Celestron Regal M2 User manual

~CELESTRON"

Regai'M2

SPOTTING SCOPE

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Thank you

for

purchasing a Celestron Regal

spotting

scope.

trust

that

this

spotting

scope

will

provide

you

with

years

enjoyment

and

faithful service. Please read

the

instructions carefully

before

using

your

spotting

scope

ensure

proper

use

and

care.

Objective

Lens

Sighting

Line

Lens Shade Focus

Knob

(Course/Fine)

Tripod

Mount

(Rotating)

Eyepiece

Lock

Collar

Eyecup

Tripod

Mount

Rotation

Lock Screw

Objective

Lens

Cap

Eyepiece

Cover

I \

Eyepiece

T-Adapter

Mount

Cap

A WARNING

Never

look

the

Sun

while

using

your

spotting

scope.

Looking

the

Sun can cause

permanent

eye

damage.

BEFORE USE

Attach

your

spotting

scope

sturdy

tripod

before

viewing

the

size

and

power

the

spotting

scope

requires a solid

tripod

for

stability

achieve clear, sharp

images

(Fig. 2).

ACH

ING THE EYEPIECE

zoom

eyepiece

included

with

the

Regal

spotting

scope. To attach

the

eyepiece

the

spotting

scope,

turn

the

eyepiece

lock

collar

counterclockwise

until

loose

and

remove

the

eyepiece

mount

cover.

Make

sure

that

the

protective

lens cap

removed

from

the

eyepiece

and

slide

into

the

eyepiece

mount

(Fig. 3a).

When

the

eyepiece

fully

seated

turn

the

lock

collar

clockwise

secure

the

eyepiece

and

hold

place

(Fig. 3b).

not

attempt

attach

remove

the

eyepiece

without

first

loosening

the

lock

collar

can cause

damage

the

eyepiece

and/or

the

spotting

scope.

Fig. 3a

Fig.

EYECUP ADJUSTMENT

The

included

zoom

eyepiece

the

Regal

features

twist-up

eyecup

accommodate

both

eyeglass

and

non-

eyeglass wearers (Fig. 4).

you

not

wear

eyeglasses,

twist

the

eyecup

counterclockwise

until

reaches

the

position.

you

wear

eyeglasses,

make

sure

that

the

eyecup

is in

the

down

position

obtain

the

maximum

field

view.

The

eyecup

can

set

positions

between

fully

and

down

which

may

suit

some

users better.

CHANGING THE MAGNIFICATION

To change

the

magnification

the

zoom

eyepiece

simply

rotate

the

eyepiece

the

counterclockwise

direction

increase

the

magnification

and

clockwise

decrease

the

magnification

(Fig. 5).

When

changing

magnification

the

scope

will

need

refocused.

The

largest

field

view

and

brightest

images

will

always

the

lowest

magnification.

FOCUSING

To ensure a crisp, sharp

image

the

spotting

scope

must

focused.

The

Regal

features

dual

focus

system

that

includes

a course

and

fine

focus (Fig. 6). To

focus

the

spotting

scope,

slowly

rotate

the

course

focus

knob

until

the

image

the

eyepiece

clear

and

sharp.

For

fine

Fig. 4

Fine

Focus

Knob

adjustment

slowly

rotate

the

fine

focus

knob

(located

front

the

course

focus

knob)

until

the

image

the

eyepiece

clear

and

sharp.

When

the

focus

knob

will

not

rotate

any further,

turn

the

wheel

the

opposite

direction.

ROTATING TRIPOD

MOUNT

The

Regal

features a

rotating

tripod

mount

that

rotates

a full

360

and

allows

the

eyepiece

set

in any

viewing

position.

change

the

position

the

eyepiece,

loosen

the

lock

screw

located

the

tripod

mount

and

turn

the

scope

the

desired

position

(Fig. 7a, 7b).

Tighten

the

lock

screw

and

view

through

the

eyepiece.

