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  • Up-Scales MallinCam Composite Video or S-Video to 720p/1080p (selectable) HDMI.
  • Motion Compensated 3D Wavelet Video Coding Technology is applied to make the converted picture rich in color and more vivid.
  • Input video systems - NTSC and PAL is automatically detected and adjusted.

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  • Change MallinCam Video CCD Cameras Composite or S-Video to HDMI Converter - Automatically convert signals from PAL or NTSC analog to NTSC Digital
  • Support Up-Scaling Output Resolution to 1080p
  • Specially designed to work with any Analog MallinCam Video CCD Camera Output
  •  Built-in Time Base Correction (T.B.C) for signal synchronization
  • World Wide Power supply. 100-240 50/60 Hz auto switching power supply for use anywhere in the world (specify 110 ac or 220 ac when ordering)

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  • Full upscaler built-in
  • Specially designed to work with MallinCam Jr, MCHP, VSS, VSS+, Xtreme and X2. Will work for all other brands of video ccd cameras
  • Available Now!
  • 99.99

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Above, New MallinCam 2" ED 2X Barlow with 1.25" adapter. The Barlow is threaded for 2" Filters. Perfect fit for large format ccd sensors. Fully multicoated. Dust covers.
149.99 in stock!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Four images Above, New MallinCam 2"  0.75X Focal reducer with T mount adapter ring for Ritchey-Chretien optics. The new MallinCam 2" format focal reducer has been further improved and made for many new optical tubes design on the market today. It is design for Ritchey-Chretien optics and can be used with a 2" focuser or used with the supplied T ring adapter for all T mount type ccd cameras.  A perfect fit for MallinCam Universe and the new VRC (Video Ritchey-Chretien) series of optical tubes from MallinCam or any ccd camera with T mount threads. 189.99. In Stock now!
 
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VRC 8" Ritchey-Chretien

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Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube. Comes Complete with Electronic Finder, Full size 2" Focuser and 1.25" adapter. Comes with 3 Spacer rings that goes between focuser and optical tube to dial in the prefect focal range for any cameras. Included also Two Vixen style Dove tail top and bottom. 8 Kg. In stock Now! 1079.99 INCLUDING SHIPPING in the continental US and Canada Only.
 
 
 
 

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Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube is fully light baffled, has Quartz primary mirror and secondary mirror.
Secondary and primary can be collimated. Optics are Dielectric coated with 99% reflectivity!
 
 
 
 

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Two images Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube includes a Deluxe Electronic Finder with 4 various pattern settings and variable dimmer. Battery included.
 
 
 
 
 

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Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube includes a Large deluxe2"  focuser with 1.25" adapter. High precision dual speed focuser makes it easy to focus and lock the focuser in place. Variable friction adjustment and appropriate spacers is included to reach focus with any CCD cameras.
 
 
 
 

VRC 8 SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Aperture .................................................... 203mm (8”)
Focal Length ..................................................1625mm
Focal Ratio ............................................................... f/8
Optical Type .............................. dual hyperbolic mirror
true Ritchey-Chrétien reflector
Mirrors .......................... low thermal expansion quartz,
99% reflectivity dielectric multicoatings
Secondary Mirror Holder Obstruction .............95mm
(47% by diameter, 22% by area)
Field Stops .................... ten internal knife-edge baffles
Tube Diameter............................... 9.02” (229mm) o. d.
Tube Length (without focuser) ................ 18.5” (470mm)
Tube Length (with focuser) ....................... 22” (560mm)
Tube Weight (without focuser) ........... 14.8 lbs. (6.73 kg)
Tube Weight (with focuser) ................ 16.4 lbs. (7.45 kg)
Mounting System ........ Two 15.5” Vixen-style dovetail,
Focuser ............ removable dual-speed linear Crayford
with 10:1 reduction ratio fine focus;
2” and 1.25” compression ring accessory holders;
360° rotating camera angle/observing angle adjuster
Focuser Mounting Thread ......... 90mm x 1mm metric
Focuser Travel ....................................... 1.97” (50mm)
Focuser Extension Rings ....... two 25mm, one 50mm
Finder ........ Included
 
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VRC 10" Ritchey-Chretien

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete as shown. Including a Electronics 4 pattern finder with variable intensitity control,
Super Large 3" Linear Focuser with 2" and 1.25" adpater and 10:1 reduction speed focuser, lock screw, tension adjustment screw, Three fans to cool down the 99% reflective dielectric coated Quartz mirror including the battery pack with DC plug (batteries not included), 3 spacers to mate between the focuser and optical tube to achieve perfect focus with any ccd cameras. 20 Kg. In stock Now!! 2799.99 Including shipping in the continental US and Canada!
 
 
 
 

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with  collimation screws and lock down screws to  align optics perfectly. A feat not found on optical tubes of the same type.
 
