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Celestron – NexYZ – 3–Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope

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Size: NeXYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter


Style: Adapter


Features

  • A complete digiscoping solution: NexYZ connects your smartphone to almost any eyepiece
  • NexYZs patented design works with telescopes (with most 1.25 or 2 eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes (with the included adapter rings).

Description

NexYZ fits any eyepiece from 35 mm to 60 mm in diameter including telescopes with 1.25” and 2” eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, and binoculars. NexYZ will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included adapter ring, which takes the usable diameter down to 25 mm, the size of a standard microscope eyepiece. A strong spring and a threaded twist lock provide a two-level strong and secure grip on the optical instrument’s eyepiece so you can image with confidence. NexYZ also accommodates a huge range of smartphones. The phone platform is fully adjustable and can fit any device—usually with the case still on. Even larger “phablets” like the iPhone 8 Plus and latest Samsung Galaxy devices work perfectly. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease. If multiple people want to capture a shot through your optic, NexYZ’s simple spring-loaded clamps make it easy to remove one device and replace it with another in seconds. NexYZ is the ideal solution for star parties and group bird walks where everyone wants their own shot of the action. Easy as X-Y-Z - What makes NexYZ different from other smartphone adapters? The three-axis adjustment. Most adapters rely on you placing your phone perfectly on the platform and only offer limited adjustment in two axes. But NexYZ gives you the power to place your phone on the platform, center it over the eyepiece with the X and Y knobs, and then move up or down over the eyepiece until you have the entire field of view in your shot. And even though this adjustment is ultra-precise, it’s still quicker and easier than with other adapters. From start to finish, the process only takes about 30 seconds, including the time it takes to insert the phone into NexYZ, attach NexYZ to an eyepiece, start the camera app, and center the camera over the eyepiece using the knobs. If you switch phones, eyepieces, or optical instruments, you will need only slight adjustments to re-center the camera over the new eyepiece. You can also switch your image from portrait to landscape simply by turning the padded eyepiece clamp and readjusting the X, Y, and Z axis to realign your phone with the eyepiece. NOTE: NexYZ fits telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. It will not fit riflescopes. NexYZ will work with most phone cases, but if you have an especially large phone case with built-in batteries or a folio style case, Celestron recommends removing it for optimal use. US and International Patents Pending. The phone clamp can open to 92mm in width. The bottom of the phone can be as much as 160mm from the center of the camera on the phone.

Brand: Celestron


Color: Black


Compatible Devices: Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Monoculars and Microscopes


Compatible Phone Models: Works with virtually all smartphone models, including the latest devices from Apple, Samsung, and Google. See more


