The Vixen Objective Heater 360 IV reliably protects the optics from dew fogging and is also well suited for eyepieces.
- The objective heater protects the optics from dew fogging
- Up to 14 hours of operation possible with 10,000 mAh battery
- Essential accessory for successful astrophotography
- Removable coil cord, up to 50 cm long
- Heats the optics to 10 degrees above ambient temperature
- Power supply via USB A port
- Recommended for lenses up to a maximum diameter of 100 mm
- Special elastic heating tape, self-adhesive, easily removable
- Dimensions: 30 x 600mm
- Total weight: 67g
Product number:
X035419
EAN:
4955295354191
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.:
DE 34323861
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
That is normal. Finder scopes are only used to make objects easy to locate. The image orientation does not matter for observation.
- Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
- Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography
- Moon: from 30 mm
- Planets: from 100 mm
- Deep sky: from 150 mm
Product information "Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV"
The 360 IV Lens Heater is designed to prevent camera lenses and telescopes from fogging up due to dew. It is also well suited for eyepieces.
The heating element is a carbon fiber heater with a high thermal efficiency. The textile heating element provides great flexibility compared to other heating materials. The power cord (USB cable) has a particularly high flexibility to be still elastic at low temperatures. A very flexible Velcro tape allows for quick and easy attachment to and removal from the lens. The tape can be easily removed from the lens without pulling tightly. The heating tape has a very low power consumption and can be operated with a 10,000 mA battery for up to 14 hours.
The Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV in detail
When moisture in the air comes into contact with an object whose temperature is lower than the ambient temperature, small drops of water form - so-called dew condensation. Astrophotography often suffers from such lens fogging and the photo turns milky. Because the temperature and humidity change during the night and the camera becomes cooler than the ambient temperature, it is important to warm the objective's or telescope's lens by using heaters to prevent it from fogging.
We recommend using the Lens Heater 360 IV when you want to do astrophotography or night photography on the coast, in the mountains or in cold regions. The heating elements are made of carbon fibers with improved heating performance, introduced for the fourth generation Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV. They efficiently keep the lens warm and fog-free with minimal power consumption. The heater temperature reaches 10 degrees Celsius above the ambient temperature (at 20 °C outside temperature and no wind). However, it varies according to influences in the environment.
For power supply the lens heater is equipped with a detachable coiled cable (USB Type-C), up to 50 cm long. The 360 IV lens heater consumes only 2.5 W of power (5 V - 0.5 A). With a portable USB battery of e.g. 10,000 mA, it can operate continuously for about 14 hours (at 20 °C outdoor temperature). However, the operating time varies greatly depending on the environment and temperature. The soft and non-slip surface of the heating tape allows for easy attachment to the objective, eyepiece or telescope. The heater consists of a 30 mm wide and 600 mm long heating tape and is suitable for diameters up to 100 mm.
FEATURES
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- Heating type: carbon fiber textile heating
- Temperature: 10 degrees Celsius above ambient outdoor temperature (at 20° C, no wind)
- Power source, power consumption: USB, 5 V, 0.5 A, 2.5 W
- Power cable: USB A (male)
- Connector: USB type C connector detachable coiled cable 20 to 50 cm
- Operating time: approximately 14 hours with fully charged 10,000 mAh battery (at 20 °C outdoor temperature)
- Recommended for lenses with a width of 30 mm and an outer diameter of 45 to 100 mm
- Dimensions: 30 x 600 mm
- Total weight: 67 g
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- Lens Heater 360 IV
- USB spiral cable
| Batteries required: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Field of application [Binocular accessories]: | miscellaneous |
| Field of application [Photography]: | Photography , SLR |
| Field of application [Spotting scopes]: | Astronomy |
| Field of application [Telescopes]: | Deep Sky Observation , Deep Sky Photography , Lunar observation , Lunar photography , Planetary observation , Planetary photography |
| Material: | Carbon nanotubes |
| Net Weight total (incl. accessories) (g): | 69 |
| Target Group [Telescopes]: | Advanced Amateurs , Beginners , Specialists and Research , Visual enthusiasts |
| Type [Photography]: | Teleophoto lens , Wide angle lens |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
Contact:
www.bresser.de
www.bresser.de
Warning notes
- General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
- Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
- Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
- Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
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