Omegon Photoscope - The combination of telescope, spotting scope and lens
Telescopes and spotting scopes - both instruments are suitable for different purposes. The telescope for astronomical observation and the spotting scope for nature observation. There are also telephoto lenses with which you can capture the subjects in the image. But what if there was an instrument that combined all three? The search is over: the Omegon Photoscope is here.
Nature looks absolutely brilliant: thanks to apochromatic optics
The coating on the lens surfaces shimmers in a delicate green. This is the externally visible feature that ensures high-contrast images. A Doublet ED lens element delivers a clear and brilliant image. ED stands for "Extra Low Dispersion". This means that the scenes you observe are always crystal clear.
Observe nature, birds, mountains or the starry sky with impressive sharpness. The greenfinch will not just appear "green" to you; you will recognise variations from olive green to beige to sulphur yellow.
Your Omegon Photoscope is very versatile:
The
telescope Use the optics as a compact travel telescope. Observe the moon, star clusters or imagine the great comet ISON floating across your field of view. Another advantage of this telescope: with one handle, you can mount the Photoscope on a tripod or an astronomical mount.
The spotting scope
During the day, the Photoscope simply becomes a spotting scope for your nature observations. For example, attach an Amici prism with a 45° viewing angle and then relax and observe – for hours on end, if you like. Unlike other spotting scopes, the Photoscope can be combined with all kinds of accessories.
The objective lens
Capture nature with your camera. The Photoscope becomes a telephoto lens with a focal length of 432 mm when used with an SLR camera. Digiscoping becomes child's play.
Quick Focus: Find the right focus quickly
A central rotating ring allows you to quickly and easily set the optimum focus. Even with clammy hands, you will always find the focus point quickly, because the non-slip rubber armouring gives you a firm grip.
Whether you are observing stars in the far distance, deer at the edge of the forest or our feathered friends in your garden, you can focus perfectly on objects just a few metres away or in the far distance.
An additional fine focus ring allows you to find the nuances you need for perfect sharpness. This is particularly useful at higher magnifications or when taking photographs.
Accessories of your choice: the 2" connection
The Photoscope has a 2" connection, as is standard for astronomical telescopes. This allows you to choose from countless accessories. Would you prefer a 45° prism or a diagonal mirror? Do you value an eyepiece with a fixed focal length or a special zoom eyepiece? You don't even have to stick with the same manufacturer. Simply choose what you want, because you have complete freedom when it comes to choosing accessories.
Sturdy transport case
A spotting scope is made for outdoor use, so to ensure that it can withstand any adventure, it comes in a sturdy transport case.
The case is lined with foam padding. The Photoscope is always optimally protected inside – even slight impacts during transport cannot damage it.
Advantages at a glance:
- Versatile: telescope, spotting scope and photo lens in one instrument
- Apochromatic optics: extremely sharp and high-contrast images right to the edge
- Lightning-fast focusing: large focus ring with "Quick Focus" mechanism
- Fine focus for perfect sharpness
- Well protected: internal focusing
- Small, compact travel telescope with 72 mm aperture
- With an Amici prism, it becomes a high-end spotting scope
- Super telephoto: Can be used as a photo lens with a focal length of 432 mm
- Fits any photo tripod: 1/4" photo thread connection
- Includes transport case with foam lining
- Lens type: FPL 51
The Leofoto LS-364C tripod has a maximum working height of 148cm without a ball head. However, this tripod is just 54cm long when folded and the minimum working height is 8cm! Despite its low weight of only 1.77kg, this Ranger tripod has a load capacity of no less than 25kg. The tripod is supplied with a carrying case, a multi-tool, and spikes. A centre column and a ball head are available separately.
The redesigned SkyGuide Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels.
The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and/or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional Go2Nova hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.
The SkyGuider Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. iOptron have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.
