Opticron FS7 kits (2010) Panasonic User Manual

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User instructions

1. Choosing an eyepiece (50065 DCC adapter only)
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 40809, HR2 40933 and
HR2 40930.

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. Twist-
type eyecups should be in the ‘down’ position and fold down rubber
eyecups should be removed from the eyepiece.

3. Attaching the camera mount to the camera body
The camera slots into the cradle [Fig. 1] and is fixed in position by
screwing the thumbscrew into the 1/4" socket on the underside of the
camera body [Fig. 2]

4. Preparing and fitting your chosen adapter
• Assemble the component parts of your chosen adapter as illustrated

on previous page. [Fig. 6]

• If using 41114, make sure the 28mm threaded step ring is fitted to

the main housing.

• Screw the adapter onto the camera mount. [Fig. 3]
• The camera is now ready to attach to the viewing eyepiece. [Fig. 4]

5. Fitting the combined assembly to the telescope eyepiece [Fig. 5]
• Place assembly over the eyepiece and push down until the internal wall

of the adapter comes into contact 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
FS7 please read the instructions supplied with the camera.

Tips for taking pictures
• The FS7 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 camera zoom to eliminate any
vignetting and make any fine focus adjustments using the telescope.

Opticron FS7 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). FS7 kits
contain a Panasonic Lumix FS7 camera with 2GB SD memory card and bespoke camera mount plus
the option of one of the following:
a. DCC adapter and 2 inserts for connection to selected HDF T, HDF, HR2 and HR eyepieces
b. Photoadapter push-fit SDL (28mm thread) for connection to the 40935 SDL eyepiece
Optional accessories include a 4GB SD card, universal cable release system and spare Panasonic
Li-ion rechargeable battery.

Product information

Panasonic Lumix FS7 camera
• 10 megapixel CCD
• Optical image stabiliser
• Zoom lens f.5.5~22mm aspheric

4x optical zoom

35mm equivalent; 33mm to 132mm
Magnification; 0.66x to 2.64x

• F2.8~F5.9
• TTL auto focus
• Macro: 5~50cm (wide)
• Shutter: 8~1/2000
• Shooting: single or burst
• Exposure

- Metering: Multiple
- Compensation: ±2EV

1/3 EV steps

- ISO: auto, 80, 100, 200, 400,

800, 1600, High sense mode
1600-6400

• Modes

- Program (Intelligent Auto,

Normal, 25 Scene, Movie)

• 2.7” TFT LCD monitor
• WxHxD: 97x54.4x21.7mm
• Weight: 117g (w/o battery & card)

Supplied complete with 3.6V Li-ion rechargeable
battery, charger and software

50065 DCC adapter
The DCC adapter comprises an
aluminium tube & locking ring
that can be fitted with a
number of delrin inserts of
different diameters.
Camera side, the DCC adapter
features a 28mm thread
connection to the lens mount
supporting the camera.
Eyepiece side, the push-fit
connection over specific HDF
or HR eyepieces has
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

• 50069 Ø33mm

50068 insert only fits in combination with
50067 insert.

50069 insert only fits in combination with
50068 and 50067 inserts.

Camera fitted with
mount

41114 Photoadapter
push-fit SDL (28mm)
A lightweight aluminium
tube assembly
manufactured to the
diameter of the 40935
SDL eyepiece. Camera
side, the adapter is fitted
with a 28mm

thread for

connection to the mount
supporting the camera.
Eyepiece side, the push-fit
connection over the
40935 SDL eyepiece has
a locking thumb screw.

Note: To get the best
image adjust
magnification setting on
the eyepiece to; HR 66
38x, HR 80 48x, GS 665
32x, GS 815, ES 80 40x

Also supplied with 42mm
T-mount step ring

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Fig. 6