 
 
 

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with collimation screws to align the 99% reflective  dielectric coated secondary Quartz mirror for perfect collimation.
 
 
 
 
 

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with two Losmandy D type Dove tail on top and bottom of the optical tube for solid rigid mounting.
 
 
 
 
 

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with Carbon Fiber tube for zero expansion of the optical tube.
Coupled with both mirrors made of Quartz, the VRC 10 provide a temperature stable optical system that will keep its collimation and focus all night long.
 
 
 
 
 

VRC 10 SPECIFICATIONS:
 
 
Aperture .................................................254mm (10”)
Focal Length ................................................ 2000mm
Focal Ratio ............................................................. f/8
Optical Type ............................. true Ritchey-Chrétien
dual hyperbolic mirror reflector
Mirrors ........................ low thermal expansion quartz,
99% reflectivity dielectric multicoatings
Secondary Mirror Holder Obstruction ......... 110mm
(43% by diameter, 18.75% by area)
Optical Tube ........................ Carbon Fiber
and machined composite front and rear cells
Field Stops ................ nine internal knife-edge baffles
Focuser ......................... “linear bearing” 3.3” Crayford
with dual-speed 10:1 reduction ratio fine focus;
2” and 1.25” compression ring accessory holders;
360° rotating camera angle adjuster
Focuser Travel ....... 2” (50.4mm) with 1/16th inch and
millimeter scales on drawtube for repeatable focus
Back Focus .................. 9.25” (235mm) from rear cell,
5.5” (140mm) with focuser installed
Extension Rings (to adjust back focus) ...... three total,
two measuring 1” in length and one 2” in length
Tube Diameter........................... 11.75” (298mm) o. d.
Tube Length (without focuser) ............. 24.75” (628mm)
Tube Length (with focuser) ................. 28.25” (717mm)
Maximum Tube Length (with all three extension rings and
focuser drawtube fully extended) ............ 34.25” (870mm)
Tube Weight (without focuser) ........ 32.15 lbs. (14.6 kg)
Tube Weight (with focuser) .............. 34.4 lbs. (15.6 kg),
add 6.4 oz. for each 1” extension and 14.4 oz. for 2”
Dovetail for Connection to Mount................ 21” long
Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail
Dovetail for Mounting Accessories ............. 21” long
Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail
Finder .......: Included
 
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NEW!! MallinCam Frame Grabber HD with VDVE (Variable Digital Video Enhancer). The New MCV-1-E HD Convert the Video Output of Any MallinCam Video CCD Camera to Computer.
View Live, Record or Capture Images with AMCAP or any other Imaging Software.
Fully Compatible with Xtreme Video Software, VSS software as well.
At last, a frame grabber designed for astronomical video work
Composite, S-VIDEO, Component inputs. Includes the new VDVE (Variable Digital Video Enhancer) Electronics designed by MallinCam in Canada.
* NOTE*: The white cover shown is not a push button.
Do not push this white round cover as the main video proccessor sit just under it.
 WIN XP, WIN XP PRO, WIN VISTA, WIN 7 Compatible. 32 or 64 bits.
149.99
 
 
 
 

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NEW!!
MFR-6 is a Mild 0.8X Focal Reducer Corrector Turning a 811X510 CCD Sensor Into a 1013X637. Can be used on All 1/2 " CCD sensors and 1/3" Sensors of all MallinCam Cameras. Increase Image Sharpness and Increase Star Pin Point. Works on All Telescopes for Deep Sky, Lunar, Planets, Solar (with proper solar filter) and can be use with any Barlows. Turn That F/10 SCT into a F/8.  Act as a CCD Sensor Chamber Sealer. Fits between the 1.25" eyepiece adapter supplied with all MallinCam and camera body. C mount.
 Designed and Made in Canada by MallinCam.
139.99
 
 
 
 

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NEW!!!  Its HERE!! The New VRC Series of Optical Tubes. A MallinCam Optical Tube Made for Video CCD Cameras. Reconfigured for all Video CCD Cameras. Quartz Mirror, Quartz Secondary Mirror, Dielectric Coatings with 99% Reflectivity, F/8, Carbon Fiber Tube, Super Large Linear Focuser and a whole lot more. Full Internal Baffles, Main and Secondary Mirrors can be Collimated for Utra Pricise Optical Adjustments. Work with all imaging cameras too!
10" Model  Shown above. Available in 6 Inchs, 8 Inches, 10 Inches, and 12 Inches. AVAILABLE NOW!!
 

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Pictures Below Are the VRC 12. A Video Ritchey Chretien Optical Tube of 12" diameter, Mounted on a Losmandy Titan Equatorial Mount.
Images were Taken from the MallinCam Observatory Downtown Ottawa Canada.

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