Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Plate

Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail PlateA 280mm die cast aluminum Vixen style dovetail plate built specifically for mounting cameras on astronomical tracking mounts with laser etched scale markings, dual thread adapters, and a spring loaded safety pin for secure positioning. The plate accepts any camera with a standard tripod mount. A 20 bolt with swivel handle provides quick attachment, and a 3 8 16 adapter covers European camera standards. Three strategically placed slots let you slide

A 280mm die-cast aluminum Vixen-style dovetail plate built specifically for mounting cameras on astronomical tracking mounts — with laser-etched scale markings, dual thread adapters, and a spring-loaded safety pin for secure positioning.

The plate accepts any camera with a standard tripod mount. A ¼-20 bolt with swivel handle provides quick attachment, and a 3/8-16 adapter covers European camera standards. Three strategically placed slots let you slide the camera along the plate to balance your setup, while laser-etched 2mm increment markings on one side make repositioning repeatable. A spring-loaded pin locks into cameras or footplates that have a secondary mounting hole, preventing rotation during tracking. A stainless steel strip on the underside protects the dovetail from clamping wear.

Slides into any Vixen-style saddle — including the iEXOS-100, EXOS-2, and Twilight I mounts.

Key Features

• 280mm (11") die-cast aluminum with black anodized finish
• ¼-20 bolt with swivel handle + 3/8-16 adapter included
• Spring-loaded safety pin prevents camera rotation
• Laser-etched scale markings in 2mm increments
• Stainless steel wear strip on underside
• Three mounting slots for flexible camera positioning

Ideal For

• DSLR and mirrorless astrophotographers — secure, repeatable camera positioning on any Vixen-style tracking mount
• Wide-field and constellation photography — balance a camera and lens on your tracking mount without a telescope