LENS

SHADE

AND

SIGHTING GUIDE

The

lens

shade

the

Regal

will

slide

away

from

the

body

protect

the

lens

from

exposure

rain

keep

unwanted

glare

from

entering

the

spotting

scope

and

degrading

your

image.

sighting

guide

molded

into

the

lens shade

rubber

aid

locating

your

subject

and

bringing

into

the

field

view

(Fig.

8).

The location

the

sighting

guide

can

changed

simply

rotating

the

lens

shade.

Fig.

Fig. 8

OPTIONAL EYEPIECES

The

Regal

Series

spotting

scopes

were

designed

use

optional

1.25"

eyepieces.

Celestron

offers

wide

selection

1.25"

eyepieces

for

use

your

spotting

scope

achieve

higher

magnifications,

wider

fields

view,

etc.

BALANCE

PLATE

(FOR THE

100

MODEL)

The

Regal

100

spotting

scope

comes

with

balance

plate

properly

balance

the

spotting

scope

when

attached

tripod

(Fig.

9). To

use

the

balance

plate,

mount

the

tripod's

"-20

mounting

screw

using

the

1A"-20

threaded

hole

located

the

bottom

the

plate.

Attach

the

spotting

scope

the

balance

plate

using

the

"-20

mounting

screw

located

the

top

the

plate

and

thread

into

the

spotting

scope

far

will

go.

Slide

the

spotting

scope

along

the

slotted

portion

the

plate

until

the

spotting

scope

balanced

the

tripod.

Tighten

the

locking

ring

hold

the

spotting

scope

the

desired

position.

DIGISCOPING

-20

Threaded

Hole

(not

shown)

Fig. 9

%"-20

Mounting

Screw

\__

Locking

Ring

Mounting

Screw

The

Regal

spotting

scopes

can

used

for

digiscoping

with

SLR

cameras

and

point-and-shoot

digital

cameras. Please

note

that

not

all

cameras

are

compatible

for

digiscoping

and

some

cameras

vignetting

circular

image

surrounded

black)

will

occur.

Point-and-shoot

cameras

with

optical

zoom

tend

the

most

compatible

with

the

least

amount

vignetting.

Most

photographs

will

the

sharpest

and

brightest

when

using

the

lowest

magnification

the

zoom

eyepiece.

SLR

PHOTOGRAPHY

To use an

SLR

camera

and

your

spotting

scope

for

photography,

you

will

shoot

through

the

zoom

eyepiece

while

attached

the

spotting

scope.

prevent

damage

the

spotting

scope,

eyepiece

camera

make

sure

the

eyepiece

lock

collar

secure

during

each

stage

the

setup.

1. Remove

the

eyecup

from

the

zoom

eyepiece.

With

the

eyecup

down,

rotate

counterclockwise

remove

from

the

eyepiece.

This

will

expose

the

threads

under

the

eyecup

(Fig. 1

Oa).

Thread

the

included

T-adapter

ring

the

threads

exposed

the

eyepiece

step

one

above

(Fig. 1

Ob).

Thread

optional

T-ring

for

your

make

and

model

camera

onto

the

T-adapter

ring (Fig. 1

Oc)

Attach

your

SLR

camera

body

the

T-ring (Fig. 1

Od).

The

Regal

spotting

scopes

have

fixed

apertures

and

result

fixed

f/ratios.

achieve

the

proper

exposure

for

your

photographs

you

need

set

the

shutter

speed

accordingly.

Most

cameras

offer

through-the-lens

metering

which

will

let

you

know

your

picture

under

overexposed.

Consult

your

camera

manual

for

specific

information

metering,

changing

shutter

speeds

and

other

settings.

Fig.

10c

Fig. 1

POINT

AND

SHOOT

PHOTOGRAPHY

variety

point-and-shoot

cameras can

used

digiscope

with

the

Regal

spotting

scopes

utilizing

the

Universal Camera

Adapter

(#93626)

offered

Celestron

(Fig.

