Celestron SS80 User Manual

Changing the Camera's Orientation
If the camera is not oriented the way you want it (i.e., vertically or
horizontally), you need to adjust the T-Adapter or T-Ring. To adjust
the T-Adapter:
1. Loosen the slip ring on the T-Adapter.
2. Rotate the camera to the desired orientation.
3. Tighten the slip ring to hold the camera in place.
If the slip ring is too tight and can not be moved, you can change the
camera's orientation by adjusting the T-Ring. To do this:
1. Locate the three small set screws on the T-Ring. They are spaced
120° apart.
2. Loosen the set screws with a small flat blade screwdriver (i.e., a
jeweler's screwdriver). Be sure you have a firm grip on the
camera while loosening the set screws on the T-Ring.
3. Rotate the camera to the desired orientation.
4. Tighten the set screws on the T-Ring to hold the camera in posi¬
tion.
Now, each time you attach your camera to the SS80 it will always be in
this orientation. You can change the orientation any time using this
procedure.
Focusing
Once you have selected a target and centered it, turn the focusing
knob until you achieve the sharpest possible focus. (The focusing
mechanism is the same photographically and visually.) Once the
camera has been focused, tighten the focusing set screw to secure the
focus point. This will prevent the weight of the camera from pulling
the focus tube out further, thus changing the true focus.
Due to the high magnification, the micro prism focuser in your
camera may '^lack out." If this is the case, you will have to use the
ground glass portion of your focusing screen, which itself n\ay be
dark. For the best results, take your time. Look at your subject
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Celestron SS80 Specifications

General

Brand	Celestron
Model	SS80
Category	Telescope
Language	English