Acuter Merlin Multi-Function Motorised Photo/Video Tripod by OVL

The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications. Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!

Features

Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
Clear Latitude Scale
Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
(*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature
Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)
Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column
Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm

	Prod. Code
ACUTER 'MERLIN' MULTI-FUNCTION MOUNT & TRIPOD	988	SRP £ 149.00

Merlin Multi-Function Mount & Tripod

The Acuter Digital-70 Spotting Scope integrates perfectly with the Merlin Mulit-Function Mount and can utilise the mount's CRUISE & SHOOT auto-imaging feature.

Mount & Tripod available separately

Product Code 988

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ACUTER 'DIGITAL-70' 3.1MP DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPE
Capture Rare Moments in the Field

This exciting new State-of-the-Art product features a fully Multi-Coated 70mm Refractor Spotting Scope with a fully integrated 3.1 Megapixel CMOS Digital Imager. The spotting scope, in standard optical mode, operates at 14x magnification. The camera however with its 2" LCD flip-up screen, can operate at 7x or 14x, or more by operating the 4x digital zoom feature. Now you can get up close and personal with your favourite subject matter and capture the moment instantly, in either Still Photo or Continuous video format. The spotting scope has its own 32mb internal memory and in addition has an SD Card slot. In addition there is a TV Out connection for viewing images directly on your TV and a USB port to connect to your PC. Supplied with soft, protective carrying case. Can fit a photo tripod via its standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush. Colour/Material: Black Rubber

Standard Specification

Model	ACUTER 'DIGITAL-70' 3.1MP DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPE
Specification	14x70
Magnification	14x
Object Lens Diameter	70mm
Focal Lengh	210mm
Field of view	4°
Nearest Focus Distance	4.8m
Length	280mm
Weight	1.59kg
Image Sensor	CMOS
Resolution(Max)	3.1MP (2056x1536 Pixels)
Digital Zoom	4x
Memory	32MB Internal, SD Card Slot
Focus Assist	Sharp Focus Meter
Camera Magnification	7x or 14x
Field of View	5.6°-2°
Hi-Res Images	38 pics @ 3.0MP (Fine)
Lo-Res Images	>600 pics @ 0.3MP (Economy)
Continuous Video	30 secs VGA @ 30fps or 4.5mins CIF @ 15fps
TV Out Preview	PAL/NTSC
Connectivity Ports	USB/TV Out/Shutter Release/12v DC
Cables Supplied	USB/Video/Shutter Release Cable
Software Included	Photobase 4.5, Panorama Maker 3
System Requirements	Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 600MB free Hard Drive space, 128MB SDRAM, CD ROM Drive, USB Port, Video card with 2MB RAM (16 bit colour)
Power Requirement	2 x AA Alkaline
Product Code	991
Price	£ 279.00

Merlin Multi-Function Mount & Tripod

The Acuter Digital-70 Spotting Scope integrates perfectly with the Merlin Mulit-Function Mount and can utilise the mount's CRUISE & SHOOT auto-imaging feature.

Mount & Tripod available separately

Product Code 988

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

Optical Vision Ltd
Unit 3, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1359 244 200 Fax: +44 (0)1359 244 255
Email: info@opticalvision.co.uk

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