Celestron 52260 Attaching a Camera, Focusing The Camera, Storing Your Wide View Spotting Scope

Attaching a Camera

To attach a camera to your Wide View Spotter:

1.Remove all visual accessories.

2.Thread the proper T-Ring onto the built-in T-Adapter threads at the end of the eyepiece holder.

3.Mount your camera body onto the T-Ring the same as you would any other lens.

Focusing The Camera

The focusing mechanism is the same photographically and visually. However, due to the high magnification, the micro prism focuser in your camera may "black out." If this is the case, you will have to use the ground glass portion of your focusing screen, which itself may be dark. For the best results, take your time. Look at your subject carefully to make sure that you have the sharpest possible focus. To achieve a very sharp focus, consider using a focusing magnifier. These devices are readily available from your local camera store.

If you can not get a sharp focus, check to see if your subject is closer than the near focus distance listed in the "Technical Specification" section.

Storing Your Wide View Spotting Scope

To minimize the need to clean your spotting scope, replace all lens covers after use. The spotting scope can be left on a tripod for display purposes or returned to its shipping carton. Since the rear cell of your Wide View spotting scope is not sealed, the eyepiece or protective cover MUST be placed over the opening in the rear cell when not in use. This will prevent contaminants from entering the optical system.

Technical Specifications

Below is pertinent technical information on your Wide View spotting scope that you may find useful.

	80mm Wide View	102mm Wide View
Optical System	Refractor	Refractor
Aperture:	80mm (3.15")	102mm (4")
Focal Length:	400mm (16")	500mm (20")
Near Focus: with low power eyepiece	~13'	~17
Useful Power Range:	12x to 189x	15x to 240x
Linear Field of View:	131' with 20mm Eyepiece	131' with 25mm Eyepiece
	(53' with 10mm Eyepiece)	(53' with 10mm Eyepiece)
Angular Field of View:	2.5° with 20mm Eyepiece	2.5° with 25mm Eyepiece
	(1.0° with 10mm Eyepiece)	(1.0° with 10mm Eyepiece)
F/ratio:	f/5	f/5
Length:	15.5"	21"
Weight:	4 lbs. 11 oz	5 lbs.

Note: All specifications are stated for the Wide View spotting scopes using the standard accessories. These specifications are approximate and may change without notice.

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