User Manual

A table below shows necessary equipment and items that are useful for astro-photography with the Polarie.
Essential : Needed subject to conditions : Useful :
Description
Polarie
2 x AA-size
Batteries
(Sold commercially)
External Power
Supply
(Sold commercially)
Camera Tripod
(Sold commercially)
Ball Head
Adapter
(Sold commercially)
Polar Axis Scope
(Optional)
DSLR Camera
with Lens(1)
(Sold commercially)
Lens Shade
(Sold commercially)
Need Item Need
Ultra-small and handy star tracker.
Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH or
rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries are recommended.
Battery performance decreases in cold weather.
Be sure to prepare spare ones.
Power supply with USB-output (USB-mini Type
: DC4.4~5.25V) can be used . It is convenient
for long exposure wide-field astrophotography.
The tripod pan head with UNC1/4” thread is
required. It is recommended to use a sturdy
tripod. Included if purchased as a package.
Used to mount your camera on the Polarie.
Solid ball head type is recommended.
Included if purchased as a package.
It allows for a more accurate polar alignment.
A digital SLR camera with wide-angle lens is
the most preferable. Remember to bring the
battery for the camera and storage media
(CF, SD and etc.)with you, also.
It is useful to avoid unwanted stray light and
lessen dew condensations on the lens
surface of your camera.
Description
Shutter Release
Cable(2)
(Sold commercially)
Timer or Stopwatch
Weak Adhesive
Tape
(Sold commercially)
Dew Heater
(Sold commercially)
Planisphere,
Star Chart
Red Flashlight
Outfit for cold
weather,Repellant
Shroud, Plastic bags
Item
It is used to avoid moving the camera and also
to control shutter exposure times. Genuine
parts are recommended.
It is used to measure the shutter exposure times.
It is used to hold the position of the focusing
ring after you focus the lens to the object.
Autofocus lenses with inner focusing systems
may not hold the focus.
It is used to prevent the lens surface from dew
condensing during the photography session.
It is u se fu l to co nf ir m t he di re ct io ns of
constellations and the position of stars.
It is used to read star charts, setting up and
dismantling equipment.
Take precautions against the cold. Use an
insect repellent if necessary.
It is useful to protect equipment from a sudden
rain.
BEFORE USE
Requirements and Useful Items
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