Mounting a Coolpix 4500 onto a Microscope Reference Sheet
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Please refer to the Coolpix 4500 User’s Manual for page numbers indicated below.
Mounting the Coolpix 4500 to a microscope trinocular photo tube or beamsplitter
1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure
a CompactFlash
TM
Card or IBM Microdrive
®
is properly inserted into
the camera. See p.12
2. Carefully thread the MDC-A Relay Lens onto the camera’s lens.
Likewise, thread the C-mount onto the MDC-Relay Lens securely.
Note that over-tightening the adapter may damage threads of both
adapter and apparatus.
3. Attach the C-mount adapter onto the microscope’s trinocular or
beamsplitter port. Secure the C-mount into place.
4. Swivel the LCD screen to the desired viewing position and angle.
Note: The EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.
Mounting the Coolpix 4500 into a microscope eyepiece tube
1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure
a CompactFlash
TM
Card or IBM Microdrive
®
is properly inserted into
the camera. See p.12
2. Remove the cover ring from the relay lens by loosening the three
setscrews.
3. Attach the MDC-A relay lens to the camera lens.
Note that over-tightening the adapter may damage threads of both
adapter and apparatus.
4. Remove an eyepiece from the microscope and insert the MDC-A
adapter as replacement.
5. Swivel the LCD screen to the desired viewing position and angle.
Note: The EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.
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This reference sheet is to be used in addition to the Coolpix 4500 User’s Manual
MDC-A Relay Lens
C-Mount
Photo Tube
MDC-A Relay Lens
Cover Ring
Setscrew (x3)