This

adapter

attaches

the

spotting

scope's

eyepiece

and

allows

the

camera lens

centered

behind

the

eyepiece.

Please

note

that

not

all cameras

are

compatible

with

this

adapter

there

not

enough

adjustment

center

the

lens

behind

the

eyepiece

when

the

position

the

lens is

low

the

camera

body

when

the

camera

does

not

have

adequate

height.

WATERPROOF I FOGPROOF

The

Regal

Series

spotting

scopes

are

waterproof

and

filled

with

dry

nitrogen

gas

prevent

the

housing

from

fogging

internally.

CARE

AND

STORAGE

Your

Celestron

spotting

scope

will

provide

you

years

dependable

service

cared

for

and

stored

properly.

Protect

the

spotting

scope

from

impact

and

not

force

any

the

moving

parts

beyond

their

limits.

Protect

the

optics

your

spotting

scope

putting

all lens caps

when

not

in use.

3. Store

your

spotting

scope

in a

cool,

dry

place

whenever

possible.

When

storing

for

extended

period

time,

place

the

spotting

scope

in a

plastic

bag

airtight

container

with

a desiccant.

not

leave

the

spotting

scope

in a

car

hot/sunny

day

near

anything

that

generates

heat

this

may

cause

damage.

Clean

any

dust,

dirt

water

that

may

get

the

spotting

scope

inside

moving

parts

soon

possible

prevent

any

unforeseen

damage.

CLEANING

Proper

lens

cleaning

essential

maintaining

the

optical

integrity

your

spotting

scope.

Dirty

lenses

diminish

the

amount

light

transmitted

through

the

spotting

scope

and

your

overall

viewing

experience

Remove

any

dust

the

lenses

with

soft

lens brush

can

pressurized air.

Remove

any

fingerprints,

stains

smudges

from

the

lens surface

with

soft,

clean lens

cloth

lens tissue

rubbing

in a

circular

motion.

Start

the

middle

the

lens

and

work

your

way

the

edges.

Breathe

lightly

the

lens

provide

moisture

needed.

For

thorough

cleaning

recommend

the

use

lens/optics

cleaning

kit

available

most

photo

optical

shops.

the

directions

supplied

with

the

cleaning

kit

for

best

results.

SERVICE

AND

REPAIR

warranty

problems

arise

repairs are n

.:ontact

the

Celestron

customer

service

department

you

live

the

United

States

Canada.

you

live

outside

these

countries,

please

contact

the

dealer

you

purchased

your

spotting

scope

from

the

Celestron

distributor

your

country.

A list

our

distributors

can

found

our

website.

WARRANTY

Your

spotting

scope

covered

under

the

Celestron

Limited

Lifet

Warranty.

Celestron

warrants

the

spotti

scope

free

from

defects

materials

and

workmanship

for

the

spotting

scope's

usable

lifetime

the

original

owner.

Celestron

will

repair

replace

the

spotting

scope

which,

upon

inspection

Celestron,

found

defective

materials

workmanship

and

within

the

definitions

the

limits

described

below.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

products

that

have

been

subject

abuse,

misuse,

physical

damaged,

tered,

had

unauthorized

repairs

modifications

. This

warranty

does

not

cover

defects

due

norma

wear

and

tear

and

other

conditions.

This

warranty

valid

U.S.A.

and

Canadian

customers

who

have

purchased

their

spotting

scope

from

authorized

Celestron

dealer

the

U.S.A.

Canada.

For

products

purchased

outside

the

U.S.A.

Canada

please

contact

your

local

Celestron

Distributor

authorized

Dealer

for

applicable

warranty

information

Additional

warranty

information

and

eligibility

details

can

found

the

Celestron

website.

Celestron

spotting

scopes

are

designed

and

intended

for

those

years

age and

olde

Product

design

and

specifications

are

subject

change

without

prior

noti

ication

For

complete

specifications

and

product

information:

www.celestron.com

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