MICRO FIRELITE CAMERA-COZY PACKAGES

We offer two versions of the Camera-Cozy packages.

1. The MICRO Camera-Cozy package, which comes with the MICRO FireLite Controller, a camera lens heater (for lenses up to 3" in diameter) and the DSLR Body Sock. It is an excellent, inexpensive, lightweight solution to dew prevention, frost prevention and electronic cold weather operation for anyone doing outdoor photography with a DSLR Camera.

2. The Standard Camera-Cozy package is an excellent solution for anyone preferring a larger controller that can be used with other optical equipment or devices that requires more than two outputs. The package includes everything (except a battery!) you need to keep your camera dry. You get the #2001 SDCC Controller, a camera lens heater (for lenses up to 3" in diameter) and the DSLR Body Sock. The body sock is not heated but is constructed of cloth covered, waterproof neoprene. The sock also has two pockets, one to hold the controller and a second to hold the shutter remote control.

The loose fitting sock, which is anchored over the camera lens, can be easily lifted over the camera body to give access to the LCD Display, buttons, plugs and camera controls. The Camera-Cozy Body Sock may also be purchased separately, without the heater and controller.

How big a battery will you need to operate the Camera Cozy for several hours of operation? Assuming a MICRO controller setting of 100%, a 6 amp hour 12 volt battery will give about 9 hours of continuos operation before the battery will need recharging. A 3 amp hour battery would give about 5 hours of operation. Typically though, a 50% controller setting is more realistic, even in cold weather, so these times could be doubled.

 

Cozy's and Cozy Packages using the MICRO Controller		Cozy's and Cozy Packages using the #2001-SDCC Standard Dual Channel Controller
For the smaller Canon Rebel EOS type cameras, order: Part #2001-FL-CC if you want the Camera-Cozy body sock only Part #2001-FL-DSLR if you want the complete package. For large bodied DSLR cameras, order: Part #2001-FL-CCL if you want the Camera-Cozy body sock only. Part #2001-FL-DSLR-L if you want the complete package.		For the smaller Canon Rebel EOS type cameras, order: Part #2001-FFR-CC if you want the Camera-Cozy body sock only Part #2001-FFR-DSLR if you want the complete package. For large bodied DSLR cameras, order: Part #2001-FFR-CCL if you want the Camera-Cozy body sock only. Part #2001-FFR-DSLR-L if you want the complete package.

 

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MICRO Controller FireLite Camera-Cozy Heater Packages and Components

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STANDARD Camera-Cozy Heater Packages and Components

HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM

We recommend that you put your heaters in place at the beginning of an observing session and turn your controller on right away. If you are using Premier Heaters, or heaters for Newtonian or RC Telescopes, we recommend a controller setting that represents about 20 to 40% If you are using FireFly or MICRO FireLite Heaters, we recommend a setting of about 60 to 80%.

If moisture has already condensed on your optics, we recommend covering the optics, turning the heaters on high and waiting 20 to 30 minutes. Once the moisture has cleared, lower your controller setting and resume observing.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Our dew control systems require 12 volts DC. If you are using a battery to run the system, we recommend a 5 amp hour battery as a minimum. If you want to run the system from a wall plug, you will need a step down converter with a minimum output of 5 amps. For information on the power systems we offer for our systems, please click here.

 

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120 Volt Converter