The Player One Mini Guiding 100 mm set (SKU: MINIGS) is a compact optical and mounting kit for use with a guide camera during astrophotography. It uses a CS lens with an adjustable focal length of 5–100 mm, allowing the field of view and image scale to be adjusted. The holder with two rings and adjustment screws allows the lens direction to be aligned, while its mounting foot attaches the set to a suitable finder shoe.

Key features

• adjustable lens focal length from 5 to 100 mm
• manual focus and aperture adjustment
• two 40 mm diameter rings with adjustment screws
• CS–1.25" adapter for connecting the lens to a guide camera
• set weight of approximately 270 g without a camera

Set contents

• lens with an adjustable focal length of 5–100 mm and a CS mount
• holder with two 40 mm rings, adjustment screws and a mounting foot for a finder shoe
• adapter by Player One, CS–1.25"

Technical specifications

• manufacturer: Player One Astronomy
• product code (SKU): MINIGS
• lens focal length range: 5–100 mm
• maximum lens aperture: f/1.6
• lens mount: CS
• supported sensor format according to the lens specifications: up to 1/3"
• focus adjustment: manual
• aperture adjustment: manual
• lens-side adapter thread: CS, female
• camera-side adapter thread: M28.5 × 0.6, male
• adapter optical length: 5 mm
• adapter external thread length: 2.5 mm
• number of holder rings: 2
• ring diameter: 40 mm
• holder mounting: mini dovetail foot for a suitable finder shoe
• mechanical component material: metal
• set weight without a camera: approximately 270 g

The set is designed for compact Player One guide cameras. The manufacturer excludes compatibility with the brand's larger planetary cameras due to their housing size. The guide camera is not included in the set and is sold separately.