Astromechanics ASCOM Canon Lens Controller

[FLO]

UK Exclusive - the new Astromechanics ASCOM Canon Lens adapter is now in stock and ready to ship.

This allows you to natively control the aperture and focus of a Canon EF/EF-S lens from a computer (ASCOM, INDI, TheSkyX and other drivers available).

We think this will make for an awesome mobile setup!

 

[FLO]

P.S - Lens, camera and camera holder not included!

 

[geordie85]

1 hour ago, FLO said:

P.S - Lens, camera and camera holder not included!

 

But do you sell the camera holder separately? 

[FLO]

4 minutes ago, geordie85 said:

But do you sell the camera holder separately? 

Certainly do 🙂 

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-accessories/zwo-holder-ring-for-asi-cooled-cameras-78mm-diameters.html

[geordie85]

27 minutes ago, FLO said:

Certainly do 🙂 

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-accessories/zwo-holder-ring-for-asi-cooled-cameras-78mm-diameters.html

Do you do one with a 70mm diameter ring? 

[FLO]

25 minutes ago, geordie85 said:

Do you do one with a 70mm diameter ring? 

Afraid not, only the 78mm and an 86mm version:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-accessories/zwo-holder-ring-for-asi-cooled-cameras-86mm-diameters.html

 

[nfotis]

Interesting adaptor. How well does it work with the bigger Canon lenses like my 400mm/5.6L (and teleconverter)?

Fortunately, the bigger lenses have their own tripod collars (I would't trust this small ring to bear the weight of my 70-200/2.8L IS, plus teleconverter).

Any user experiences? This might be a VERY useful tool if I graduate from my Canon bodies to monochrome cooled cameras.

 

N.F.

 

[kirkster501]

Wow what a fab idea!

[ChrisIS]

On 01/07/2020 at 16:47, nfotis said:

Interesting adaptor. How well does it work with the bigger Canon lenses like my 400mm/5.6L (and teleconverter)?

Fortunately, the bigger lenses have their own tripod collars (I would't trust this small ring to bear the weight of my 70-200/2.8L IS, plus teleconverter).

Any user experiences? This might be a VERY useful tool if I graduate from my Canon bodies to monochrome cooled cameras.

 

N.F.

 

Have tried it with a canon 300mm f2.8 works great, and a canon 600mm f4 iii it's struggling to draw enough power, so I need to try plugging in both USB's.