Opticron DCC kits kits (2005) Opticron-Kyocera - Manual (Page 2)

User instructions (using 50059 cradle mount supplied)
1. Choosing an eyepiece (50065 adapter)
HDF/HR eyepieces
For best overall image quality and the widest choice of magnifications
at which a full frame image is obtained use: HDF T 40810 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, MM2 40903
2. 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.
3. 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. Tighten thumb screw until mount is secure
[Fig. 2]
4. Preparing your chosen DCC adapter and fitting the cradle
• Assemble the component parts of your chosen DCC adapter as
illustrated on previous page
• Screw the adapter to cradle mount [Fig. 3]
5. Fitting the combined assembly to the telescope eyepiece
• Place your chosen DCC adapter over the eyepiece and push down
until the internal wall contacts with the end of the eyepiece
[Fig. 4]
• Hold the main section of the adapter secure and turn the locking
ring anti-clockwise until tight making sure the camera is
horizontal [Fig. 4]
• ‘Flip’ right side of camera ready for use [Fig. 5]
For instructions on how to to operate the camera including R TUNE
continuous shooting mode, please read the instructions supplied with
the camera.
Tips for taking pictures
• The SL400R 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.
• Turn the focus wheel or knob on the telescope to focus at different
distances.
The nature of image capture with digital compact cameras means Opticron telescopes can be used as
high magnification telephoto lenses for wildlife photography.
Opticron-Kyocera digital compact camera kits are a high quality - easy to use solution to the problem of
choosing a suitable digital compact camera for this type of telephotography. The kits comprise of a
Kyocera SL400R camera and 50059 cradle mount plus the choice of either a 50064 SDL DCC adapter
for the 40935 SDL eyepiece or 50065 DCC adapter for connection to selected HDFT, HDF, HR2 and HR
eyepieces. In addition the kits include some useful accessories such as a spare battery and in-car charger.
Product information
Opticron-Kyocera SL400R camera
• 4.0 mega pixel CCD
• f.5.8~17.4mm 3x optical zoom
35mm equivalent; 38mm to 115m
Magnification; 0.76x to 2.3x
• Ultra-fast one second start up
• R tune technology enabling 3.5
frames per second continuous
shooting*
• 30fps VGA movies
• 1.5” SunBrite
® TFT transflective
brightness adjustable LCD screen
• Continuous auto focus AF with
manual override
• Macro focus mode (20-60cm)
• Ultra thin 15mm design
(LxW 103mmx66mm)
Weight: 125g (w/o battery & card)
Supplied complete with 3.7V Li ion
rechargeable battery, soft case and
software
*dependant on write speed of memory card
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 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
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]