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http://www.kowa-prominar.ne.jp/

20001 So. Vermont Ave. 

Torrance,CA 90502, U.S.A.

Phone: 1(310)327-1913

Toll Free: 1(800)966-5692

Facsimile: 1(310)327-4177

e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.kowa-usa.com/

http://www.kowa-prominar.com/

Immermannstrasse 43B

40210 Duesseldorf, F.R. Germany 

Phone: 49(211)1793540

Facsimile: 49(211)161952

e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.kowa.eu/

4-14,Nihonbashi-honcho 3-chome,

Chou-ku,Tokyo 103-8433,Japan

Phone: 81(3)3279-7659

Facsimile: 81(3)3279-7671

e-mail: [email protected]

http: //www.kowa-prominar.ne.jp/

e-mail: [email protected]

Sandhurst House, 297 Yorktown Road,

Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 0QA, U.K.

Phone: 44(127)693 7021

e-mail: [email protected]

Options

Adapter ring for Kowa 
GENESIS33 binoculars.

TSN-AR33GE

TSN-AR44GE

Ring for Scope

Main body

Ring for Binoculars

Standard Package

Compatibility Table

Models

GENESIS44, XD44 Series

Adapter Ring

GENESIS33, XD33 Series

TSN-AR44GE
TSN-AR33GE

(Options)

BD42,BD32 Series

SV50,SV42,SV32 Series

YF30 Series

BD25 Series

TE-10Z, TE-17W

TE-20H

Handling Procedures and Precautions

Taking Photographs

WARNING

CAUTION

Mounting onto a Spotting Scope

Mounting Method

Attaching the Adapter Ring

Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and
other countries.

Attaching the strap

Opening for strap attachment

(Caution)

Attaching the strap will help prevent the iPhone 

from being accidentally dropped.

Thread the adapter ring to the threading of the main body.

Main Body

Adapter Ring

Attaching your iPhone

Axis Cap

Twist the eyecup down by turning clockwise.

Slide the adapter ring over the eyecup.

Setting the Scope
Before attaching the photo adapter, mount the spotting scope 
on the tripod for normal observation.

Instruction Manual

Eyepieces for

Spotting scope

or  TSN-AR30, TSN-DA10

TSN-880/770

TSN-660/600

Mounting onto  binoculars

<With Tripod Adapter>

Mounting binoculars on a tripod reduces excessive motion and camera 
shake when taking photographs.

TSN-AR30, TSN-DA10, TSN-SS1

(Not compatible with KOWA GENESIS44 
 and YF30 series of binoculars.)

Using the TSN-DA1A or TSN-DA10 digiscoping adapters

Strap

The Kowa TSN-DA10 and TSN-DA1A adapters can also be used for 
attaching the adapter to a spotting scope.

Photo Adapter

for iPhone 4/4s

Instruction Manual

Thank you for your purchase of Kowa’s photo adapter.  
Before using this product we recommend that you 
read this instruction manual thoroughly in order to 
ensure proper setup and use. 

TSN-IP4S

Do not leave plastic bags or other packaging 
material within the reach of small children.  
Such items, if placed in or near the mouth can 
lead to suffocation.

Do not place the product on/in an unstable place.  
If it falls or tips over, injury may occur.
Do not use this product while walking, riding a bicycle,
or driving a car. Using this product during such 
activities may result in injury.

Adapter ring for Kowa 
GENESIS44 binoculars.

(Options)

(Provided)
(Provided)

(Provided)

Ring for Binoculars
Ring for Binoculars

Ring for Binoculars (Provided)

Connection not possible

Binoculars

Ring for Scope

(Caution)

Make sure your iPhone is securely 

fixed to the adapter.

Attaching to the Scope
Twist the eyecup down by turning it clockwise.
Slide the adapter ring over the eyecup.

(Caution)

Do not use unreasonable or excessive 

force when attaching the adapter ring.

