AZ3 mod for Vixen dovetails

[04Stefan07]

Has anyone modded the head of an AZ3 mount to fit any Vixen styled dovetails?

[Merlin66]

Stefan,
Bintel sell a saddle plate which fits to the 1/4" screw on the AZ3.
This then holds the Vixen dovetail.

[04Stefan07]

Something like this?

http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/Mount-Accessories/Orion-Wide-to-Narrow-Saddle/160/productview.aspx

[Merlin66]

http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/Mount-Accessories/Bintel-Dovetail-Mount--Vixen-Style-/150/productview.aspx

This is the one I use......

[04Stefan07]

Ah yes I was looking at that but I couldn't work out how to attach that to the mount.

[Merlin66]

Stefan,
I assumed you already have the top adaptor plate which gives a 1/4" thread for mounting cameras etc on the AZ3
http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/Mount-Accessories/Sky-Watcher-Adapter-1/4--20-for-AZ3-Mount/176/productview.aspx
This saddle just mounts directly onto the 1/4" threaded screw.

[04Stefan07]

Yep the mount came with adapter plate.

Thanks will suss out.

[04Stefan07]

Picked up the adapter today. Build quality looks good!

So I am guessing you used the three holes in the middle to screw it to the AZ3 plate?

[Merlin66]

Stefan,
I only use the central 1/4" tapped hole to mount the saddle.....

[04Stefan07]

No worries, will give that a go and let you know.

Thanks!