Product Description

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

Product Details

• Brand: Meade
• Model: 07366
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 6.00" l, .20 pounds

Features

• Photo adapter
• For SLR cameras
• Mounts camera to telescope
• Camera becomes 350mm optical system
• Take pictures of celestial objects

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.

Customer Reviews

What you need to take pictures with your 35mm SLR camera...
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!

The Comments are Largely Offbase
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.

An adapter that does the job, and does it well
There are enough reviews here to let people know you need this AND some sort of adapter for your camera to make this work.

The adapter itself is pretty well made. It is a simple metal ring. It has the correct threading on the inside of the ring and the outside. This is not some cheap plastic thing that will snap between your fingers. The price tag seems a bit high for a little metal ring. But it is a very specialized piece of equipment, your almost certainly not going to be using this for anything else.

Pros:
*Well constructed, not flimsy feeling
*Made out of metal, not cheap plastic
*Does what is made to do

Cons:
*Expensive for such a small item