CARSON RP-100SP Smartphone Telescope Adapter Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Carson
Table of Contents
CARSON RP-100SP Smartphone Telescope Adapter
Included with:
- RP-100SP Telescope
- RP-200SP Telescope
- RP-300SP Telescope
- RP-400SP Telescope
Inserting Phone
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Rotate to unlock top clamp.
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Slide top clamp into uppermost position.
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Insert phone into left clamp.
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Squeeze and pull right clamp past edge of phone.
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Release right clamp to secure phone.
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Ensure phone is flat as possible to adapter.
Align & Lock
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Slide phone vertically until camera is roughly aligned with camera cutout.
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Turn alignment screw until camera is centered in camera cutout.
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Slide top clamp down against phone edge.
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.
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While holding top clamp tight to phone, rotate to lock.
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Figure 11 shows a properly aligned camera. If needed, use alignment screw and top clamp to make further adjustments.
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To prevent eyepiece from rotating, tighten set screw to lock in place.
Attaching to Optic
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Align optic adapter over eyepiece and press down firmly. Be careful not to move your camera out of alignment.
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Phone can be positioned in either portrait or landscape mode.
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Ensure that optic adapter is flush to the eyepiece of your telescope.
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Turn on camera. If image is not centered, repeat alignment steps.
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To maximize your image, pinch to enlarge image. For best results, use in video mode.
TO REMOVE PHONE FROM ADAPTER:
To save your alignment, make no further adjustments to the top clamp and
alignment knob. Simply remove phone using 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, 7-10) and only a quick fine
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 flat edge?
A1: This is normal for some models of phones. Just fit as close to
rounded edge as possible and lock top clamp as normal.
Q2: Why am I getting reflections 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 phone. Also, please use
without flash to avoid reflections and/or glare in photos. If there’s glare on
your phone screen that makes image hard to view, increase brightness setting
on 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 fit.
What should I do?
A3: If you go through the alignment process 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 top clamp assembly
using screw as shown below in left figure. 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 below in right figure.
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 fit the smartphone telescope adapter.
Q5: Why does my phone rotate on the eyepiece when used in landscape
(horizontal) mode?
A5: If the eyepiece can rotate on your telescope, lock it in place by
tightening the set screw (Fig 12).
Q6: My image doesn’t appear to be centered or is not a complete round
image; what’s wrong?
A6: The phone alignment needs to
be adjusted in vertical direction using top clamp (FIG 7) and in horizontal
direction by using alignment screw (FIG 8). Check that phone is flat on
adapter (FIG 6), and adapter is flush with optic (FIG 15).
Q7: My other phone camera or flash is covered by adapter. Why is that?
A7: First, we recommend using the device with only the primary rear
camera. If problems persist, please contact customer support. Second, the
flash can be covered, and is not needed for use with optic. We recommend flash
setting is turned off at all times when using adapter.
Tips & Tricks:
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Tap object of interest on your phone screen to autofocus.
- For videos, tap and hold object of interest on 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.
- 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.).
- Apps that allow you to set exposure and focus manually can expand the potential of the adapter. This is especially helpful for telescopes to set longer exposure times to get the best images of sky objects.
STABILIZATION
- Place telescope on a stable surface to prevent external vibrations from shaking image.
- To prevent shaking while capturing photos, attach headphones to smartphone and use the volume buttons to activate shutter.
- 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 longest life of springs/plastic, store in dry area at room temperature.
- Adapter should be cleaned with soft, damp cloth only. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives.
Customer Service:
We will be happy to help you with any problems you may experience with your
HookUpzTM Smartphone Telescope Adapter. Email us at
info@carson.com or call toll-free at
1-800-967-8427.
Carson Optical
2070 5th Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.carson.com info@carson.com
Tel: 631-963-5000 Fax:
631-427-6749
References
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