Opticron i5 kits (2006) 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, HR2 40930 and MM2 40903.
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 put in the ‘down’ position and fold down
rubber eyecups should be removed.
2. Preparing the camera and cradle mount
• Open the cradle mount to its fully extended position and slide it over
the camera body as shown in [Fig. 1]
• Ensure that the inside edge of the cradle fits flush against the side of
the camera body. Using the hexagonal key supplied, tighten the
screw until the mount feels secure. [Fig. 2]
WARNING. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
3. Preparing your chosen DCC adapter and fitting the cradle mount
• Assemble the component parts of your chosen DCC adapter as
illustrated on previous page
• Screw the adapter to cradle 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 the cradle 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. For instructions on how to operate the
camera, please read the instructions supplied with the camera.
Tips for taking pictures
• The i5 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/Samsung digital compact camera kits are a high quality, easy to use solution to the problem of
choosing a suitable digital compact camera for high magnification telephotography (digi-scoping).
The main components of the kit comprise of a Samsung i5 camera with a bespoke cradle mount 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. The kits also include some useful
accessories such as a high capacity SD memory card, cable release arm + cable release, spare battery
and in-car charger.
Product information
Samsung i5 camera
• 5.0 mega pixel CCD
• SHD lens f.6.6~19.8mm with
3x optical zoom
35mm equivalent; 39mm to 117m
Magnification; 0.78x to 2.34x
• F3.5~F4.5
• TTL auto focus AF
• Macro: 5~50cm (wide)
Super Macro: 1~5cm (wide)
• Shutter 1~1/2000
• ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
• Safety Flash*
• 11 scene modes
• MPEG-4 30fps VGA movies
• 2.5” colour TFT LCD screen
• PictBridge compatible
• Ultra thin (17.3mm) stainless steel
body. (LxW 89.6mmx59.8mm)
Weight: 133g (w/o battery & card)
Supplied complete with 3.7V Li-ion
rechargeable battery, cradle charger
and software
*For more information visit; www.samsungcamera.co.uk
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 cradle 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 shown with
cradle 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
cradle 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
shown without cable release arm