Opticron VG-180 User Manual

50065 DCC Adapter - compatibility with Opticron eyepieces

The following list shows which insert
(or set of inserts) are required to fit a
particular eyepiece.

Current price for the recommended
eyepiece HDF T 40810 is listed in
table below.

50066 ø51 50067 ø45.5 500681 ø41.5 500692 ø33

dis

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HR2 40930
HR2 40931
IS 40918

HDF T 40862 HDF T 40810

1

50068 insert only fits in combination with 50067 insert

2

50069 insert only fits in combination with 50068 and 50067 inserts

3

Remove rubber eyecup before connecting DCC adapter

dis - discontinued eyepieces

HR2 40933
HDF T 40872
HDF T 40809
HDF 40862 dis
HR MM2 40909

3

HR 40812

3

HR 40813

3

Accessories

Chosen specifically to complement the camera, camera mount and DCC adapter, the following
accessories are available to purchase separately.

SD Memory 8GB

Storage 8GB:

Images
16M (4608x3456 pixels)

1480 exp

Movies
VGA 640x480 60mins
QVGA 320x240 2hrs 50mins

Cable Release Frame

3

3

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Digital Compact Camera Kits

featuring the Olympus Stylus VG-180 Camera

with 50065 DCC Adapter or

41114 Photoadapter Push-fit SDL (28mm thread)

Code: 50072
(Other brand may
be supplied)

Includes cable release
Code: 50144

Pricing

Code Model SRP £ inc VAT

50305

50306

50072
50144
41114
50065
50066
50067
50068
50069

40810 HDF T 139.00

VG-180 DCC Kit price includes;

VG-180 camera + camera mount, 50072, 50065, 50066 & 50067

189.00

VG-180 SDL DCC Kit price includes;

VG-180 camera + camera mount, 50072, 41114

Panasonic 8GB SD (or equivalent)
Cable Release Frame (including cable release)
Photoadapter Push-fit SDL (28mm thread)
DCC Adapter
51mm insert for 50065

45.5mm insert for 50065

41.5mm insert for 50065 50068 insert only fits in combination with 50067 insert
33mm insert for 50065 50069 insert only fits in combination with 50068 & 50067 inserts

189.00

10.99

29.99

55.00

39.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

Recommended Eyepiece

Opticron, Unit 21, Titan Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EF, UK

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Product Information & User Guide

including Retail Price List

October 2014

Opticron VG-180 digital compact camera kits are a high quality, easy to use solution to the problem
of choosing a suitable compact camera for high magnification telephotography (digi-scoping). VG-180
kits contain an Olympus Stylus VG-180 camera with 8GB SD memory card and bespoke camera
mount plus the option of one of the following:
a. DCC Adapter and 2 inserts for connection to selected HDF T, HDF, HR2 and HR eyepieces
b. Photoadapter Push-fit SDL (28mm thread) for connection to the 40935 and 40936 SDL eyepieces.
A universal cable release system is available as an optional extra.

Product Information

Fig. 6

Camera fitted with

Olympus Stylus VG-180 Camera

• 16 megapixel CCD

• AVI movie recording

• Digital image stabiliser

• Zoom lens f.4.7-23.5mm
5x optical zoom

35mm equivalent; 26mm to 130mm

20x digital zoom

• F2.8~F6.5

• TTL auto focus

• Shutter: 2~1/2000

• AF mode: Face Detect iESP / Spot /
Tracking

• 6.8cm (2.7”) TFT LCD display

• WxHxD: 95.4x58.2x21.0mm

• Weight: 122g (inc battery & card)

Supplied complete with 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable
battery, charger and software

mount

41114 Photoadapter
Push-fit SDL (28mm)

A lightweight aluminium
tube assembly
manufactured to the
diameter of the 40935/36
SDL eyepieces. Camera
side, the adapter is
fitted with a 28mm1
step ring that connects
to the camera mount.
Eyepiece side, the push-fit
connection over the SDL
eyepiece has a locking
thumb screw.

Note: To get the best
image when using the
40935 SDL, adjust
magnification setting on
the eyepiece to; HR 66
38x, HR 80 48x, GS 665
32x, GS 815, ES 80 40x

1

Also supplied with 42mm

T-mount step ring

50065 DCC Adapter

The DCC Adapter comprises an
aluminium tube & locking ring
that can be fitted with a number
of compression ring inserts of
different diameters.
Camera side, the DCC Adapter
features a 28mm thread
connection to the lens mount
supporting the camera. Eyepiece
side, the push-fit connection
over specific HDF or HR
eyepieces has
anti-clockwise lock down.
Inserts are available in a choice
of internal diameters to suit
different eyepieces;

• 50066 Ø51mm

• 50067 Ø45.5mm

• 50068 Ø41.5mm

• 50069 Ø33mm

1

50068 insert only fits in combination with
50067 insert.

2

50069 insert only fits in combination with
50068 and 50067 inserts.

1

2

User Instructions

1. Choosing an eyepiece (50065 DCC Adapter only)

For the highest overall image quality use HDF T 40810 eyepiece with
50067 insert. Depending on the focal length and objective dia. of
your telescope other suitable eyepieces include; HDF T 40862, HDF T
40809, HR2 40933 and HR2 40930.

2. Initial setup

Before connecting everything together, set up your telescope and
eyepiece on a tripod as you would for viewing, making sure your
chosen eyepiece is screwed firmly into position. Focus on an object in
the normal way until the image being viewed comes into sharp focus.
Twist-type eyecups should be in the ‘down’ position and fold down
rubber eyecups should be removed from the eyepiece.

3. Attaching the camera mount to the camera body

The camera slots into the cradle [Fig. 1] and is fixed in position by
screwing the thumbscrew into the 1/4” socket on the underside of the
camera body [Fig. 2]

4. Preparing and fitting your chosen adapter

• Assemble the component parts of your chosen adapter as illustrated
on previous page. [Fig. 6]

• If you are using the 41114, make sure the 28mm threaded step ring
is fitted to the main housing.

• Screw the adapter onto the camera mount. [Fig. 3]

• The camera is now ready to attach to the viewing eyepiece. [Fig. 4]

5. Fitting the combined assembly to the telescope eyepiece [Fig. 5]

• Place assembly over the eyepiece and push down until the internal
wall of the adapter comes into contact with the end of the
eyepiece. [a]

• For 50065 DCC Adapter, hold the main section of the adapter secure
and turn the locking ring anti-clockwise until tight making sure the
camera remains horizontal. [b]

• For 41114 Photoadapter Push-fit SDL, tighten thumb screw.

• Turn the camera ON, making sure the flash is switched off before
taking photographs. For additional guidance on how to operate the
camera please read the instructions supplied.

Tips for taking pictures

• The VG-180 doesn’t have a viewfinder so images are composed
using the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned on the LCD
monitor will show a single rounded picture of the image you
originally set your scope and eyepiece to. Once this single rounded
picture is obtained you can adjust the camera zoom to eliminate any
vignetting and make any fine focus adjustments using the telescope.

• For general digi-scoping use sport or P mode setting ISO to 400 and
adjusting exposure control as required. To minimise shake when
pressing the shutter, use a pinch grip with your thumb on the base of
the camera, try the 2 sec timer or optional cable release frame.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

a

b