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QHY OAG for MiniCAM8

SKU: QHY-OAG-MINICAM8
$159.00
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QHY OAG for MiniCAM8

Create an ultra compact imaging system with this OAG! Designed specifically for QHY's fantastic astrophotography 2-in-1 camera and filter wheel, this guiding solution allows you to assemble all your imaging essentials in one condensed optical system. Create your compact photography powerhouse today, with the QHY OAG for MiniCAM8!

QHY's miniCAM8 brings the typical filter-wheel and cooled camera combo to a smaller space for excellent value and performance in a compact form factor, and the QHY OAG for MiniCAM8 drives this powerful miniaturization formula even further! By bringing your guiding solution into the same optical train, you can say good-bye to a second scope and bring together three of the most popular imaging train accessories in one place. With a 14x10 mm prism that rivals those found in typical large OAGs, this off-axis guiding solution gives you incredible light throughput for enhanced guiding performance. An 1.25" helical focuser make using this OAG with today's popular mini-style cameras a breeze. With terrific touches like this, this OAG an easy pick for miniCAM8 builds!

Powerful Pairing for Your miniCAM8!

Designed for the compact QHY miniCAM8 Camera system, this OAG brings you a sleek pairing with big performance for your camera and filter wheel combo!

Large Prism
The QHY OAG for miniCAM8 takes advantage of compact nature of the camera and filter wheel combo clear aperture requirements, giving you a massive 14 mm x 10 mm prism. This competes with some other brands large OAG models, and matches the prism found in QHY's own OAG-L Pro model. This large prism gives you excellent light throughput for great performance and larger area to locate suitable stars within. When it comes to big performance, this compact companion delivers!

Compatibility
This OAG is designed to bolt directly onto the QHY miniCAM8 Cameras (sold separately) for a sleek and slim astrophotography system that has guiding, filters, and a cooled camera! With the included M48 spacer attached, the QHY OAG for miniCAM8 will set the miniCAM8's IMX585 sensor at 55 mm. This makes this kit compatible with the vast majority of astrophotography telescopes and corrective lenses on the market today! The prism can be locked/ unlocked to adjust it up/ down; and the 1.25" focuser accepts mini-style guide cameras. Your guide camera's focus can be finely tuned with the helical focuser, making honing in on guide stars simple!