Opticron NV100HD kits (2009) Samsung 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 40872, 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. Preparing the camera and lens mount
• Loosen the locking ring on the lens mount and slide the mount over

the lens housing on the camera until it fits flush against the front of
the camera body. [Fig. 1]

• Holding the camera and locking ring section of the lens mount in

one hand, turn the main tube of the lens mount clockwise until the
mount is securely tightened. [Fig. 2]

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

on previous page. [Fig. 6]

• Screw the adapter onto the camera lens 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
NV100HD, please read the instructions supplied with the camera.

Tips for taking pictures
• The NV100HD 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.

• Set shooting mode to either P or M giving you access to the majority

of manual functions including; Shooting mode (single, high speed
and Mcapture), Metering, Flash ON/OFF, ISO settings and Exposure
Compensation.

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).
NV100 kits are available in Mini or Maxi. The Mini kit comprises a Samsung NV100HD camera with
2Gb SD memory card and bespoke camera lens 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. SDL DCC adapter for connection to the 40935 SDL eyepiece
Maxi kits include a 4GB SD card, remote control, spare Li-ion rechargeable battery and an AC mains
/ DC in-car charger.

Product information

Samsung NV100HD camera
• 14.7 mega pixel CCD
• Schneider KREUZNACH lens

f.6.0~21.6mm
3.6x optical zoom

35mm equivalent; 28mm to 102mm
Magnification; 0.56x to 2.04x

• F2.8~F5.9
• TTL auto focus (multi, spot, face)
• Macro: 5~80cm (wide)
• Shutter 1~1/2000
• Exposure

- Control: Program AE, Metering:

Multi, Spot

- Compensation: ±2EV

1/3 EV steps

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

800, 1600, 3200

• Shooting

- 16 scene modes, continuous,

high speed & multiple capture

• AVI MPEG-4 1280x720HD 30 fps
• 3.0” hVGA Touch Screen
• WxHxD: 94.9x59.5x19.9mm
• Weight: 138g (w/o battery & card)

Supplied complete with 3.7V 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
lens mount

50064 SDL DCC adapter
(41113 + 41123 model)
This adapter comprises an
aluminium tube &
locking ring fitted with a
delrin insert
manufactured to the
diameter of the 40935
SDL eyepiece.
Camera side, the adapter
is fitted with a 28mm
thread for connection to
the lens mount supporting
the camera. Eyepiece
side, the push-fit
connection over the
40935 SDL eyepiece has
anti-clockwise lock down.
Important 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

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