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Revolution Imager R2 with Viewing Screen

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SKU: REV-RI-KITR2
$299.99
 

Revolution Imager R2 Astronomy Video Camera
with 7” Viewing Screen

Please Note: The Revolution Imager LCD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is sold separately.

The Revolution Imager R2 is so much fun! It comes with almost everything you need to capture color images of the Universe and display them on the included 7” battery-powered monitor — all you need to bring to the table is a telescope! The Revolution Imager is way more sensitive than your eyes alone and can show you details that you would never see otherwise. Just attach the viewing screen to the OTA, insert the camera into a 1.25” telescope eyepiece socket (be it a focuser, diagonal or 1.25" eyepiece adapter), turn the battery on, and check out the view on the monitor! A wireless remote is included that will allow you to alter exposure settings for better views, adjust colors, and more. Click here to read a comprehensive review and tutorial for the Revolution Imager, written by one of our experts!

This newest version, the Revolution Imager R2, has an easier menu than the original Revolution, as well as better contrast control, and better gain control. Along with being more aesthetically pleasing this new version does a maximum of 5.12-second exposure, stacks up to 6 images, and offers greater onboard image processing.

The 7” Viewing Monitor really is a great idea, because you don’t have to use your computer to see what the Revolution Imager R2 is imaging! This is also wonderful for outreach, groups, or children and adults who have trouble seeing faint deep-sky objects through the eyepiece. It receives its power, as does the camera, from an included battery pack that provides approximately 4-5 hours of charge.

The Revolution Imager R2 System includes some accessories that will help you make the most out of views through your particular telescope. If your scope has a focal ratio higher than f/4, or if you want wider views, simply attach the .5X Reducer by threading it onto the camera. Or, if your telescope is a refractor, you might be interested in incorporating the included UV/IR Cut filter, which will help with focusing and allow you to achieve nicer looking stars.

This video camera will work with just about any telescope on the market today. If you have a tracking mount, you will be able to take longer exposures and see fainter details, but even if you have an alt-azimuth mount or an equatorial mount without motorization, you can still see “more” with the Revolution Imager R2. Check out YouTube to see examples of customers using the Revolution Imager with different types of telescopes, for daytime viewing, solar viewing, and nighttime imaging.

Please Note: Our customers are awesome! Check out the wiring diagrams in the "Product Attachments" tab. James E Meyer has created a diagram for those who use the Revolution Imager as a stand-alone unit, and one for wiring the Revolution Imager when used in conjunction with the Revolution DVR. Thanks, James!

Also note that the wireless remote has a "down" button that is not used for any adjustments, etc. for the Revolution R2 Imager. The down button is not functional, but that is as expected. Your R2 will work perfectly fine without it.