Orion StarShoot 52097 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Orion Manuals
  4. Accessories
  5. StarShoot 52097
  6. Instruction manual

Orion StarShoot 52097 Instruction Manual

Starshoot 5 mp solar system camera
Hide thumbs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

inStruCtiOn Manual
Orion
StarShoot 5 MP Solar
®
System Camera
#52097
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
Customer Support:
www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus
Corporate Offices:
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
IN 510 Rev. A 09/13

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the StarShoot 52097 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Orion StarShoot 52097

Summary of Contents for Orion StarShoot 52097

  • Page 1 Manual Orion StarShoot 5 MP Solar ® System Camera #52097 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 Customer Support: www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA IN 510 Rev. A 09/13...

  • Page 2: Parts List

    Figure 1. The 5 MP attached to telescope for solar system imaging. Software and Driver installation Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion StarShoot 5 MP Solar System camera (5 MP). The 5 MP is a high resolution color CMOS camera designed for Before the 5 MP can be used, software and camera drivers must be installed onto solar system imaging.
  • Page 3 3. Remove the eyepiece and insert the 5 MP into the 1.25” eyepiece holder on your telescope (Figure 1). Figure 4. EZPlanCap software (Mac). 4. Open Orion EZPlanCap and select a resolution to connect to camera (Figure 5 & 6). 2. In Windows XP a Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Windows 7, 8 or Vista will automatically install the device.
  • Page 4 7. If the image is white on the screen, EXPOSURE: This is represented in it’s overexposed. Adjust the expo- milliseconds. Move the slider back and sure and gain as needed to reduce forth to adjust exposure (Figure 8). the brightness. For terrestrial imag- Windows users press “Change Exp.”...
  • Page 5 To capture dark frames select the a long focal length and focal ratio for planetary number of images to take (Dark Frame imaging. Adding a 2x, 3x or higher Barlow to Quantity) and press the Calculate but- the telescope to increase magnification is not ton (Figure 11 &...
  • Page 6 • Plug the 5 MP into your computer’s USB port. • Remove the eyepiece from your telescope and insert the 5 MP. • Open Orion EZPlanCap and select a resolution. • Connect to the camera. Figure 15. Lunar imaging.
  • Page 7 Nature and scenic imaging is possible with 5 MP when used with a telescope. To re-establish camera connection, first close the Orion EZPlanCap program on Use the X and Y flip when image is reversed or upside down.

  • Page 8: Care And Maintenance

    Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens cleaning fluid (Focal Reducers and Barlow lenses available through Orion, check the catalog specifically designed for multi-coated optics can be used to clean the glass sur- or OrionTelescopes.com for more information).

  • Page 9: One-Year Limited Warranty

    (such as a copy of the original receipt) is required. This warranty is only valid in the country of purchase. This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instru- ment has been abused, mishandled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear.

Table of Contents