Opticron NV3 kits (2007) Samsung - Manual (Page 2)

User instructions
Choosing an eyepiece (50065 DCC adapter only)
HDF/HR eyepieces
For best overall image quality and the widest choice of magnifications
at which a full frame image is obtained use any of the following
eyepieces: HDF T 40810, HDF T 40937 with 50067 insert or HR 40812
with 50069 in combination with 50068 and 50067 inserts.
Depending on the focal length and objective dia. of your telescope,
other suitable eyepieces may include; HDF T 40862, HDF T 40872,
HDF T 40809, HR2 40933 and HR2 40930.
1. Initial setup
Before connecting everything together, set up your telescope and
eyepiece on a tripod as you would for viewing - making sure your
chosen eyepiece is screwed firmly into position. Focus on an object in
the normal way until the image being viewed comes into sharp focus.
Twist-type eyecups should be in the ‘down’ position and fold down
rubber eyecups should be removed.
2. Preparing the camera and clam mount
• Loosen the thumb screws on the clam mount and slide it over the
camera until the inside edge fits flush against the side of the camera
body. [Fig. 1]
• Tighten the thumb screws until the mount feels secure. [Fig. 2]
3. Preparing your chosen DCC adapter and fitting the clam mount
• Assemble the component parts of your chosen DCC adapter as
illustrated on previous page
• Screw the DCC adapter onto the clam mount [Fig. 3]
4. Fitting the cable release arm (optional) [Fig. 4]
In combination with the 25mm cable release, this attachment
reduces shake when operating the shutter. To fit, slot the arm into
the recess (top surface of clam mount) and fix into position using the
two hexagonal headed bolts supplied.
5. Fitting the combined assembly to the telescope eyepiece [Fig. 5]
• Place your chosen DCC adapter over the eyepiece and push down
until the internal wall contacts with the end of the eyepiece [a]
• Hold the main section of the adapter secure and turn the locking
ring anti-clockwise until tight making sure the camera remains
horizontal [b]
• Turn the camera ON, making sure the flash is switched off before
taking photographs. For additional guidance on how to operate the
NV3, please read the instructions supplied with the camera.
Tips for taking pictures
• The NV3 has no conventional viewfinder so images are composed
using the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned on the LCD
monitor will show a single rounded picture of the image you
originally set your scope and eyepiece to. Once this single rounded
picture is obtained you can adjust the zoom function to eliminate any
vignetting and make any fine focus adjustments using the telescope.
• Use the focusing on the telescope to focus at different distances.
Opticron digital compact camera kits are a high quality, easy to use solution to the problem of choosing
a suitable compact camera for high magnification telephotography (digi-scoping).
Current NV3 kits are available in Mini or Maxi. The Mini kit comprises a Samsung NV3 camera with a
bespoke clam mount, cable release arm + cable release plus the option of either a DCC adapter for
connection to selected HDF T, HDF, HR2 and HR eyepieces or an SDL DCC adapter for connection to
the 40935 SDL eyepiece. In addition, Maxi kits include a high capacity SD memory card, spare
rechargeable battery and in-car charger.
Product information
Samsung NV3 camera
• 7.2 mega pixel CCD
• SHD lens f.6.3~18.9mm with
3x optical zoom
35mm equivalent; 38mm to 114mm
Magnification; 0.76x to 2.28x
• F3.5~F4.5
• TTL auto focus AF
• Macro: 5~50cm (wide)
Super macro: 1~5cm (wide)
• Shutter 2~1/2000
• Exposure
- Control: Program AE, Metering:
Multi, Spot
- Compensation: ±2EV
- ISO: auto, 50, 100, 200, 400,
800, 1000
• MPEG-4 15/20/30 fps VGA movies
• 2.5” colour TFT LCD screen
• LxWxH: 94.5x57x17.5mm
• Weight: 142g (w/o battery & card)
Supplied complete with 3.7V Li-ion
rechargeable battery, charger and
software
50065 DCC adapter
The DCC adapter consists of a
2 piece locking ring in
aluminium combined with a
flexible delrin insert.
Camera side, the adapter
features a 28mm screw thread
connection to the clam mount
supporting the camera.
Eyepiece side is a push fit
connection over specific HDF
or HR eyepieces with
anti-clockwise lock down.
Inserts are available in a choice
of internal diameters to suit
different eyepieces;
• 50066 Ø51mm
• 50067 Ø45.5mm
• 50068 Ø41.5mm
1
• 50069 Ø33mm 2
1 50068 insert only fits in combination with
50067 insert.
2 50069 insert only fits in combination with
50068 and 50067 inserts.
Camera fitted with
clam mount
50064 SDL DCC
adapter
The SDL DCC adapter
mount consists of a 2
piece locking ring in
aluminium combined
with a flexible delrin
insert.
Camera side, the
adapter features a
28mm screw thread
connection to the clam
mount supporting the
camera.
1 Eyepiece side
is a push fit connection
over the 40935 SDL
eyepiece with anti-
clockwise lock down.
1 The 5mm spacer supplied
should be fitted when using the
SDL eyepiece at its lowest
magnification.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
a
b