Reducer Flattener for 3" focuser (SFFR.72-130-3FT) - M42 Adapter
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Reducer Flattener for 3" focuser (SFFR.72-130-3FT) - M42 Adapter is a matched reducer/flattener or field corrector for improving star shape and image scale on compatible optics.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical type
- Reducer / field flattener
- Reduction factor
- 0.72x
Compatibility
- Compatibility
- 3" focuser
Mechanical
- Thread / adapter
- M42
- Back focus
- 70.5 mm
Astrophotography Fit
Best when it is matched to the exact telescope design and installed at the specified back-focus spacing.
Reducer Flattener for 3" focuser (SFFR.72-130-3FT) - M42 Adapter should be treated as part of the optical prescription, not a generic accessory. The right reducer or corrector can flatten the field, improve corner stars, and in reducer form make the system faster and wider.
Spacing, tilt, and sensor size are the entire game. Even a premium corrector will disappoint if the camera sits at the wrong distance or the focuser cannot hold the train square.
Best paired with
- The specific telescope model it was designed for
- Threaded adapters and spacers that hit the published back focus
- Cameras with sensors inside the corrected image circle
Not recommended for
- Unmatched telescopes with different optical prescriptions
- Rigs where back focus is already consumed by filters/OAG/rotator
- Trying to fix guiding, focus, or collimation issues optically
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
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| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $649.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $649.00 |
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