OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SKATER® Scope
The SKATER® Scope is designed for S35 lenses, can be attached to
35mm and 16mm cameras and covers the S35 format with most
lenses.
WARNING! Certain 16mm PL lenses have a long rear lens element that
could cause damage to lens and scope.
Please check out our “Recommended Lenses” file for detailed
information.
Using Nikon F photo lenses with the SKATER® Scope, the PL mount
needs to be replaced by an optional P+S Technik lens mount for Nikon
F. Please have this done by qualified personnel only.
Adjusting Tilt Module and Pivot Angles
The angle of the tilt module (1) can be adjusted and fixed in any 2.5°
increment within a range of +/-105°. Open the clamp screw (2), push
and hold the tilt release to the side. Set the tilt module to any desired
angle and re-secure the clamp screw again. The whole lens block can
also be pivoted to any desired angle by opening the pivot lock ring (3).
WARNING! Always support tilt module and mounted lens if the clamp
screw or the pivot lock ring is opened. Always ensure all locking
devices are securely fastened before you continue working.
Focus and Macro Function
Never use any photo lens mount other than the original P+S Technik
lens mount.
F-Stop and Light Loss
The light loss of the SKATER® Scope is 2/3 of a stop and the calculated
Stop is T4 1/3. Those two values add up to a T-Stop of T5.6. It is
important that this T-Stop is set on the mounted lens itself.
In practice this means: If you want to expose a T8, then subtract 2/3
aperture and set the lens to T5.6 1/3. The SKATER® Scope only
transmits a T4 1/3. Opening the lens iris beyond T4 1/3 has no effect on
exposure or depth of field - on the contrary, it can even produce
image errors due to misdirected light.
Image Rotation and Horizon
The SKATER® Scope provides unlimited image rotation with no
mechanical stops. The image rotation scale (5) is equipped with a 0.8
module gear and can be motorized with standard lens motors from
both sides. After tilt or pivot settings have been altered, the image
rotation is also used to level the horizon.
The focus should be set on the mounted lens. The image plane (9) is
engraved on the tilt module, but the eye focus is still the best solution.
For better handling you can attach focus motors to the SKATER®
Scope. The focus motor bracket (8) can be mounted on three sides of
the tilt module (1) - 19mm or 15mm rods are supplied.
The SKATER® Scope offers a Macro option. Shift the focus area
towards the camera with the Macro Adjustment Ring (7): for this slide
the Macro Release Knob (6) towards the camera and turn the Macro
Adjustment Ring (7) to your preferred focus. For resetting disengage
the Macro Release Knob (6) by pushing it away from the camera and
turn the Macro Adjustment Ring (7) until the release knob locks.
Support Bracket
It is imperative to use the SKATER® Scope with the supplied Support
Bracket (10) and support bridge. Adjust the height of the Support
Bracket with the Height Adjustment Wheel (11). Make sure, that the
SKATER® Scope is constantly supported.
For further information contact P+S TECHNIK GmbH Feinmechanik,
Phone +49 89 45 09 82 30, Email sales@pstechnik.de, www.pstechnik.de, 18.08.2021
(1) Tilt Module
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2) Clamp Screw and Tilt Release
(3)
Pivot Lock Rin
g
(4) Pivot Scale
(5) Image Rotation Scale with Gear
(6) Macro Release
(7) Macro
Adjustment Ring
(10)
Support Bracket
(11)
Height Adjustment Wheel
(12) Universal Mounting Plate for Cust
omized A
ccessor
ies (9)
Image Plane
Engravin
g
(8)
Foc
us Motor Bracket with 19
mm a
nd 15mm Rod
For further information contact P+S TECHNIK GmbH Feinmechanik,
Phone +49 89 45 09 82 30, Email sales@pstechnik.de, www.pstechnik.de, 18.08.2021
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