A wide variety of accessories are available to customize your QSI 500 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 Series camera.
Software Accessories Add MaxIm LE or MaxIm DL to your camera at time of purchase.
Filter Accessories
QSI 500 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 Series cameras.
Mounting Accessories
Several different options are available for mounting a QSI 500 Series to your telescope or other optics.
Other Accessories
Power and other accessories for QSI 500 Series cameras.
500 Series WSG Accessories
500 Series WSG Upgrade
Upgrade your existing QSI 500 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 500 Series WSG model.
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 500 Series WSG model.
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 QSI 500 Series 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 NEW!
This 5mm spacer, which goes between the QSI 500 Series camera body and WSG cover extends the range of suitable guide cameras to include any guide 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
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 Series WS and WSG models. Accepts 31mm unmounted filters plus standard 1.25" filters. Ideal for quick change of additional filter sets. 31mm filters available from Astrodon and IDAS. For 31mm filters, order Astrodon filters below
and specify "31mm filters" in the Order Comments field during checkout.
Price:$249.00
Astrodon Filters*
Astrodon 1.25" Narrowband Filters, 5nm
Astrodon 1.25" Ha filter 5 nm FWHM - $275
Astrodon 1.25" SII filter 5 nm FWHM - $275
Astrodon 1.25" OIII filter 5 nm FWHM - $275
Astrodon 1.25" Red Continuum 5 nm FWHM - $275
Astrodon 1.25" Narrowband Filters, 3nm
Astrodon 1.25" Ha filter 3 nm FWHM - $395
Astrodon 1.25" SII filter 3 nm FWHM - $395
Astrodon 1.25" OIII filter 3 nm FWHM - $395
Astrodon 1.25" NII filter 3 nm FWHM - $395
Astrodon 1.25" Photometric Filters
Astrodon 1.25" BVRIc Photometric filters - $600
Astrodon 1.25" Accessory Filters
Astrodon 1.25" Clear filter (UV block) - $150
Astronomik Filters*
Astronomik 1.25" Narrowband Filters, 12nm
Astronomik 1.25" Ha filter 12 nm FWHM - $129
Astronomik 1.25" SII filter 12 nm FWHM - $129
Astronomik 1.25" OIII filter 12 nm FWHM - $129
Astronomik 1.25" Narrowband Filters, 6nm
Astronomik 1.25" Ha filter 6 nm FWHM - $199
Astronomik 1.25" Accessory Filters
Astronomik 1.25" Luminance filter - $59
Astronomik 1.25" Dark "filter"- $29
* Filters are only available when ordered
with a camera or filter wheel. LRGB filter
sets are available on camera model pages.
Mounting Accessories
2" Nosepiece
2" nosepiece to T-Mount adapter.
Standard on all 500 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 Series "ws" model cameras, such as the 532ws and 540ws. Attaches to standard T-mount adapter.
Price:$199.00
Nikon F - SLR Lens Adapter
The Nikon F SLR lens adapter provides the correct focal distance with QSI 500 Series "ws" model cameras, such as the 532ws and 540ws. Attaches to standard T-mount adapter.
Price:$199.00
T-Mount Adapter
T-Mount adapter plate for QSI 500 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 Series cameras (e.g. 520i).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 Series cameras (e.g. 520s).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 Series models. Liquid cooling provides up to 10°C additional CCD image sensor cooling reducing the temperature of the CCD up to 45°C below the circulating fluid. For use in warm weather.
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 Series camera Pelican case.
Up to 3 lines of 25 characters each.
