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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Orion
SteadyPix
Telescope
®
™
Afocal Adapter for iPhone
®
#5303
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
OrionTelescopes.com
Customer Support (800) 676-1343
E-mail: support@telescope.com
Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
© 2011 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
IN 425 Rev. A 10/11
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Summary of Contents for Orion STEADYPIX 5303
- Page 1 Afocal Adapter for iPhone ® #5303 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes.com Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 © 2011 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars IN 425 Rev. A 10/11...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Compatibility Before using the SteadyPix Telescope Afocal Adapter for iPhone, please familiarize with its The Orion SteadyPix Telescope Afocal Adapter for iPhone is designed to fit the Apple features and parts, referring to Figure 2. iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, 3, and original iPhone. The SteadyPix for iPhone was designed specifi- To capture images afocally projected by your telescope, the iPhone’s camera lens must be... - Page 3 Now attach the longer arm of the scratched) so the eyepiece clamp is L-bracket to the back of the cradle facing up. Using a fairly low-power bracket using the triangular lock (long focal length) eyepiece to start knob (Figure 4). Leave both lock with, like a 25mm, insert it into the knobs slightly loose for now to allow eyepiece clamp and tighten the clamp...
- Page 4 Deep-sky Objects: Most deep-sky objects are extremely difficult to photograph using afo- adjusting the eyepiece clamp position cal photography. Try working with brighter objects such as M42 (Orion Nebula) or M13 on the slotted L-bracket arm, using the (Hercules Cluster). You will likely need a mount that tracks the motion of the sky so that lens height thumbscrew.
- Page 5 Mouting the SteadyPix on a Photo Tripod The SteadyPix also allows you to mount your iPhone directly on a standard photo tripod as shown in Figure 12, for taking scenic panoramas and for holding the camera while taking self-portraits or group photos (when you’re part of the group).
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Page 6: One-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076.