{"product_id":"svbony-sv219-vixen-dovetail-plate","title":"SVBONY SV219 Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013361957506532228592.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 Vixen-style dovetail plate structure and parameters\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 is a Vixen-standard dovetail plate in black-anodized aluminium for attaching a telescope, guide scope or spotting scope to a Vixen-style saddle on an equatorial or alt-az mount, or to a tripod head. This listing is the 120 mm (4.72″) length. The plate carries 1\/4″ accessory threads and is supplied with two M6 screws and an M5 Allen wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you need to replace or add a Vixen-style plate on a small telescope, guide scope or spotting scope, or want to put a camera-threaded instrument onto a Vixen saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVixen-standard width:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits Vixen-style saddles on most small and mid-size mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, with a black-anodized, corrosion-resistant finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-rail layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY's design allows fine fore-and-aft positioning for balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4″ accessory threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e for instruments with a standard tripod socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free swap at the mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e once fitted to the instrument, the plate drops into and out of the saddle by its clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013362718262047162385.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 Vixen-style dovetail plate dimensions by length\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting small telescopes and guide scopes\u003c\/strong\u003e on a Vixen saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting spotting scopes or camera-threaded optics\u003c\/strong\u003e onto an astronomy mount or tripod head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a worn or missing dovetail\u003c\/strong\u003e on an existing optical tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vixen-style (narrow) dovetail saddles. Losmandy-style wide saddles need a wider plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument side:\u003c\/strong\u003e two M6 screws are supplied for rings or tube bases; 1\/4″ threads accept tripod-socket instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY also makes the SV219 in 210 mm and 300 mm. Contact us if you need one of those lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installation sequence below is SVBONY's own guide to fitting the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013363491973861176879.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 dovetail plate installation step 1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013364399620266047274.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 dovetail plate installation step 2\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013365047052035798292.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 dovetail plate installation step 3\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6387013365704045205874434.jpg?v=1791669927\" alt=\"SVBONY SV219 dovetail plate installation step 4\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x SV219 dovetail plate (120 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x M5 Allen wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x M6 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate only:\u003c\/strong\u003e tube rings are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e check that your rings or tube base line up with the plate's slots; send us your hole spacing and we will confirm it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The plate bolts to your rings or tube base with the two supplied M6 screws using the included M5 Allen wrench, then slides into the mount's Vixen saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits any Vixen-style saddle. Wide Losmandy-style saddles need a D-style plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mount a spotting scope or camera on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1\/4″ threads accept instruments with a standard tripod socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 120 mm black-anodized aluminium Vixen-style dovetail plate with M6 and 1\/4″ mounting that puts a small telescope, guide scope or spotting scope onto any Vixen saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"120 mm","offer_id":67722252779631,"sku":"W9175A","price":16.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/1_20250806113540_5779_20260810142843_7946.webp?v=1791670236","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv219-vixen-dovetail-plate","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}