Mounting Type: NexYZ connects your smartphone to almost any eyepiece


Product Dimensions: 5.25 x 6 x 8 inches


Item Weight: 1 pounds


Item model number: NEX-3AXI


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 25, 2018


Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC


Country of Origin: China


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Size: NeXYZ DX 3 Axis Phone Adapter w/ Bluetooth Style: Adapter
I tested 4 different phone attachment devices and this one (in my opinion) came in a close second to one made by Accuview. I think both are very capable and this one has some benefits that might tilt your decision in it's favor. The most important positive for this one is that I found it insanely easy to use. Insanely. Easy. To. Use. The co-axial X-Y knobs were fantastic and the Z knob worked as desired. At first I thought the claw shaped clip would be a big negative but once the "safety clamp" was tightened down it was remarkably stable and it gripped solidly. The other pro is both a plus and my one negative - the whole unit is made of plastic. This means it's much lighter than a similar unit made of metal but it may not be as durable. A usage note - If you're looking for a phone mount like this you really must also have a remote shutter release device or you'll be fighting "the shakes" at every picture. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023 by Brian McMinn
    • IMPORTANT! Please read. Best mount I've found.
Size: NeXYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter Style: Adapter
The media could not be loaded. Ok, so some people have noted the mount can be loose and the phone will not stay in position. This is a case where RTFM (Read The Fine Manual) would have saved the day. Each axis has two adjustment screws that tune the tension of the linear rails increasing the stability of the mount. Look up "NexYZ tension adjustment" on Google for the manual and watch my review video. Overall this mount exceeds my expectations. It is far sturdier than I expected, but not as sturdy as it could have been but enough to easily trust my note 20 ultra to it. Is it worth the money? Absolutely. Does it work as well as I would have liked? Not as well as I would have liked. However, this is the best mobile device digiscopeing mount I've found. It has metal rack and pinion gearing and well thought out adjustment mechanisms. It has generous fitment; a Note 20 Ultra fits with room to spare. The Eyepiece arm has excellent fitment and a very good tension adjustment mechanism. It works well on my large 2" Mead QX eyepiece. My real issue with it is the need to be able to move the phone out of the way to position, and reposition. The phone back over the eyepiece for long exposure. Secondly, you WILL need counterbalance weight if you are using a GOTO telescope. Please please please for the sake of your poor telescope's gears, do not use this without balancing your scope with your eyepiece, mount, and phone. Those are minor gripes and definitely not a deal breaker. There is no way you could get me to send it back. By far the best mount. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021 by Michael G
    • A great little outreach tool for amateur astronomers
Size: NeXYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter Style: Adapter
I like to do afocal astrophotography using a smartphone. Originally, I would hold the smartphone to the eyepiece, wiggle it around until I got the image in the camera app's viewscreen, try to focus the best I could, and snap the picture. My main telescope is usually a Dobsonian, and since they aren't guided, it is a fine balance of moving the scope to center the object, then moving the camera to get it in the view and take the photo before the object drifted out of the Dob's eyepiece again. Occasionally, I could get a good image, but most of them were blurry or showed nothing at all. A few years ago, I purchased a GoSky universal smartphone adapter which held a smartphone up to the eyepiece and kept it steady. This removed one of the variables (aligning the phone to the eyepiece) and made taking photos much easier. The adapter I had worked for almost any smartphone, and held the phone to the eyepiece with 3 rubber-lined strips. The strips were narrow, however, and didn't really accomodate phones with curved backs very well. Unfortunately, my smartphone did have a bit of a curved back, so if the telescope were at certain angles, I had to be very careful that the phone didn't suddenly pop out of the adapter and crash to the ground. The other downside to this particular adapter was its limitation to being used by 1.25" or smaller eyepieces. This meant that the only eyepieces I could use it with were those with smaller apparent fields of view. This wasn't a problem for imaging planets or even the Moon, but widefield sky shots were all but impossible. A few months ago, I saw an ad for the Celestron NexYZ universal smartphone adapter. This one had better phone grips (the gripper bars were plastic instead of metal, but were taller and curved inward, making a better clamp onto the phone. It also would attach to both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces, meaning I could use it for any eyepiece in my collection. Still, this wasn't enough to push me over the edge in getting one. The price was a hefty $60 for a mostly-plastic gadget that I already had. I felt I could wait awhile to get this one. That is, until one night last November... I had set up the club's 20" Obsession in my driveway. I was still practicing getting it set up and taken down in the dark, so that whenever I took it to darker skies, I wouldn't struggle. It takes me about 15-20 minutes to get it all set up, and by the time I had finished collimating, clouds had started to roll in. The Moon was still uncovered, though, so I thought it would be cool to take some photos of it and compare them to those of my 12" Dob. I slipped my smartphone into the GoSky adapter, popped in an eyepiece and aligned it to my camera lens and then popped the whole contraption into the telescope's focuser and tightened it down. I then swung the Obsession over towards the Moon and in the blink of an eye, my smartphone popped out of the adapter and went crashing to my driveway. Horrified, my heart fell into my stomach and I turned on my flashlight and went to see what was left of my phone. The back of the phone had popped off, my phone battery lay several inches away, and my glass screen protector was shattered. After a careful look, there was thankfully no actual