Vortex NOMAD User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Nomad spotting
scope. We’re certain this spotting scope will impress you
with its optical excellence and light weight.
Spotting scopes are not intended for looking at the sun, or any
other intense light source. Such viewing could damage the retina
and cornea of your eyes—even to the point of causing blindness.
Caution:
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Spotting Scope
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The Nomad features fully multi-coated optics for a
bright image at a range of magnifications.
Optical Quality.
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Focus Knob
Magnification
Adjustment
Ring
Objective
Lens
Tripod Mount
Foot
The Nomad is lightweight and sturdy with rubber armor
over a polycarbonate body for extraordinary strength and
durability. The Nomad is fully sealed and nitrogen purged,
making it waterproof and fogproof.
Rugged Design.
Adjustable
Eyecup
Ocular Lens
Extendable
Sunshade
Bayonet Eyepiece
Tripod Mount
Collar
The Nomad is available
with both the straight and
angled body designs.
Mount the Nomad spotting scope on a sturdy tripod or
car window mount for steady viewing. Simply secure the
tripod mounting foot on the tripod head or quick-release
plate of a standard camera or camcorder tripod.
Using the Nomad Spotting Scope
Attaching the spotting scope to a tripod
The Nomad spotting scope
uses a standard 1/4”–20 screw
thread on the underside of the
mounting foot.
The Nomad’s eyepiece features long eye relief and
an adjustable rubber eyecup for comfortable viewing
whether or not you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses.
Adjustable eyecups
With eyeglasses or sunglasses,
fold back the eyecup.
Without eyeglasses or
sunglasses, keep the
eyecup fully extended.
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Adjustable 20–60x zoom eyepiece
The Nomad features a versatile 20–60x eyepiece that
brings distant details into
view. Refocusing is normally
required when you change the
magnification.
Focus the Nomad by slowly
rotating the focus knob until
you see a sharp, clear image
through the eyepiece.
Focusing the eyepiece
This fitted lens hood acts as an effective shield against stray
light. It also helps keep the objective lens free of soiling
caused by raindrops or
fingerprints.
Extendable sunshade
1.Increase magnification by turning the
adjustment ring to the right (clockwise).
2.Decrease magnification by turning the
adjustment ring to the left (counter-clockwise).
Maintain the optical brilliance of the Nomad by keeping
the lens surfaces free of dirt, dust, and oils.
Protect Lenses While Out in the Field.
Caring for the Lenses
Make use of the lens covers and
view-through case to protect the
lenses when not viewing.
Keep Lenses Clean.
Along with normal use comes the need to clean the spotting
scope lenses. Follow these guidelines for cleaning:
1.Remove any dust or grit from lenses before wiping.
Use a can of pressurized air or soft camel hair brush
(acrylic optical brushes also work well).
2.Clear lens of smudges, fingerprints, or eyelash oil.
Fog the lenses with your own breath and wipe with the
non-abrasive lens cloth included with the Nomad spotting
scope.
Cleaning fluid and optical paper can also be used. However, you
should never use facial tissue, heavy cotton, or flannel clothing
on lenses—these materials can scratch the lens surfaces.
Other cleaning options:
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The VIP Warranty
We build optics based on our commitment to your
absolute satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are
unconditionally guaranteed.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]
Vortex pledges this Very Important Promise to you—a
Very Important Person. That’s why we call it the VIP
warranty. In the event that a
Nomad requires service, no
matter the cause, Vortex Optics
will repair or replace the spotting
scope at no charge to you.
Call Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.
The Vortex VIP warranty is completely transferable and has no warranty
card to fill out. The VIP warranty does not include occurrences of loss,
theft, deliberate damage, nor damage as a result of unauthorized repair,
modification, or disassembly. Vortex Optics reserves the right to replace
warranted products with a product of similar value and/or specifications
in the event that the original product is no longer manufactured or has
been discontinued.
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