Owlo Talon User manual
Auxiliary Tripod Mount
Position Lock
Phone Cradle
Eyepiece Clamp
Eyepiece Clamp Bolt
USER GUIDE
Talon Universal Smartphone Adapter
Contents
I. BASIC INFORMATION
Note about Safe, Logical Design..............................................................................................................2
Universal Smartphone Compatibility.....................................................................................................3
Compatibility with other Devices...........................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................5
II. USING THE TALON SMARTPHONE ADAPTER WITH THE MONOCULAR
1. Attaching Adapter to Monocular.........................................................................................................6
2. Inserting Smartphone into Adapter...................................................................................................7
3. Align Eyepiece to Phone's Camera.....................................................................................................8
4. Focus the Monocular...............................................................................................................................9
5. Zoom-in on the Smartphone................................................................................................................10
III. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Help Identifying Phone's Main Camera................................................................................................11
Photography Tips..........................................................................................................................................12
Monocular Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................13
Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................14
Owló, 2022. Updated January, 2022
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Note about Safe, Logical Design
Other adapters may save you a moment by providing quicker alignment. However, other
adapters slip off and on the eyepiece without anything to lock them in place. They can
fall off damaging the smartphone or simply create bad images because of vibration. After
rigorous testing, our team chose this design to protect the investment you made in your
smartphone. Lastly, the Talon Adapter is designed to provide a true universal experience
by because of its fit with other monoculars, binoculars, telescopes, and microscopes.
Talon Adapter Locks onto Monocular Others Do Not Have A Locking Bolt
Slips off & on easily. May fall off!
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Universally compatible with Bluetooth shutter remotes & all operating systems.
Universal Smartphone Compatibility
Minimum
Width
Maximum
Width
50 mm
1.97"
80 mm
3.15"
Fits the largest mobile phones manufactured as of January 2022.
Warning: The adapter may not hold flip phones, curved phones, or atypical phone shapes.
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The adapter is compatible with microscopes, astronomical telescopes, binoculars, & other
monoculars. Place the adapter's eyepiece opening over the eyepiece of the device as
indicated by the arrows below. It fits eyepieces from 0.87" to 1.73". The auxiliary tripod
mount may be used to mount a phone to a tripod without any other device (See diagram
on the front cover).
Compatiblity with other Devices
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If disassembled, small parts may present a choking hazard to infants and
small children.
To avoid Injury due to stumbling, do not use it while walking or running.
Caution
Safety Precautions
Eyepiece Opening
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1. Attaching Adapter to Monocular
Turn the Eyepiece Clamp Bolt counterclockwise to open the
Eyepiece Clamp. Slide the Eyepiece Opening over the
monocular's Eyepiece. Turn the Eyepiece Clamp Bolt to the
right to secure the Clamp onto the Eyepiece.
Eyepiece Clamp
Eyepiece Clamp Bolt
TIP: A tripod provides stability for good images and to easily connect the adapter.
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2. Inserting Smartphone into Adapter
Phone Cradle
The Phone Cradle is spring-loaded to
close and tightly grip the smartphone
automatically. Pull in the direction
of the arrows to open cradle grip.
Insert smartphone into the cradle.
Release grip so it closes to hold the
smartphone tightly.
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Phone Cradle
(A) Loosen the Position Lock to adjust the
phone cradle up or down. (B) Slide the
Phone Cradle up or down to align the
camera lens vertically. (C) Rotate the
phone cradle clockwise or counter-
clockwise to align from side to side.
(D) Tighten the Position Lock to keep
position from changing.
(E) Slide Eyepiece Opening in or out on
Monocular Eyepiece adjust distance
between lenses. 1/2" lens distance typical.
3. Align Eyepiece to Phone's Camera
Position Lock
For demonstration purposes only. See Page for
identifying which is the main camera.
TIP: While locked, the rotation
position may adjust by carefully
applying extra force.
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4. Focus the Monocular
Turn the focus wheel left or right until the image becomes clear. Clockwise is for closer
objects. Counter-Clockwise is for objects that are further away.
Closer Objects
Further Objects
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5. Zoom-in on the Smartphone
Zoom in on the smartphone to fill the image on the phone's screen. For information how
to zoom-in the camera on the phone, see the phone's user manual. Be sure you are using
the correct camera and have selected one camera in the phone's settings (See Page 11).
https://support.google.com/android
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios
iPhone Support
Android Support
We apologize, we are unable to give instructions to
operate every phone. Please see the phone's user guide.
TIP: If the phone is a Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, or Realme they
have a customized user interface requiring reference of their custom manual.
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Help Identifying Phone's Main Camera
When smartphones have several cameras, typically, only one camera is active by default.
If you find that is not the case, please see your smartphone's user manual to select one
camera or disable cameras if not set to a single camera by default.
TIP: Cover each camera, one at a time, with a finger or object to determine which
is active. The active camera's image will no longer be visible when covered.
https://support.google.com/android
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios
iPhone Support
Android Support
Microsoft Discontinued Support. Please see user guide that was provided with the phone.
Microsoft Support
Use a Tripod for shake-free images and to reduce blurring.
A tall tripod may be beneficial for standing images.
Use a Bluetooth Shutter Remote to avoid blurred images.
Orient the phone horizontally for panoramic/landscape views.
Use the adapter to take both videos & still photos.
The phone may be mounted to the adapter without the monocular
using the auxiliary tripod mount for selfies or other close-up
photography and does not require magnification.
Light is essential to quality photography. Be sure there is plenty of
ambient light. The Monocular is designed to maximize light with a
Multi-Coated Lens, BAK 4 Prism, and a large 42 mm lens. While able to
see in low light, the monocular is not equipped with night vision.
Monoculars with night vision are not available in this price range.
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Photography Tips
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1. If there are black edges or too much or too little light. Adjust the
"Eye Relief" (distance) between the Camera Lens and the Monocular
Eyepiece Lens. The "Eye-Relief" is 1/2", but may vary by phone.
2. If the image is blurred, adjust the focus wheel.
3. Clean the lens with a microfiber cloth to remove dust. An optics
cleaning kit is beneficial for superior cleaning.
4. When rapidly changing temperature, allow 2 hours for the monocular
and lens to acclimate to temperature differences.
5. If the image is dim, ensure that the ambient light is sufficiently bright.
6. If trouble persists, ensure that the lens caps are removed.
Monocular Troubleshooting
If you continue to experience challenges, please visit the troubleshooting page on the
Owló website for video instructions or contact our customer support. The website and
customer support address are listed on the box and instructions that come with your
Smartphone Monocular Kit.
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Dimensions
7.1"
3.15"
5.71"
1.73"
6.3"
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