MiniCat 51 WIFD
Nov 28, 2024 by WO Team
Specification
Lens Type | 6 Elements Petzval Design |
Focal Length | 178 mm |
Diameter | 51 mm |
Aperture | f/3.5 |
Image circle | Illuminate up to 43.2 mm |
Focuser | WIFD Focuser (Compatible with EAF) |
Adapter Included | Tilt Adjuster / Rotator / M54 → M48 Adapter |
Optional Flattener | No Flattener Required |
T-rings Supported | Canon EF, RF | Nikon F, Z | Sony E | Pentax K | MFT (M4/3) | FUJI X |
Camera Format | Full Frame (Compatible) / APS-C (Recommend) / M43 |
Tube Length | 210 mm |
OTA Weight | 1.67 kg / 3.68 lbs |
Total Weight | 2.29 kg / 5.05 lbs |
Diagram Reports
Spot Diagram
Longitudinal Aberration
Size Diagram
Parts
- Front Bahtinov Mask Cover
- Lens Cover with Bahtinov Mask How to focus with the Bahtinov Mask ?
- Dew Shield
- WIFD Focuser How to adjust Focuser Tension?
- Focus ruler scale Window
- Two Speed 1:10 Ratio Fine Knob
- Fine Knob Protecting Cover
- M4 Screw Holes for Finder Bracket
- Focuser Knob with Temperature Gauge ( Can be removed to attach EAF. How to Install EAF? )
- Tilt Adapter How to adjust Tilt Adapter?
- Tilt Adapter Protecting Cover
- Camera Angle Rotator (CAA)
- CAA Locking Knob
- M54 → M48 Adapter (No M48 Filter Thread inside)
- M48 Rear Dust Cap
- Handle Bar with Mini Vixen-style Mounting Base
- M6 Screw Holes
- Mounting Base Locking Screws (M4)
- M4 Screw Holes For Locking Screws
- Mounting Ring
- M4 Screw Holes for Finder Bracket
- Mounting Ring Knob
- 210mm Dual side Dovetail Plate (Vixen-style & Arca Swiss Type)
Operation Guide
Focuser Tension Adjustment
There’s two side to build WIFD focuser tension:
BUTTON / Rack & Pinion Gear
- Quick tension adjustment knob
- Smoothness adjustment - Pull in (3mm Hex)
- Smoothness adjustment - Push out (2mm Hex)
- Can be removed to attach the electronic devices such as EAF (refer to Installing EAF) or be used as a spare.
- Please Don’t Touch
TOP / Focuser Draw Tube
- Focuser Draw Tube Tension Screws Please Don’t Touch
- Guider/Finder bracket mounting screws (2.5mm Hex)
The focuser smoothness adjustment ONLY when necessary by progressively push & pull screws until you reach the desired smoothness.
When using the telescope with the motor, be sure not to over-tighten the tension screw, as this could damage the focuser. Consider it like driving a car while pressing both the gas and brake pedals simultaneously. Just as this could harm your car's systems, over-tightening the tension screw can compromise your telescope's focuser functionality.