William Optics v3 RedCat 51 WIFD
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William Optics v3 RedCat 51 WIFDWilliam Optics v3 RedCat 51 WIFDWilliam Optics v3 RedCat 51 WIFD

William Optics v3 RedCat 51 WIFD

£849.00
  (2 Reviews)
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About this product

Model:  wo_redcat_51_wifd
Part Number:  RC51RDIII

NEW updated RedCat v3 51mm f/4.9 Petzval refractor with internal WIFD focuser and synthetic fluoride (FPL53 and FPL51) glass elements for a full-frame, flat field image.

This latest version of the Redcat 51 features the same tried-and-tested optics as previous versions, so it provides high-resolution images when used for astrophotography or wildlife photography. 

Its fast f/4.9 focal ratio and compact size make it ideal for convenient wide-field astrophotography, and the WIFD (William Optics Internal Focuser Design) is integrated inside the main tube assembly, so no focuser drawtube movement is visible from the outside. 

One of the most significant benefits of the WIFD is that you can add several heavy accessories to your imaging train, such as a large filter wheel or rotator, without worrying about sag from the telescope focuser drawtube and the resultant tilt of the sensor with reference to the optical axis.

 

 

 

Further improvements include out-of-the-box compatibility with the ZWO EAF Auto Focuser.

Also included is a built-in Filter Drawer for 2" Filters and a Tilt Adapter.

 

What's in the box

  • Dust cover with Bahtinov mask
  • Dew shield
  • Main tube
  • Saddle handle bar
  • Camera angle rotation device
  • Tilt adapter (inside)
  • 210mm Vixen-style dovetail plate
  • Soft carry case

Specifications

  • Optical Design: Petzval (4-element)
  • Glass Type: FPL-53
  • Focal Length: 250mm
  • Aperture: 51mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/4.9
  • Image Circle: 45mm (full frame)
  • Focuser: William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD)
  • Focuser Compatibility: ZWO EAF
  • Tube Length: 298mm
  • Dew Shield Circumference: 265mm
  • Dew Shield Diameter: 84mm
  • Weight of OTA only: 3.90 lbs (1.77 kg)
  • Weight of OTA with tube rings, dovetail, & saddle: 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg)

Customer reviews

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Quality
05 December 2024  | 

The Redcat 51 v3, a top-quality product and my gateway into deep-sky object (DSO) imaging. Once again, fantastic advice from FLO. Now on the journey to building a portable imaging rig!


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Solid
28 October 2024  | 

Such a solid piece of kit. Love the wifid, which takes all the stress out of loading too much stuff onto the focuser.

Perfect lightweight kit for astrophotographers

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