{"product_id":"zwo-caa-m42-adapter-plate-t2-camera-connection","title":"ZWO CAA M42 Adapter Plate – T2 Camera Connection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZWO CAA M42 Adapter Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the ZWO Camera Angle Adjuster a \u003cstrong\u003emale M42 × 0.75 (T2) camera-side connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. It replaces the CAA's existing camera adapter plate, providing a direct way to connect a matching female T2 accessory or imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this plate when the M54 or M48 camera-side connection on your CAA does not suit your equipment. Its replacement-plate design avoids having to build the thread conversion entirely from additional screw-on adapter rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA direct M42 connection for your CAA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-made for the ZWO CAA:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts in place of the existing camera-side plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale T2 thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 × 0.75 connection for a matching female thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical accessory:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires no additional power or software connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an accessory for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/zwo-camera-angle-adjuster-caa\"\u003eZWO CAA electronic camera rotator\u003c\/a\u003e. It is not a universal tilt plate or a complete rotator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the exact thread on the accessory you intend to attach: \u003cstrong\u003eT2 uses a 0.75 mm pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the diameter alone is not sufficient to establish a match. Confirm clearance around the camera or filter wheel and calculate the complete imaging-train spacing against your telescope or corrector's requirement. An M42 connection by itself does not guarantee the correct back focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport and remove the attached camera equipment before replacing the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing ZWO's instructions, use the CAA's hex wrench to remove the existing M54 camera adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the M42 adapter plate to the CAA, align the mounting holes and secure it with the CAA's fixing screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit the compatible equipment and check that the assembly is secure and has clearance to rotate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZWO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAA M42 Adapter Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRotator compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZWO CAA Camera Angle Adjuster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCamera-side connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 × 0.75 male (T2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCAA attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement plate with six mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOuter diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 mm, per ZWO's dimension drawing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ZWO CAA M42 adapter plate. The CAA rotator, camera, filter wheel and other imaging accessories are sold separately. Installation uses the CAA's fixing screws and hex wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the complete ZWO CAA rotator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is the interchangeable M42 camera adapter plate for a CAA you already own or purchase separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill any M42 accessory fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accessory must have a matching female M42 × 0.75 T2 thread. Other M42 thread pitches are not interchangeable. Physical clearance and imaging-train spacing must also be checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this replace a sensor tilt adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This plate changes the CAA's camera connection to T2. It is not a sensor tilt adjustment mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55720769356152,"sku":"ZWO-CAA-PLATE-M42","price":29.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/zwo-caa-m42-adapter-plate.jpg?v=1793557726","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/zwo-caa-m42-adapter-plate-t2-camera-connection","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}