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

Universal digital camera bracket FSB-UC 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 screws): 133 (W) x 131 (H) x 94 (D) mm
Weight (without cable release and light shielding rubber sheet): 300g

Combination example:
Fieldscope EDIII + 24x Wide DS Eyepiece + FSB-UC + COOLPIX Digital Camera

Features

  • Universal digital camera bracket for digiscoping which connects a wide variety of COOLPIX compact digital cameras to Nikon Fieldscopes, and Fieldmicroscope EZ-Micro
  • The new design allows the replacement of batteries and recording media while the camera is attached to a Fieldscope, or Fieldmicroscope (this is not possible with some COOLPIX models)
  • Includes a light shielding rubber sheet that minimizes harmful, incoming rays and glare
  • Includes cable release (approx. 50cm) to prevent camera shake during shooting
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Compatible Digital Cameras (COOLPIX) (as of March, 2013)

P series (P6000*1 / P5100 / P5000 / P330 / P310 / P300)
S series (S5200 / S5100*2 / S4400 / S4300 / S4150 / S4100 / S4000 / S3300 / S3100 / S3000 / S2750 / S2700*2 / S2600 / S2500 / S710 / S700 / S640*3 / S620 / S610 / S610c / S600 / S570 / S560*4 / S520 / S510 / S500 / S230 / S220 / S31 / S30)
L series (L28 / L27 / L26 / L25 / L23 / L22 / L21 / L20 / L19)

[COOLPIX cameras released since October, 2008 have been evaluated. Compatible COOLPIX digital cameras for PROSTAFF 5 Fieldscopes 82/82-A/60/60-A: COOLPIX cameras released since February, 2011 have been evaluated.]

  • *1The combination of the COOLPIX P6000, FSB-UC 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.
  • *3Only with EDG Fieldscope eyepieces, except FEP-25LER. FEP-25LER and DS eyepieces are not recommended because of the vignetting.
  • *4Only with EDG Fieldscope eyepieces. Attaching a DS eyepiece is not recommended because of the 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 the supplied light shielding rubber sheet or 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-UC

Occurrence of vignetting, based on the combination of eyepiece and COOLPIX digital camera (guidelines)

  • 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.

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

  • Note:
    • Although the theoretical F-number obtained using the calculation above exceeds the camera's F-number, the actual F-number will not.