CARSON MP-842IS Monocular with Smartphone Adapter Kit User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Carson
Table of Contents
MP-842IS
Monocular with Smartphone
Adapter Kit
Instructions for Use
Carson Optical
2070 5th Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.carson.com
[email protected]
Tel: 631-963-5000 Fax:
631-427-6749
Optic Side
Inserting Phone
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Rotate to unlock top clamp.| Slide top clamps into the uppermost position.|
Insert phone into the left clamp.
Inserting Phone (cont.)
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Squeeze and pull right clamp
past edge of the phone.| Release right clamp to secure
phone.| Ensure the phone is fat as possible
to adapter.
Align & Lock
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Slide phone vertically until
the camera is roughly aligned with the camera cutout.| Turn alignment screw
until the camera is centered in the camera
cutout.| Slide top clampdown against
phone edge.
Align & Lock (cont.)
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While holding top clamp tight to phone, rotate to lock.| Fig.11 shows a
properly aligned camera. If needed, use an alignment screw and top clamp to
make further adjustments.
MULTIPLE-LENS CAMERA PHONE:
If there is more than one rear-facing camera, use the primary one.
Typically, the primary is a 1x wide-angle color camera, and the other
camera(s) are secondary.
- For Apple dual-camera phones, the primary camera is the one closest to the corner. Use photo or video mode only.
- For Android, the primary camera can be determined by which does not show an image in your app, while blocking the individual camera.
For the latest instructions on multiple camera phones, please visit www.carson.com/multicam.
Attaching to Optic
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Align optic adapter over eyepiece and press
down frmly. Be careful not to move
your camera out of alignment.| Phone can be positioned in either portrait or
landscape mode.
Attaching to Optic (cont.)
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Ensure that optic adapter is
flush to the eyepiece of your
monocular.| Turn on the camera. If an image is not centered, repeat alignment
steps (Fig. 7–11).| To maximize your image,
pinch to enlarge the image.
For best results, use in video mode.
Using Monocular Without Adapter
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If desired, attach wrist strap by
screwing bolt-on the end of the strap into the threaded socket of
monocular.| For eyeglass wearers, the eyecup should be in the innermost
position. If you do not wear eyeglasses, you may choose o to twist the eyecup
out to block stray light and reflections from your view.| Focviocus monocular
by turning
enter focus knob until Ewing image is sharp.
TO REMOVE PHONE FROM ADAPTER:
To save your alignment, make no further adjustments to the top clamp and
alignment knob. Simply remove the phone using the right clamp only as shown in
Fig.4.
USING ADAPTER AGAIN:
The alignment of your phone to the adapter should be saved from the initial
setup, so many steps can be skipped (Fig.1–2, 7–11) and only a quick fne
adjustment of the alignment may be needed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: Why does the top clamp touch the round corner of my phone, instead of
the top fat edge?
A1: This is normal for some models of phones. Just ft as close to the
rounded edge as possible and lock top clamp as normal.
Q2: Why am I getting refections and/or glare in my image?
A2: This may occur with indoor lighting. Please avoid overhead lighting
or change the angle of the lighting relative to the phone. Also, please use
without fash to avoid refections and/ or glare in photos. If there’s glare on
your phone screen that makes the image hard to view, increase the brightness
setting on the phone and view from a position with less overhead light.
Q3: I can’t align my phone vertically with the top clamp; it won’t ft.
What should I do?
A3: If you go through the alignment process (Fig.7–11), and there is no
way to achieve vertical alignment because it’s restricted by the top clamp,
try removing your phone case.
Alternatively, you can remove the top clamp assembly using a screw as shown above. For this configuration, you will not be able to save your vertical alignment between uses. Your phone will have to be adjusted for vertical positioning each time it’s placed within the adapter.
We recommend you save these four parts for use with other phones, and you can reassemble the top clamp as shown above in right fgure.
Q4: How do I know which phones will work with the adapter?
A4: Please see the smartphone sizing guide below.
SMARTPHONE SIZING GUIDE
If your phone (in its case) fits in “portrait” orientation between the 2 arrows, it will ft the smartphone monocular adapter.
Q5: My phone rotates on the eyepiece when used in landscape (horizontal)
mode.
What should I do?
A5: To correct, rotate the monocular eyepiece clockwise to its innermost
position.
Q6: My other phone camera or flash is covered by an adapter. Why is that?
A6: First, we recommend using the device with only the primary rear
camera. If problems persist, please contact customer support. Second, the fash
can be covered and is not needed for use with optics. We recommend fash
setting is turned off at all times when using an adapter.
Q7: My image doesn’t appear to be centered or is not a complete round
image; what’s wrong?
A7: The phone alignment needs to be adjusted in the vertical direction
using top clamp (Fig.7) and in the horizontal direction by using an alignment
screw (Fig.8). Check that phone is fat on the adapter (Fig.6), and the adapter
is flush with optic (Fig.14).
Tips & Tricks:
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Tap the object of interest on your phone screen to autofocus.
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For videos, tap and hold objects of interest on the phone screen for a second to lock focus.
Tap again to release the focus lock. -
In low light conditions, turn your phone screen brightness to its lowest level.
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For long sessions, try using battery cases or phone chargers to prevent your battery from draining.
APPS
- Share photos and videos through various apps (e.g. FaceTime, Messages, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
STABILIZATION
- To prevent shaking while capturing photos, attach headphones to the smartphone and use the volume buttons to activate the shutter.
- Attach monocular to a tripod to prevent external vibrations from shaking the image.
- Many phones have image stabilization features. Check your phone and turn on this feature if available. If not, there are camera apps with stabilization features.
Storage/Cleaning Information:
- For the longest life of springs/plastic, store in a dry area at room temperature.
- The adapter should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth only. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives.
- Cleaning must be done safely and carefully to avoid scratching the lenses and permanently damaging your monocular. Safe cleaning can be accomplished by following the procedure below:
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Blow away any dust or debris on the lens (or use a soft lens brush).
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To remove dirt, grease, or fingerprints, clean with a soft cotton cloth, rubbing in a circular motion. Use of coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage.
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For a more thorough cleaning, photographic type lens cleaning fluid may be used.
Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth, never directly on the lens. -
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to clean your monocular internally or try to take it apart.
Customer Service:
If you experience any difficulties, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
In the U.S.A.
Phone: 1-631-963-5000
Email: [email protected]
In the U.K.
Phone: +44 (0) 1938 557440
Email: [email protected]
In the E.U.
Phone: +44 (0) 1938 557440
Email: [email protected]
For warranty information, visit www.carson.com/warranty
MP-842IS / ©2019 R2
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