ScopeTronix MaxView DSLR Manual

Variable projection adapter 2.0

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Thank you for purchasing the ScopeTronix MaxView DSLR. This adapter was designed

to meet the demanding needs of the professional Digital (or ﬁlm) SLR user and was

manufactured using the ﬁnest materials and quality workmanship to provide a lifetime of

trouble free service. Please take the time to read and understand the directions fully as

this versatile adapter may be used in a number of different ways and the methods used

may vary depending on the type of telescopeyou are using it on. The various methods of

using this adapter are outlined-below in order of magniﬁcation achieved (lowest to

highest). Keep in mind that high magniﬁcation is most useful for smaller, brighter light

sources such as planets or double stars. Just like

magniﬁcation the dimmer the object will appear. Increasing exposure time can help make

up for this. Please see the

astrophotography. The MaxView DSLR has a standard 42mm T-Thread on top. You will

need the proper T-Ring to attach it to your particular brand of camera. You can also use

ScopeTronix step rings to mate this adapter to the lens of most cameras for afocal

projection. See the section titled "Afocal Projection" for more information.

2"-1.25

Adapter: Your 2" unit includes a special 1.25" eyepiece adapter for using 1.25

eyepieces. It arrives in a plastic bag stored within the body of the MaxView DSLR. This

adapter is only used with 1.25'eyepieces. The adapter uses a set screw and hex wrench

(included) to secure the adapter onto the 1.25" eyepiece. Simply use the wrench to loosen

the set screw on the side of the adapter a few turns, then insert the 1.25" eyepiece and

lightly snug the screw back down to hold it in place. Do not overtighten. When using the

adapter ﬁrst attach it to the 1.25" eyepiece, then insert the eyepiece and adapter together

into to MaxView DSLR body.

Warning: The combined weight of the MaxView DSLR with an eyepiece and

camera body can be considerable. Your telescope should be counterbalanced witha

proper balance weight system as needed to prevent undue stress on the drive system.

We recommend that you use the unit directly into the telescope without a diagonal

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Page 1 Adapter: Your 2" unit includes a special 1.25" eyepiece adapter for using 1.25 eyepieces. It arrives in a plastic bag stored within the body of the MaxView DSLR. This adapter is only used with 1.25'eyepieces. The adapter uses a set screw and hex wrench (included) to secure the adapter onto the 1.25"...
Page 2 Prime focus gives the lowest possible magniﬁcation and the widest possible ﬁeld of view. To use your MaxView DSLR at prime focus simply remove any eyepieces you may have in it. Fully collapse the unit to its lowest position and remove the MaxPower lens from the bottom of the unit by unscrewing it from the chrome barrel.
Page 3 Vignetting describes an image with a dark circle around it, similar to looking through a pipe. There is an article on the ScopeTronix website that covers this in detail but brieﬂy you can reduce vignetting by following a few simple rules.
Page 4 There can be a steep learning curve to achieving good astrophotos but luckily there are a lot of resources readily available on the internet. There are somne basic articles on the ScopeTronix website and there are literally dozens of websites devoted to astrophotography. There are also very active user groups such as the Digital_Astro"...

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