The FQR-1 adapter fits between the optical tube and the finder scope bracket. It allows the finder scope to be easily disassembled and reassembled without having to systematically unscrew it. The FQR-1 accepts brackets for 6x30 and 7x50 finder scopes ; it is not compatible with the old 11x70 finder scope.
Depending on the optical tube on which it is mounted, the FQR-1 must be oriented in one direction or the other (clamping screw to the right or clamping screw to the left). This change of direction must be accompanied by a reversal of the small black safety stop.
The FQR-1 Takahashi Quick Release is supplied with 2 M5x12 screws and washers. CAUTION! The length of the screws is important. Never use screws longer than 12 mm, as this could cause serious damage to the focusing system.
The black model is particularly suited to Takahashi Epsilon telescopes equipped with an orange finder scope.
The following lists show the types of mounting (standard or inverted) and any incompatibilities.
Standard mounting : FS-60CB, FS-60Q, FC-76DCU, FC-76DS, FC-100DC, FC-100DF, FC-100DZ, TSA-120, TOA-130NS, TOA-130NFB, TOA-150B, FSQ-85EDX, FSQ-106EDX4, Epsilon-130D, Epsilon-160ED, Epsilon-180ED, FS-102, FS-128N, FS-128S, FS-152, FSQ-106, TOA-130S, TOA-130F, MT-100.
Reverse mounting : FOA-60, FOA-60Q, FS-60C, FS-78, FS-78C, SKY90.
Cannot be mounted on : Mewlon-180, Mewlon-210, Mewlon-250, Mewlon-300, CCA-250, FS-128, BRC-250, MT-200, MT-250, Epsilon-200, Epsilon-250.
Characteristic | Takahashi Finder Quick Release FQR-1 (black) |
Item number | TKA00571B |
Distance between mounting screws | 28 mm |
Mounting | 2 x M5x12 screws |
Weight | 100 g |
Color | Black |