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Features

• Shortens the focal length and perfectly levels the field of view
• Very high light transmission of approx. 96%
• Also suitable for full-frame DSLR cameras
• Complete set with reducer and field leveling lens
• Including 66mm extension and spacer ring for SD 81
• Dimensions: 58mm x 30mm / 68mm x 45.3mm
• AS coatings with 99.9% light transmission
• Correct distance to the chip: 63.5 mm
• Weight: 107g / 237g

Description

Expansion of the FL55SS fluorite refractor to a high-performance astrograph
The kit consists of the high-performance reducer, the flutter for flattening the image field and the extension tube "EX TUBE 66", which was specially developed for the FL55SS Fluorite Apo refractor. This way you get a sharp image right up to the edge of the fully pre-mat sensor of your DSKR camera.

Ultra-sharp image across the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame sensor
The Flattener HD for FL55SS levels the entire field of view of the full-frame DSLR camera in primary photography. The 44mm image circle covers the entire field of view of the full-frame DSLR camera. In combination with the Reducer HD5.5, the focal length is reduced by 0.79 times (from F5.5 to F4.3), while the illumination of 44 mm is retained, which ensures sharpness over the entire image field of the DSLR camera guaranteed.

96% illumination up to the edge of the field of view
The Flattener HD was specially developed for the FL55SS refractor in order to reduce the loss of light to a minimum. The image field is fully illuminated right up to the edge.

Exceptionally high contrast
The same anti-reflective AS coatings that are used for our high-end astrograph VSD100F3.8 are also used here to achieve 99.9% light transmission per lens surface. Due to the perfect matt black surface of the Reducer HD Kit, light losses, ghosting and scattered images are completely avoided.

Warranty

Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:

Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty

Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty

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30-Day Return Policy: no postage, no restocking fee, no worries!

Astraeus Optics will cover shipping fees as well as any restocking fee that the manufacturer enforces.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Custom made items are not eligible for returns or refunds.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)

• Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
• Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

You can request a refund by Contacting Us.
We will credit you for the total purchase price upon the receipt of your return. Products returned under this policy are eligible for a refund to the original method of payment.

Defective Product Returns

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at support@astraeusoptics.com

Refunds

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@astraeusoptics.com