    Removal Method

When removing the main body, please

support the eyecup with your fingers. Do not 

apply excessive force to the eyecup as it may 

cause damage to the eyecup.

Mounting the Binocular Adapter on the Tripod 

Binocular Adapter

Mounting the Binoculars

Rotate and remove the central axis cap that is attached to the 
binoculars.
Mount the binoculars on the tripod adapter. 

Avoid adapter falling: Either hold the strap attached to the main unit of the 
adapter in your hand or wind it around the spotting scope or binoculars 
while taking photographs to make sure that the main unit does not fall off. 
(The KOWA Photo Adapter cannot be attached to spotting scopes or 
binoculars too tightly due to structural design)
Focus Method: Focus using the focusing knob of the spotting scope or 
focusing ring of the binoculars. Due to super-telephoto imaging, it will be 
more difficult than usual to set the focus. If you are unsure whether or not
the image is properly focused, set the focus while looking through the 
eyepiece of the spotting scope or binoculars before mounting your iPhone.
Camera stability: Since camera shake will be magnified in super-telephoto 
imaging, tripod use to prevent camera shake is highly recommended.  
By utilizing Apple's genuine earphones "Apple Earphones with Remote 
and Mic" with the iOS5 operating system software, it will be possible to 
reduce shaking by pressing the ea volume button to operate the 
shutter. For more details, please refer to the Apple Inc. website. For 
iPhone operation, refer to your iPhone operation manual.
Image capture method: The collimation method is used with this type of 
image capture. The effective focal length can be calculated using the 
following formula.  Effective focal length =
Magnification of the Scope (or Binoculars) x Focal Length of the iPhone

Depending on the type of binoculars or eyepiece that is connected, 
vignetting (when the image periphery appears darker) may appear in 
some situations. Use the iPhone zoom to adjust the image until the 
vignetting is reduced or eliminated. 
When attaching the adapter to binoculars or eyepieces, make sure you 
have chosen a compatible adapter ring. Do not use unreasonable 
force when pressing the adapter ring on to the twist-up eyecup since 
this may damage the eyecup.
To avoid damage to the eyecup, the adapter ring was not designed to 
be overly tightened. Please hold the adapter by hand when using this 
system. Securely mount the main unit onto the eyepiece adapter and 
make sure that it is tight. Be certain to attach the strap, and hold the 
strap and iPhone while taking pictures. If the product falls off, damage 
or injury may occur.
In the unlikely event that this product develops a crack, stop using it. 
If the product falls off, damage or injury may occur.

Do not carry this product while it is still attached to the spotting scope or 
binoculars. If the product falls off, damage or injury may occur.
When taking photographs, use a tripod that can support the combined 
weight of the optic, adapter, and camera or iPhone.  This will help reduce 
camera shake and will improve image quality.
KOWA will accept no responsibility for any problems occurring if this 
product is connected to binoculars or spotting scopes manufactured by 
other companies. 
Do not mount, use, or store this product on top of an unstable platform or 
in a location that is tilted.
While using this product, do not point it at or photograph the sun, since 
this may cause malfunction or fire in the iPhone.
To ensure proper maintenance, clean this product after each use.  If the 
product has been used near water, wipe it with a damp cloth and then 
carefully wipe it with a dry cloth before storing it.  Rusting may occur if 
product is not maintained properly after each use.   

(Caution)

Do not use unreasonable or excessive 

force when attaching the adapter ring.

    Removal Method

When removing the main body, please

support the eyecup with your fingers.

Do not apply excessive force to the eyecup

as it may cause damage to the eyecup.

TE-14WD,TSE-14WE,TE-14WH
TE-21WD,TSE-21WE,TE-21WH

TE-9WD,TE-9WH, TE-9Z
TE-17HD,TSE-17HE

TSN-AR25BD

TSN-AR66HL

TSN-AR66Z

(Options)

(Options)

(Options)

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