{"product_id":"svbony-sv239-254mm-dual-sided-vixen-arca-swiss-dovetail-plate-red","title":"SVBONY SV239 254mm Dual-Sided Vixen \/ Arca-Swiss Dovetail Plate - Red","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.dcs-sv239{color:#172438;line-height:1.7}.dcs-sv239 .tile strong{display:block}.dcs-sv239 .grid\u003e*{min-width:0}.dcs-sv239 *{box-sizing:border-box}.dcs-sv239 body{margin:0;background:#f3f4f6;color:#172438;font:16px\/1.7 Arial,sans-serif}.dcs-sv239 main{max-width:1080px;margin:32px auto;background:white;padding:32px}.dcs-sv239 header{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#647084;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding-bottom:18px}.dcs-sv239 h1{font-size:30px;line-height:1.25}.dcs-sv239 h2{font-size:28px;line-height:1.25}.dcs-sv239 h3{line-height:1.3}.dcs-sv239 section{margin:36px 0}.dcs-sv239 .hero{background:#0d1b2e;color:white;padding:40px;border-top:4px solid #c5a66a;border-radius:8px}.dcs-sv239 .eyebrow{color:#dfc18d;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px}.dcs-sv239 .hero h2{color:#ffffff;font-size:42px;max-width:650px;margin:16px 0}.dcs-sv239 .hero p{max-width:740px;color:#e1e8f0}.dcs-sv239 .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center}.dcs-sv239 .grid img{width:100%;height:auto}.dcs-sv239 .tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:26px}.dcs-sv239 .tile{border:1px solid #435168;padding:16px;border-radius:6px}.dcs-sv239 .tile strong{display:block;font-size:23px;color:#efcf95}.dcs-sv239 .tile span{font-size:13px}.dcs-sv239 .note{background:#f6f1e7;border-left:4px solid #b79553;padding:22px}.dcs-sv239 table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%}.dcs-sv239 th,.dcs-sv239 td{text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde2e8}.dcs-sv239 th{width:48%}.dcs-sv239 tr:nth-child(even){background:#f4f6f8}.dcs-sv239 figcaption{font-size:12px;color:#667085}.dcs-sv239 a{color:#19536d}.dcs-sv239 details{padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e7}.dcs-sv239 summary{font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer}.dcs-sv239 .review{border:1px dashed #a7afbb;padding:22px;font-size:14px;margin-top:40px}.dcs-sv239 .review h2{font-size:19px}.dcs-sv239 footer{margin-top:36px;font-size:12px;color:#667085}@media(max-width:650px){.dcs-sv239 main{margin:0;padding:18px}.dcs-sv239 .hero{padding:24px}.dcs-sv239 .hero h2{font-size:32px}.dcs-sv239 .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.dcs-sv239 .tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}.dcs-sv239 h1{font-size:25px}.dcs-sv239 th,.dcs-sv239 td{padding:10px;font-size:14px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-sv239\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSVBONY SV239 · F9143B · 254MM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore room to position.\u003cbr\u003eTwo ways to mount.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer mounting platform for your telescope or imaging setup, with Vixen and Arca-Swiss interfaces in one red anodised aluminium plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tiles\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e254mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen \/ Arca-Swiss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e172g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer-stated weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"grid\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.svbony.com\/s_file\/20260522\/1_20260522171543_6737.webp\" alt=\"Red SVBONY SV239 254mm dovetail plate showing elongated slots and mounting holes\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eManufacturer photograph: the longer 254mm SV239 plate.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:#896a30\"\u003eBUILD YOUR SETUP AROUND THE RIGHT FIT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpace where it matters.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV239 brings two familiar mounting standards together. Its slotted layout gives you scope to choose attachment positions, while ¼″-20 and ⅜″-16 threaded holes provide further connection options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the length around your equipment’s attachment points and available clearance. A longer plate can be useful when planning the position of tube rings or other mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"note\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCheck the complete connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the saddle profile, attachment spacing and screw threads before ordering. Vixen and Arca-Swiss describe mounting interfaces; they do not guarantee that every clamp, ring or telescope will fit without additional hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck screw engagement and clearance carefully. A bolt that is too long can bottom out before the equipment is securely attached. Tube rings, saddle and telescope are separate items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand \/ model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY SV239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9143B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUpper \/ lower width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm \/ 43.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium alloy \/ red anodised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting interfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen and Arca-Swiss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThreaded holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNC ¼″-20 and UNC ⅜″-16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThrough-hole diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSlot size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87 × 6.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop \/ bottom groove depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"grid\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSV239 254mm dovetail plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-shaped hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo M6 × 16mm socket screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the telescope while attaching or adjusting the plate. Confirm that the saddle grips securely, then check balance with the complete observing or imaging equipment installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fasteners suitable for your equipment; the supplied screws may not suit every installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same as the 185mm SV239?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the longer 254mm version. If your setup needs a shorter plate, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/svbony-sv239-185mm-dual-sided-vixen-arca-swiss-dovetail-plate-red\"\u003eSV239 185mm dovetail plate\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose by mounting geometry and clearance, rather than length alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit a Losmandy-style saddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stated interfaces are Vixen and Arca-Swiss. Do not assume direct compatibility with a Losmandy-only saddle; check the saddle specifications or ask us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you help me check compatibility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend Dark Clear Skies the model of your mount or tripod head, the equipment you want to attach, and a photograph of its mounting points. That gives us the information needed to help check the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eDark Clear Skies · Passion for the Night Sky, Delivered.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55731562086776,"sku":"F9143B","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/1_20260522171543_6737.webp?v=1794252397","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/svbony-sv239-254mm-dual-sided-vixen-arca-swiss-dovetail-plate-red","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}