{"product_id":"takahashi-t-mount-nikon-dx-s","title":"Takahashi T-Mount Nikon DX-S","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DX-S version of Takahashi's T-mount for Nikon bodies. It attaches a Nikon camera to a Takahashi telescope so the telescope takes the place of a lens. Takahashi builds the Nikon T-mount in more than one form — the DX-S here and the DX-60W — which differ on the telescope side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you shoot with a Nikon body and your Takahashi train calls for the DX-S form rather than the DX-60W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNikon F bayonet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the camera side takes an F-mount body directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDX-S form:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of two Nikon T-mounts Takahashi offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical adapter only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no optical elements and no electronic communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrime-focus astrophotography with a Nikon DSLR on a Takahashi refractor or astrograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camera side is the Nikon F bayonet; Z-series mirrorless bodies need Nikon's FTZ adapter in addition. Takahashi does not publish the telescope-side thread or the optical length for the DX-S on this listing, and both matter for backfocus. Send us your telescope, corrector and camera and we will confirm the DX-S is the right one and work the spacing through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDX-S or DX-60W:\u003c\/strong\u003e two Nikon T-mounts exist and they terminate differently on the telescope side. We stock both, and confirming which your train needs takes one message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no electrical contact, so the camera has no aperture or lens data. Shooting is in manual with the telescope as the lens, which is normal for prime-focus work.\u003c\/p\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 camera clicks onto it exactly as it would onto a lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cameras does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikon bodies with the F bayonet. Z-series bodies work with the FTZ adapter added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill autofocus work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — there is no electronic link. Focus is done at the telescope's focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the DX-60W?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe telescope side differs. Tell us what your train presents and we will confirm which one fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DX-S form of Takahashi's Nikon T-mount — worth a quick check against your train, since the DX-60W is its close sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54086043664495,"sku":"TAK-TKA01254","price":184.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-t-mount-nikon-dx-s","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}