{"product_id":"m42-male-to-m48-female-adapter-16-5-mm","title":"DCS M42 × 0.75 Male to M48 × 0.75 Female Adapter – 16.5 mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product-description\" style=\"color:#172436;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#102239;color:#ffffff;padding:26px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:1.5px;font-size:12px;color:#b8d5ee;\"\u003eDARK CLEAR SKIES · IMAGING ADAPTERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eConnect M42 and M48.\u003cbr\u003eAdd 16.5 mm of spacing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ecf4fc;\"\u003eM42 × 0.75 male to M48 × 0.75 female: a thread-conversion adapter with a defined back-focus contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDCS M42 Male to M48 Female Adapter – 16.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two useful functions in one component: it joins compatible M42 and M48 connections and adds \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 mm of specified back-focus spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e to your imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-m42m-m48f-16-5mm-adapter-studio-female-thread.png?v=1794162751\" alt=\"DCS M42 male to M48 female 16.5 mm adapter viewed from the M48 female threaded end\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;margin:auto;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#516174;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eThe M48 × 0.75 female-threaded end, with Dark Clear Skies engraving.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f6fb;border-left:4px solid #377fae;padding:18px 20px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:19px;\"\u003eMatch all three details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale end:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 × 0.75, also known as T2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale end:\u003c\/strong\u003e M48 × 0.75.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo diameters, one connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower \u003cstrong\u003eM42 × 0.75 male end\u003c\/strong\u003e screws into a matching T2 female component. The wider \u003cstrong\u003eM48 × 0.75 female end\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts a matching M48 male component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this adapter when the equipment you are joining requires those thread diameters, genders and pitches. Check the connections on your actual camera, optical accessory or existing adapter before choosing the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccount for the 16.5 mm spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen setting the distance behind a reducer, flattener or other corrector, include the camera’s sensor distance and the contributions of filter wheels, guiders and adapters already fitted. This adapter contributes the \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 mm back-focus spacing stated on its product label\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total required distance depends on your exact optical accessory and imaging assembly. Confirm its spacing requirement and allow for the adapter as part of the complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-m42m-m48f-16-5mm-adapter-studio-male-thread.png?v=1794162766\" alt=\"Narrower M42 x 0.75 male threaded neck and stepped shoulder of the DCS 16.5 mm adapter\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;margin:auto;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#516174;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eThe M42 × 0.75 male-threaded end and stepped shoulder.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth mating connections must have the correct diameter and 0.75 mm thread pitch. Photographic M42 × 1 equipment uses a different pitch and requires a suitable adapter. Check the available thread clearance when assembling your components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#edf3f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eDark Clear Skies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eThread-conversion and spacing adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#edf3f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eExternal connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eM42 × 0.75 male (T2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eInternal connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eM48 × 0.75 female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#edf3f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eSpecified back-focus spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eBlack, with Dark Clear Skies engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#edf3f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ed;\"\u003eDCS-M42M-M48F-165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne DCS M42 × 0.75 male to M48 × 0.75 female adapter with 16.5 mm specified back-focus spacing. Other imaging equipment and additional adapters are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed help matching a connection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the exact components you want to join and the spacing required for your setup. You can also browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/telescope-adapters-extension-tubes\"\u003etelescope adapters and extension tubes\u003c\/a\u003e for other connections and lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dark Clear Skies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55730422841720,"sku":"DCS-M42M-M48F-165","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-m42m-m48f-16-5mm-adapter-studio-female-thread.png?v=1794162751","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/m42-male-to-m48-female-adapter-16-5-mm","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}