
The SD flattener improves the image quality to the edge of the field of view without changing the original focal length of the telescope.
The field of view of the DSLR camera with a full-frame sensor is fully illuminated (44 mm), ensuring that stars appear sharp until the edges of the image.
When used in conjunction with the Reducer HD, the focal length is reduced by a factor of 0.79 (f/7.7→6.1) whilst maintaining the 44 mm illumination.

High-contrast AS coating
The anti-reflex AS coating, which is also used on our high-end VSD 100 f/3.8 astrograph, delivers a high light transmission of 99.9% per lens surface. Loss of light, ghosting and scattered light images are virtually eliminated thanks to the completely matte interior coating.

FEATURES

Reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.79
Designed for full-frame cameras
High-contrast AS coating
Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view
Designed for full-frame DSLR cameras
Illumination: 44 mm
Correct distance to chip: 63.5 mm
Designed for the SD81S, SD103S and SD115S
Also suitable for the ED81S, ED103S and ED 115S

DELIVERY CONTENT

SD Flattener HD
Reducer HD
Adapter ring for SD81
66 mm EX extension tube
Dust caps

Colour:	black
Material:	Aluminium
Product Family [Telescopes]:	Refractor telescope

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