Where can I get a FSB-6 Bracket? (1 Viewer)

Dark Wolf

smeyer

• Jan 2, 2008

• #1

Hi, I've been trying US stores for the FSB-6 bracket that is supposed to go with the Nikon Coolpix 5100.

Is Nikon not producing them, or they such a hot item they can't keep them in stock?

Argh!

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Jan 2, 2008

• #2

sounds a bit odd to me, there are no stock problems with them in the UK - best bet may be to get your local Nikon dealer to order one for you, they may not be a stock item.

 

Dark Wolf

smeyer

• Jan 2, 2008

• #3

Fsb-6

That's good to know. I just got an email from Eagle Optics a very reliable birding supplier in Madison (Middleton) WI, that they still don't have the ETA but told me to check back in a week or two when Nikon will give them an ETA.

Still sounds odd to me, especially if available and frequently used in UK. There can't be anything wrong with them.

 

revs45

punk birder

• Jan 22, 2008

• #4

i think it has more to do with supply and demand, probably not that big a market for retailers to bother keeping in stock.
i'm sure any dealer could special order for you.
i found mine from a Japanese seller on ebay shortly after they were released last year.

 

Mark43

Well-known member

• Jan 22, 2008

• #5

http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=12444

 

revs45

punk birder

• Jan 23, 2008

• #6

word of warning to FSB-6 owners..
don't ever let your scope fall over backwards like i did once, what happened to me was the camera and bracket took the brunt of it, i thought all was ok until i noticed that the little screws (except 1) that hold the bracket together had all snapped off from the impact with ground.
i salvaged the bracket by taping it all together with cloth tape and it works fine.

just be careful : )