A wide variety of accessories are available to customize your
QSI 500 or 600 Series camera to your specific requirements.
Click Accessory Categories below or scroll down for a complete list
WSG Accessories
Add an Integrated Guider Port to your QSI 500 or 600 Series camera.
Software Accessories Add MaxIm LE or MaxIm DL to your camera at time of purchase.
Filter Accessories
QSI 500/600 Series cameras are available with an internal 5-position color filter wheel.
Cooling Accessories Water assisted and other cooling options are available for QSI 500/600 Series cameras.
Mounting Accessories
A variety of mounting options are available for QSI 500/600 Series cameras.
Other Accessories
Power and other accessories for QSI 500/600 Series cameras.
WSG Accessories
WSG Upgrade
Upgrade your existing QSI 500 or 600 Series camera with the WSG cover with an Integrated Guider Port. The WSG upgrade replaces your existing camera cover.
Starting at Price:$695.00
C-mount Guide Camera Adapter
Extra adapter for mounting a C-mount guide camera to the Integrated Guider Port on a QSI WSG model.
(works with SX Lodestar)
Price:$99.00
T-mount Guide Camera Adapter
Extra adapter for mounting a T-mount guide camera to the Integrated Guider Port on a QSI WSG model.
(works with Orion SSAG)
Price:$99.00
1.25" Filter Guide Camera Adapter
Extra adapter for mounting a guide camera using 1.25" filter threads to the Integrated Guider Port on a QSI WSG model.
(works with SBIG ST-i)
Price:$99.00
2" Nosepiece for 2.156" adapter
2" nosepiece threaded for the 2.156" adapter. 1.8" clear aperture fully illuminates the pick-off prism on WSG models.
Price:$99.00
2.156" Adapter
2.156" x 24tpi adapter plate for WSG model cameras. Includes machined aluminum cap with O-ring to keep contaminants out of the camera.
Price:$149.00
WS Cover
The WSG cover is too thick to allow Nikon and Canon lenses to achieve focus at infinity. Canon and Nikon SLR lenses can be used with the WS cover (w/ lens adapter below). Swapping the WSG Cover for the WS Cover is easy by removing just the 8 cover screws. Includes T-mount adpater, cap and mounting screws.
Price:$195.00
WSG 5mm Spacer
This 5mm spacer goes between the QSI 500/600 Series camera body and WSG cover and extends the range of suitable guide cameras to include any camera with the standard C-mount back focus of 17.5mm. Includes a longer set of screws for use with WSG cover.
Price:$179.00
WSG Focus Adjustment Disk
This 0.225" (5.6mm) optical disk can be placed between some guide cameras (e.g. Orion SSAG) and the T-mount Guide Camera Adapter to allow the guide camera to acheive critical focus parfocal with the main sensor.
Price:$10.00
Software Accessories
MaxIm DL/CCD Upgrade
Upgrade to the full version of the award-winning MaxIm DL Pro v5 at time of camera purchase and save $100 off the regular retail price.
List Price: $499.00 Our Price:$399.00 You Save: $100.00
MaxIm LE
Add MaxIm LE at the time of camera purchase for just $99.
Replacement five position color filter wheel. Ideal for that quick change of additional filter sets. Accepts all standard 1.25" filters.
Price:$199.00
31mm Color Filter WheelNEW!
Additional five position color filter wheel for 500/600 Series WS and WSG models. Accepts 31mm unmounted filters plus standard 1.25" filters. Ideal for quick change of additional filter sets. Unmounted 31mm filters are offered by Astrodon, Astronomik and IDAS.
