ZWO CAA Camera Angle Adjuster
Rotate your camera with ease and compose your shots with one click. The ZWO CAA (Camera Angle Adjuster) is ZWO’s precision electronic camera rotator, designed to simplify composition with automated software control and accurate framing.
Key Features
- Compact & Lightweight – Only 16.5 mm thick and 465 g; replaces the standard 16.5 mm ZWO adapter.
- High Efficiency – Stepper motor drive provides smooth rotation with zero deformation through a full 360° turn.
- High Positioning Accuracy – 0.02°/step resolution; positioning accuracy better than 0.1°.
- High Rigidity & Load – Withstands > 15 cN·m torque to keep your imaging train rigid.*
- High Speed – Rotates up to 7.5°/s to reduce waiting time between compositions.
- Multi‑Compatibility – Works with ASIAIR, ASIStudio, ASCOM and supports manual button control (optional HC).
- Easy Cable Management – Single USB‑C provides both power and data.
*ZWO lab test example: ASI461 + 7×50 EFW + ~1 kg accessory load (overall ≥4 kg).
Specifications
| Rotation Resolution | 0.02° per step |
|---|---|
| Positioning Accuracy | < 0.1° |
| Rotation Speed | 7.5°/s |
| Load Capacity | > 15 cN·m |
| Clear Aperture | 48 mm |
| Thickness | 16.5 mm |
| Weight | 465 g |
| Data/Power | USB Type‑C (5 V / 300 mA) |
| Supported Software | ASIAIR, ASIStudio, ASCOM |
| Thread Interfaces | M54F (front), M54M / M48M (rear, included) |
Why ZWO CAA?
The CAA makes astrophotography composition easy and fun. Rotate to the exact angle without loosening adapters or risking tilt, and keep focus/backfocus unchanged while framing mosaics, nebulae and galaxies.
Compact & Lightweight
Despite its slimline 16.5 mm body and 465 g weight, the CAA offers exceptional rigidity and replaces the standard ZWO 16.5 mm adapter in many imaging trains.
High Accuracy
With 0.02° steps and <0.1° positioning accuracy, the CAA provides repeatable angles for multi‑panel mosaics and re‑framing across sessions.
Fast Rotation
Up to 7.5°/s rotation speed reduces downtime between targets and makes test framing quick.
Multi‑Compatibility
The CAA supports ASIAIR, ASIStudio, ASCOM and manual button operation (HC optional). It integrates neatly into the ZWO ecosystem and common imaging trains.
Easy Cable Management
A single USB‑C cable handles both power and control, reducing clutter and snags.
Product Details
- Type‑C port – Power and data in one connection.
- HC port – For optional hand controller.
- Locking slot – Insert a hex wrench to lock rotation to remove jammed adapters.
Connections & Backfocus
- With ZWO FF series refractors (with/without reducer), use the supplied M48 adapters and replace the 16.5 mm adapter with the CAA.
- For Duo or 2600AIR cameras requiring M54, an optional adapter is available.
- Standard 55 mm backfocus spacing examples shown below.
Installation Steps
- Install the CAA on the threaded drawer/tube adapters.
- Install the optional 21 mm M54 adapter to keep the correct focusing distance (if required).
- Install your camera. For M48 cameras, convert the CAA rear from M54 to M48 using the supplied plate.
Structural Dimensions
CAA‑M42 Adapter
CAA‑M42 Adapter structural dimension diagram
Connection (Adapter Swap)
- Use the included wrench to remove the M54 adapter from the CAA body.
- Attach the M42 adapter to the CAA.
- Tighten the screws to complete the replacement.
What's Included
- ZWO CAA main assembly
- M54 camera connector (pre‑installed)
- M48 camera connector
- USB‑C cable
- Quick Start Guide
- 1.5 mm hex key
Why Imagers Love It
Adjusting camera rotation mid‑session often means loosening adapters, risking tilt or changing backfocus. The CAA removes that friction: secure, controlled rotation that keeps your imaging train rigid and aligned. Perfect for deep‑sky mosaics, lunar/solar panels, portable rigs and mono + filter wheel setups.