Dovetail clamp to fit Takahashi EM-200B

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Might need some advice with this one.

Looking at photos of the EM 200B, there appear to be two holes in the top of the dec axis, which I presume are there to fix clamps and plates of various types.
Is it possible to fit a Bintel dovetail clamp, for instance, or do I need a dedicated Takahashi part. I will be mounting an 80mm refractor with a Vixen style dovetail mounting bracket.

[gbeal]

I have a Cassidy on mine (not the "B" model though, a later one), but ADM also make the item you are after. Google ADM.
Gary

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Thanks Gary!

Edit: I've had a look over at ADM. There is the Losmandy D series and the Vixen V series. I'm guessing the Losmandy is more stable, especially for AP.

[gbeal]

Rowland,
yes, the D series Losmandy seems to be the default one these days. As an aside ADM make a dual saddle, and if you have both rails that is what I would get.
Anthony is excellent to deal with as well, very good.
Gary

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Thanks Gary. I'm assuming M8 threads.

[gbeal]

Dunno to be honest, but yes seems about right. Anthony supplies them IIRC anyway. You can always ask him, he will know.
Gary

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Thanks.