Options
TSN-AR33GE
TSN-AR44GE
Ring for Scope
Main body
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
GALAXY is trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Attaching the strap
Opening for strap attachment
(Caution)
Attaching the strap will help prevent the GALAXY
from being accidentally dropped.
Screw the adapter ring to the thread on the main body.
Main Body
Adapter Ring
Attaching your GALAXY S5
Axis Cap
Twist the eyecup down by turning clockwise.
Slide the adapter ring over the eyecup.
Setting up 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,
BD25 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 GALAXY S5
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-GA5S
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 GALAXY S5 is securely fixed
to the adapter.
This adapter cannot be used with
GALAXY S3 and GALAXY S4.
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
KB1-MT
KOWA Tripod Adapter for binoculars
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 its 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
GALAXY
.
Camera stability: Since camera shake will be magnified in super-telephoto
imaging, tripod use to prevent camera shake is highly recommended.
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
GALAXY
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 GALAXY 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 GALAXY 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 GALAXY. 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 GALAXY.
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)
KB1-MT
Tripod Adapter for binoculars.
Adapter ring for Kowa
GENESIS33 binoculars.
TSN-AR42XD
Adapter ring for Kowa
BD42XD binoculars.
TSN-AR25BD
Adapter ring for Kowa
BD25 binoculars.
BD42XD Series
TSN-AR42XD (Options)
Ring for Binoculars