damage to the phone. However, if I ever wanted to try taking photos with the Obsession, I was going to need a better adapter. I kept looking online and after a week or two, found a sale on the NexYZ on Amazon for $50. I pressed the Checkout button and the adapter was soon on its way. Opening the well-packed box revealed the NexYZ. Compared to my previous smartphone adapter, this thing was huge. I immediately wondered whether its sheer size and bulk would cause balancing issues for my telescopes. The design itself, however, was pretty clever. There were three adjustment knobs which moved the smartphone platform in relation to the eyepiece clamp. One knob for each of the X, Y and Z axes. This must be how Celestron came up with the name. There was a fourth thumbscrew which, when fully loosened, would allow the eyepiece clamp to open wider and then could be tightened again to ensure a snug fit to the eyepiece. This can be a bit hard to reach when the unit is attached to the telescope, but not impossible. Also included in the box were a couple of rings that could be fitted over smaller eyepieces (such as microscopes, binoculars, or even the old-style 0.965" eyepieces). Functionality: ★★★★☆ The NexYZ does exactly what it says it does. This adapter is great at holding any smartphone in place. I can put in my smartphone and literally turn the adapter to any angle and the smartphone doesn't budge. The large size is a bit of a hindrance, however. You may have to put your camera at an odd viewing angle in order to keep the adjustment knobs from bumping into the telescope's focuser knobs. This brings up another possible problem: The torque from a heavy smartphone at an odd angle can cause the eyepiece to begin to unscrew from its barrel. It will only unscrew a little bit (well under half a turn, usually) until it reaches equilibrium with gravity, but it can be a bit disconcerting. In practice, the eyepiece is in no danger of coming completely unscrewed from its barrel (unless it's only barely hanging on to start with) and is merely a minor annoyance. The X and Y axis knobs are located on the same shaft, one right above the other. The Z axis, which raises or lowers the smartphone above the eypiece, has its controls on a separate knob on another side of the adapter. If you don't have the eyepiece clamped low enough, as you lower the phone, you may find your smartphone bumping into the eyepiece clamp pivot, which changes its angle a bit. Quality: ★★★★☆ At first, I was a bit disappointed to see so much plastic. Except for the screw mechanisms, the entire adapter is plastic. However, I soon learned that this served a purpose. The plastic helps to keep the adapter as light as possible, which is especially important due to its size. Clamping this on an eyepiece with a smartphone attached can easily shift the balance point of the telescope. The plastic minimizes this as much as possible. All three axes use simple worm gears to position the phone. They work well enough most of the time, but at certain angles will slip a bit. At times, I've had to hold the gear knob with my hand when taking the photo in order to keep the eyepiece centered in the shot. There are small adjustment screws which will tighten the gears a bit, but then they become difficult to turn at all. My particular smartphone, an LG V20, has two off-centered cameras. One of them is right at the edge of the adapter's left-right range, so it can be a bit of a problem. Luckily, for most angles, the gear doesn't slip and everything works perfectly. Adaptability: ★★★★☆ While there are a few 2-inch eyepieces that are too big for the NexYZ to get its arms around, there aren't many. Also, it seems equally at home on a refractor or reflector (I didn't get the chance to try it on a catadipotric telescope, but I don't foresee any problems there. In fact, one of its advertising photos shows it attached to a catadioptric scope). Cost: ★★★☆☆ The price is a bit on the expensive side, especially considering it is generally a bunch of plastic bits screwed together. However, if you're serious about taking astrophotos with your smartphone, this is the best adapter I've tried. I connect my smartphone to my telescope a lot at outreach events to allow multiple people to "see through the eyepiece" at the same time, so it is worth the cost to me. Overall: ★★★★☆ In general, I'm quite pleased with the Celestron NexYZ. It has a few quirks, but it does its job effectively and I feel safe leaving the smartphone in the cradle while I slew to a new object. It usually takes me a few minutes to get the phone properly centered over each eyepiece and ready to snap photos. For this reason, I try to limit eyepiece swapping as much as possible during the evening. For outreach events, this also makes it impractical to allow visitors to use the adapter to take photos with their own phone unless you have a short and patient line at your telescope. To make sure everything is aligned properly in the dark, I will make the Moon my first target, if it's available. It's big and bright and easy to find and focus on. Failing that, I will shine a flashlight down the tube of the telescope. It will appear as a bright unfocused circle of light to the camera. Once you have that circle centered as well as possible, you know you are aligned and can then take aim at whatever target you wish. In summary, if you are interested in doing some afocal astrophotography with your smartphone, you can save a lot of frustration and wasted time by getting an adapter. And if you're going to get an adapter, this is currently the best one I've seen. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019 by Tom & Jul Campbell
    • Mehh...
Size: NeXYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter Style: Adapter
Review Image by Miles Miles
Was initially super excited about this product because so far it had been the beat one I've used by far because of the 3rd axis you can adjust which is huge for using a telescope or anything similar. It worked pretty well for a couple times and then it jumped off its track one single time and almost broke my phone and now will not stay together and now stuck with a very expensive phone holder that is useless too me... I really really wanted this to work and hoped to get alot of great use in my new hobby of astrophotography and expected a little more quality product out of a company like Celestron.. I will update review if anything changes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024 by Miles Miles

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