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Digital Camera Bracket FSB-U1 (universal type for COOLPIX Series)

Universal digital camera bracket FSB-U1 connects a wide variety of Nikon COOLPIX* compact digital cameras to Nikon Fieldscopes and Fieldmicroscope EZ-Micro.

  • *See below for compatible models.

Specifications

Dimensions (without screw): 155 (W) x 105 (H) x 95 (D) mm
Weight (without cable release): 340g

Combination example:
Fieldscope EDIII + 24x Wide DS Eyepiece + FSB-U1 + COOLPIX P6000

Viewing with the right eye is possible by moving the bracket without removing the camera.

Features

  • Universal digital camera bracket for digiscoping — connects a wide variety of Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras to Nikon Fieldscopes and Fieldmicroscope EZ-Micro
  • Enables easy switching between observation and digiscoping without removing the digital camera
    • *If the bracket is used to combine the Spotting Scope RAIII and DS Spotting Scope Eyepiece 20x/25x, only the shooting (closed) position should be used
  • Comes with cable release (approx. 50cm), which helps prevent camera shake during shooting
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Compatible Digital Cameras (COOLPIX) (as of October, 2011)

P series (P6000*1/P5100/P5000/P300/P50/P4/P3/P2/P1)
S series (S5100*2/S4100/S4000*3/S3100/S2500/S3000*3/S710/S700/S640*4/S620/S610/S610c/S600/
S570/S520/S510/S500/S230/S220/S210/S200)
L series (L23/L22/L21/L20/L19/L18/L16/L15/L14/L12/L11/L10/L6/L4/L3/L2)

[Compatible COOLPIX Digital Cameras for PROSTAFF 5 Fieldscopes 82/82-A/60/60-A: COOLPIX Cameras sold prior to February 2011 have not been tested.]

  • *1The combination of the COOLPIX P6000, FSB-U1 and EZ-Micro is not recommended in terms of the weight balance.
  • *2Cannot be used with EDG Fieldscope Eyepiece FEP-25 LER because of the vignetting.
  • *3Attaching a DS Spotting Scope zoom eyepiece to the COOLPIX S4000/S3000 is not recommended because of possible contact of the camera lens with the eyepiece lens.
  • *4Only with EDG Fieldscope eyepieces. Attaching DS eyepieces to the S640 is not recommended because of vignetting.
  • Note:
    • Vignetting may occur even with compatible models; occurrence of vignetting also depends on the subject and other shooting conditions
    • Camera position may become misaligned during camera operation or replacement of batteries or recording media; adjust the camera if necessary before releasing the shutter (Removing the camera is necessary when replacing batteries or recording media.)
    • If you notice external light on the monitor or picture image, we recommend that you use a shield such as a black cloth to prevent light entering between the mount and lens of the camera
    • Conventional MC eyepieces cannot be used; please use DS eyepieces for connection with the FSB-U1

Composite F-number and composite focal length in combination with COOLPIX digital camera

  • Although the theoretical F-number obtained using the calculation above exceeds the camera's F-number, the actual F-number will not.
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Occurrence of vignetting, based on the combination of eyepiece and COOLPIX digital camera (guidelines)

Example) when using S3100, L23
S3100 L23
W M T W M T
16x/24x/30x Wide DS Χ Ο Δ Χ Ο Δ
27x/40x/50x Wide DS Χ Ο Δ Χ Ο Δ
40x/60x/75x Wide DS Χ Δ Ο Χ Ο Δ

W: With wide setting M: With middle setting T: With telephoto setting
Ο: Slight vignetting ∆: Vignetting X: Heavy vignetting at the periphery

  • Note:
    • Depending on the type of camera, its position, or zoom setting, vignetting may occur. If vignetting does occur, carefully adjust the bracket position.
    • When a digital camera lens is used at wide setting, take care that the camera lens does not hit the eyepiece lens when zooming to telephoto setting.
    • Because it may be difficult to focus when using the camera's AF function with super-telephoto shooting, we recommend that you take a series of pictures of the same subject.