Fuchsia said:Hello Gaga or Andy,
I've got the same set up and have been sent an F/S-CP9XX for Coolpix 4500 series by Warehouse Express but I'm darned if I can see how to attach it to the 25-75x eyepiece. Is there another piece I should be using?
Many thanks
Jen :-C
Why, Nikon themselves, of course! Superbly engineered.Gaga said:Can somebody tell me where I can buy an adapter to install my Nikon Coolpix 4500 on my Nikon Fieldscope 82ED eyepiece (25-75x)?
Thanks!
Gaga said:Can somebody tell me where I can buy an adapter to install my Nikon Coolpix 4500 on my Nikon Fieldscope 82ED eyepiece (25-75x)?
Thanks!
Balego said:Focus Scientific, located in Ottawa, Ont sells the Nikon adapters for Nikon scopes. I use the adapter with my Coolpix 990 and ED 78 (same as for the 4500 and ED82 I believe). Like Scampo says, its a very nicely engineered adapter set.
You could call them and they'll tell you exactly what parts you need, and how much.
http://www.focusscientific.com/index.shtml
MikeEvans said:It looks like the FSA adapter set fits the 25-75x xoom lens, but does it still allow the zoom to be operated?
Balego said:Mike, no, you have to set the zoom before attaching the adapter. The adapter doesnt allow using the zoom while it is attached, unfortunately. The adapter is three pieces... one that stays on the eyepiece, one that can be unscrewed quickly to access the zoom, and the third stays on the camera. Simply remove the middle piece, set the zoom, and replace it then attach the camera. All very quick, really. I leave my adapter on my scope at all times, only removing the middle part if I really think I need to zoom out or in. I also learned to make this decision depending on if the bird is looking like it isnt going to go anywhere in a hurry. A far away shot is better than no shot at all. My husband hasnt let me forget the time I decided to zoom in before trying a few shots of a pair of redtails cuddled on a branch. Of course, the male was long gone by the time I got everything attached and ready again!
MikeEvans said:Thanks for the response, How do you find the FOV of the 25-75x zoom lens for digiscoping, and what camera do you use?
The 38x is a truly lovely eyepiece, isn't it? The 30x is, too, of course. What fine views they give.Balego said:I dont find the FOV to be too bad on the 25-75, although I know a fixed eyepiece would give much wider. I like the option of being able to zoom in if I have to, but when I do I get vignetting and and less light so I have to compensate for that by slowing down my shutter speed. I am using a CP 990. I use the low end of the zoom (25x) for the most part. I would someday like to pick up a fixed 38x wide eyepiece.. I have looked through one and it is amazing!
Bev