Name: Vixen Diagonal Flip Mirror
Brand: Vixen
SKU: VXDFM
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)

Vixen 2680 Diagonal Flip Mirror for 2in Focusers

Vixen Diagonal Flip Mirror

Vixen

Adorama

Vixen 2680 Diagonal Flip Mirror for 2in ...

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This unit provides convenience to switching between visual observing and imaging allowing a camera or imaging device to remained attached to the straight thru optical path. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that the mirror is slightly undersized and does not necessarily provide full field illumination of all 1.25" eyepieces in the 90 degree diagonal position.

Handy unit to switch between viewing and imaging

Works as advertised but I needed an additional t-adapter for my camera.  I would recommed it for astrophotography as an aid in focusing your camera.

Works as advertised but I needed an additional t-adapter for my camera

PRO:  Works as described. Attaches to both mak rear portal & 2" focuser. With eyepiece barrel removed, G2 DSI attaches directly to body. Solidly built. 

CON: Eyepiece barrel accommodates 1.25" eyepieces only. Mirror action slow and slightly undersized, neither detrimental to operation. Screw-fitted parts bind when cold.

More than expected with 1 shortcoming

Received this promptly today from Adorama.  I am using it with a 125mm refractor.  My DSLR does reach focus with about 1/2 inch to spare so you might want to make sure you have enough back focus.  You can use either a 2" or 1.25" eyepiece.  To my surprise, there was enough spacing in the front so that I could insert my didymium light pollution filter, although I can't promise you'd have the same luck.   I think you'll like it.