Sky-Watcher L Bracket for Cameras

The Sky-Watcher L-Bracket for Cameras is a versatile dovetail adaptor designed to bridge the gap between traditional astronomical mounts and photographic equipment. Featuring a standard 1/4-20 photo thread, this bracket allows you to securely attach DSLR cameras to 100mm telescopes and 80mm binoculars, providing a stable platform for both terrestrial and celestial observation. By converting your mount’s specialized connection into a universal camera interface, it opens up new possibilities for high-magnification photography and long-range viewing.

In addition to its compatibility with heavy-duty optics, this L-bracket is specifically engineered to work seamlessly with Sky-Watcher SynScan AZ GoTo models. This integration allows users to utilize the mount's computerized tracking and object-finding capabilities with a standard camera or binocular setup. Whether you are capturing wide-field starscapes or using a motorized mount for smooth birdwatching, this bracket ensures a reliable and precise connection for your imaging gear.

Product Features in Detail

Computerized Tracking for Photography

By using this bracket with a SynScan AZ GoTo mount, you can use the mount's internal database to automatically find and track planets or the Moon with your DSLR. This makes it significantly easier to capture high-detail lunar shots without the object drifting out of frame.

Perfect for Large Binoculars

Standard 80mm binoculars are too heavy to hold by hand for long periods. This L-bracket allows you to mount them to a steady astronomical tripod, eliminating "hand-shake" and allowing you to see much finer details in star clusters and craters.

Zenith Access Design

Many cameras hit the base of a mount when pointed straight up. The vertical offset of the L-bracket provides the necessary clearance, ensuring your camera can track objects across the entire sky, including the very top of the celestial dome.

Solid Secondary Mounting

If you have a dual-mount setup, this bracket is perfect for attaching a secondary camera alongside your main telescope. This allows you to image a deep-sky object while simultaneously capturing a wide-field view of the surrounding constellation.

Effortless Terrestrial Use

Because it fits Alt-Azimuth mounts, this bracket is ideal for daytime use. You can mount a spotting scope for birdwatching or sea-watching and use the mount’s controls to track distant subjects with much more precision than a standard photo tripod.

Portable and Lightweight

The bracket is compact enough to fit in any camera bag. It is a must-have accessory for "travel astronomers" who want to leave their heavy telescope at home and just use their camera and binoculars on their motorized travel mount.