Price:$249.00
Astrodon Filters*
Astrodon Narrowband Filters, 5nm
Astrodon Hα filter 5 nm FWHM
$275 $275
Astrodon SII filter 5 nm FWHM
$275 $275
Astrodon OIII filter 5 nm FWHM
$275 $275
Astrodon Red Continuum 5 nm
$275 $275
Astrodon Narrowband Filters, 3nm
Astrodon Hα filter 3 nm FWHM
$395 $395
Astrodon SII filter 3 nm FWHM
$395 $395
Astrodon OIII filter 3 nm FWHM
$395 $395
Astrodon NII filter 3 nm FWHM
$395 $395
Astrodon Photometric Filters
Astrodon BVRIc Photometric filters
$600 $600
Astrodon Accessory Filters
Astrodon Clear filter (UV block)
$150 $150
Astrodon Luminance filter (UV/IR block)
$150 $150
Astrodon LRGB Filters
Astrodon Tru-Balance LRGB E-Series Gen 2 for KAF Full-frame sensors such as the QSI 583
$450 $490
Astrodon Tru-Balance LRGB I-Series Gen 2 for KAI Interline sensors such as the QSI 640
$450 $490
Astronomik Filters*
Astronomik Narrowband Filters, 12nm
Astronomik Hα filter 12 nm FWHM
$129 $169
Astronomik SII filter 12 nm FWHM
$129 $169
Astronomik OIII filter 12 nm FWHM
$129 $169
Astronomik Hβ filter 12 nm FWHM
$129 $169
Astronomik Narrowband Filters, 6nm
Astronomik Hα filter 6 nm FWHM
$199 $269
Astronomik Accessory Filters
Astronomik Luminance filter
$59 $59
Astronomik 1.25" Dark "filter"
Astronomik LRGB Filters
Astronomik LRGB Type IIc filter set
$279 $299
* Filters are only available when ordered
with a camera or filter wheel. When
ordering LRGB filters with a new camera,
select the filter option on the camera
order page.
Mounting Accessories
2" Nosepiece
2" nosepiece to T-Mount adapter.
Standard on all 500/600 Series QSI cameras.
Price:$49.00
1.25" Nosepiece
1.25" nosepiece to T-Mount adapter.
Price:$49.00
Canon EOS - SLR Lens Adapter
The Canon EOS SLR lens adapter provides the correct focal distance with QSI 500/600 Series "ws" model cameras, such as the 683ws and 540ws. Attaches to standard T-mount adapter.
Price:$199.00
Nikon F - SLR Lens Adapter NEW!
The Nikon F SLR lens adapter provides the correct focal distance with QSI 500/600 Series "ws" model cameras. Includes locking rotating ring to hold aperture at desired f-stop even with G lenses. Attaches to standard T-mount adapter.
Price:$249.00
T-Mount Adapter
T-Mount adapter plate for QSI 500/600 Series cameras. Includes machined aluminum cap with O-ring to keep contaminants out of the camera. Standard on most QSI 500 Series models.
Price:$99.00
C-Mount Adapter
(for Slim body cameras)
C-Mount Adapter plate for use with Slim body QSI 500/600 Series cameras (e.g. 620i).Includes machined aluminum cap with O-ring to keep contaminants out of the camera.
Price:$99.00
C-Mount Type II Adapter
(for Medium body cameras)
C-Mount Adapter plate for use with Medium body QSI 500/600 Series cameras (e.g. 532s).Includes machined aluminum cap with O-ring to keep contaminants out of the camera.
Price:$99.00
Cooling Accessories
Liquid Heat Exchanger
Mounts securely to the back of all QSI 500/600 Series models. Liquid cooling provides up to 10°C additional cooling of the CCD image sensor.
Price:$169.00
Recirculating Pump
Recirculating Pump Water recirculating pump for use with the Liquid Heat Exchanger - 115VAC.
Includes twenty five feet of clear vinyl tubing.
Price:$129.00
Other Accessories
120v AC adapter
Replacement 12v DC power supply for all 500 Series cameras.
Input: 90v-240v AC 50-60Hz.
Price:$129.00
Laser-Engraved Badge
Custom Laser-Engraved Anodized Aluminum Badge for the 500/600 Series camera Pelican case.
Up to 3 lines of 25 characters each.
