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Kenko Skymemo RS Instruction Manual

Single-axis tracking mount
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Single-Axis Tracking Mount
Instruction Manual
* Camera, ball-head and tripod are sold separately.

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  • Page 1 Single-Axis Tracking Mount Instruction Manual * Camera, ball-head and tripod are sold separately.
  • Page 2 <Precaution> Test photographing Check if the Skymemo RS works normally by taking a test shot in advance. No Compensation for Photographing Name of Each Part Power socket Power indicator Polar scope (Polar axis shaft) Polar finder (reticle rotation) Polar finder (focus adjustment)
  • Page 3 A tripod with a ball-head is not suitable. Power source The Skymemo RS uses four C batteries. For normal conditions, alkali manganese dry batteries or manganese dry batteries are recommended. Nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries and nickel hydrogen batteries are also usable, but such batteries only provide low voltage (1.2 V x 4 = 4.8 V), which may not be enough to illuminate the pilot lamp.
  • Page 4 New Functions on the main panel Tracking mode The Skymemo RS offers a new function whereby you can select the FIXED STAR mode, SUN mode or MOON mode using a switch on the main panel. Check the tracking mode before shooting.
  • Page 5 3.Placing a camera Loosen the camera rotation clamps slightly and turn the camera mount to install the camera. The flexibility of layout adjustment increases when a ball-head, etc., is used. Fig. 4 If a lens with a tripod mount ring is used, remember to use the tripod mount ring of the lens unless there is a reason to do otherwise.
  • Page 6 Follow the instructions on the battery case to install the batteries correctly, and insert the plug on the cable into the power socket on the Skymemo RS. The LED on the tracker should turn on and the motor should actuate.

  • Page 7: Polar Alignment

    2.Placing the reticle illuminator Screw the reticle illuminator into the polar scope and insert the plug into the reticle illuminator power socket on the Skymemo RS. The brightness of illumination can be adjusted through the reticle illuminator intensity control using a precision screwdriver. Next, turn the polar finder (focus adjustment) part of the polar scope until the reticle pattern is clearly visible.

  • Page 8: Polar Alignment In The Southern Hemisphere

    Position of Equatorial Telescope First, install the tripod so that one of its legs faces the North Star, and install the Skymemo RS with its polar axis oriented roughly toward the North Star. Next, adjust the orientation of the tracker accurately so that it faces the North Star directly when viewed either from the top or the side.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    The focus ring has moved. Secure the focus ring with tape beforehand. In the case of IF focusing, a significant Adjust the focus with the Skymemo RS change in Skymemo RS position may bring positioned close to the shooting position.
  • Page 10 When a long-focus lens is used or when the exposure time is long, perform guided shooting by linking a guiding scope. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. Kenko International Division 3-9-19 Nishi-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo...

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