Opticron Olympus Sylus VG-180 kits User Manual

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Opticron VG-180 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). VG-180
kits contain an Olympus Stylus VG-180 camera with 8GB 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 and 40936 SDL eyepieces.
A universal cable release system is available as an optional extra.

Olympus Stylus VG-180 Camera
• 16 megapixel CCD
• AVI movie recording
• Digital image stabiliser
• Zoom lens f.4.7-23.5mm

5x optical zoom

35mm equivalent; 26mm to 130mm

20x digital zoom

• F2.8~F6.5
• TTL auto focus
• Shutter: 2~1/2000
• AF mode: Face Detect iESP / Spot /

Tracking

• 6.8cm (2.7”) TFT LCD display
• WxHxD: 95.4x58.2x21.0mm
• Weight: 122g (inc battery & card)

Supplied complete with 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable
battery, charger and software

41114 Photoadapter
Push-fit SDL (28mm)
A lightweight aluminium
tube assembly
manufactured to the
diameter of the 40935/36
SDL eyepieces. Camera
side, the adapter is
fitted with a 28mm

step ring that connects
to the camera mount.
Eyepiece side, the push-fit
connection over the SDL
eyepiece has a locking
thumb screw.

Note: To get the best
image when using the
40935 SDL, 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

50065 DCC Adapter
The DCC Adapter comprises an
aluminium tube & locking ring
that can be fitted with a number
of compression ring 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.

Product Information

Camera fitted with

mount

Fig. 1

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Fig. 5

User Instructions

1. Choosing an eyepiece (50065 DCC Adapter only)
For the highest overall image quality use HDF T 40810 eyepiece with
50067 insert. Depending on the focal length and objective dia. of
your telescope other suitable eyepieces 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 you are using the 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]

• For 50065 DCC Adapter, hold the main section of the adapter secure

and turn the locking ring anti-clockwise until tight making sure the
camera remains horizontal. [b]

• For 41114 Photoadapter Push-fit SDL, tighten thumb screw.
• Turn the camera ON, making sure the flash is switched off before

taking photographs. For additional guidance on how to operate the
camera please read the instructions supplied.

Tips for taking pictures
• The VG-180 doesn’t have a 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.

• For general digi-scoping use sport or P mode setting ISO to 400 and

adjusting exposure control as required. To minimise shake when
pressing the shutter, use a pinch grip with your thumb on the base of
the camera, try the 2 sec timer or optional cable release frame.

Fig. 6