1. Compatible Digital Cameras (COOLPIX):
P series (excluding P80)
S series (excluding S10, S4 and cameras with folded optics)
L series (excluding L5 and L1)
2. Combination possible with:
Fiel (MC EyFSA-1&2) / (DS Eyepiece)
Spotting scope + (DS Eyepiece)
EZ-Micro
3. Dimensions (when folded):
(W)155 x (H)105 x (D) 95mm
4. Weight:
340g
5. Supplied accessories:
FSB cable release x1, non-skid pad x2, spare scratch-resistant sheet x1
1. Depending on the type of camera, its position, or zoom setting, vignetting may
occur. Carefully adjust the camera position so that vignetting is minimized.
Vignetting may not completely disappear.
2. When replacing batteries or recording media, please remove the camera from
the connected equipment. Then re-attach the camera and confirm alignment.
3. Do not carry or transport the bracket while it is mounted on equipment. This may result in it
falling.
4. Carrying or transporting the bracket while it is mounted may result in misalignment of the
camera's position. Re-attach the camera and confirm alignment.
5. There are many adjustable parts on this product. Before using it, thoroughly read about each
of the adjustment/fixing screws and functions to ensure correct use.
6. Do not carry when in viewing position. Switch to shooting position when carrying.
7. Because this product contains various movable metal parts, take care during use to avoid
pinching your fingers and advise children to take special care.
Nomenclature & Functions
①
Body (Bracket)
Attaches to the eyepieces or DS mount for EZ-Micro. (DS mount: mount for attaching a bracket to EZ-Micro.)
②
Bracket fixing screw
Two screws tightly fix the bracket to eyepieces or DS mount for EZ-Micro.
③
Mount socket
Eyepiece or DS mount for EZ-Micro can be inserted.
④
Camera block fixing screw
Fixes the shooting position.
⑤
Camera block handle
Hold when moving the camera block for switching between shooting and viewing positions. CAUTION: Do not hold the camera while moving.
⑥
Cable release block fixing screw
Fixes the movability and the height of the cable release block. Adjust the cable release position with ⑥ and ⑦ .
⑦
Cable release shaft
Cable release can be attached.
⑧
Cable release shaft adjustment screw
Place the cable release socket over the center of the shutter release button by sliding the shaft, then fix.
⑨
Cable release socket
Screw the cable release in.
⑩
Camera mount
Revolving mount for the camera.
⑪
Camera fixing screw
Adjusts the camera position. Fix it at your desired position.
⑫
Camera mount fixing screw
Screw for fixing the movability of the camera mount. When using a camera with a zoom lens, exercise caution when setting the zoom so that the lens does not hit against
eyepieces or DS mount.
⑬
Camera mount height adjustment screw
Adjusts the height of the camera mount.
⑭
Camera mount height fixing screw
Fixes the height of the camera.
Before using the bracket, thoroughly read about each function of the adjustment/fixing screws above to ensure correct use.
1. Attaching the bracket to an eyepiece or a DS mount. (Bracket fixing screw ② ) (Fig.1)
2. Screw the camera to the bracket temporarily. (Camera fixing screw ⑪ ) （Fig.2）
3. Keep the camera away from the bracket by rotating the camera mount ⑨ . (Camera mount fixing screw ⑫ ) (Fig.3)
4. Turn on the digital camera. By operating the zoom button, extend the zoom lens to its maximum length. (Fig.4) Please note that the appearance of the
zoom lens may differ from that shown in Fig.4, depending on the camera.
5. By rotating the camera mount ⑩ , fix the camera so that the end of the zoom lens is placed 5mm in front of the mount socket. (Camera mount fixing screw
⑫ ) Rotate the camera if necessary. (Camera fixing screw ⑪ ) (Fig.5)
Specifications
Attaching the FSB-U1 to a digital camera
Switching between the shooting position and viewing position
Operation Precautions
Shooting Precautions
1. Focus first using the controls on the scope you are using, then make fine adjustments with
the camera's AF function.
2. If you cannot focus on the subject, lock the AF by pressing the shutter release button
halfway, then set the focus while viewing the LCD monitor.
3. With high-magnification shooting, focal depth is low. Be sure to focus carefully.
4. With high-magnification shooting, you can prevent vibration by using a cable release, self-
timer or remote switch.
5. If you notice external light on the monitor or image (picture), use a shield such as a black
cloth to prevent light entering between the mount and lens of the camera.
6. Set in either "P" (Programmed) or "A" (Aperture-Priority) mode.
7. Camera position may become misaligned during camera operation. Before releasing the
shutter, adjust the camera if necessary.
Shooting position:
Screw the camera block fixing fixing
screw
④
tightly.
Viewing position:
Release the camera block fixing screw ④
to open the camera block by 90 degrees.
The camera block is prevented from being
opened wider than 90 degrees by a spring
stopper.
When moving the camera block, please
hold the camera block handle
⑤
. Holding
the camera may result in misalignment of
the camera's position.
CAUTION: Depending on the type of camera, its position, or zoom setting, vignetting may occur. If vignetting does occur, carefully adjust the bracket
position. Vignetting may not completely disappear.
CAUTION: When replacing batteries or recording media, please remove the camera from the connected equipment. Then re-attach the camera and confirm
alignment.
Note: Please refer to the Nomenclature & Functions section above for the numbers, names and functions of the parts described below.
（Fig.1）
（Fig.2）
（Fig.3）
（Fig.4）
（Fig.5）
（Fig.6）
（Fig.7）
①
⑥
⑬
⑤
⑦
⑪
②
⑧
③
⑨
⑫
⑭
⑩
④
⑧
⑭
⑦
⑩
⑥
⑫
⑬
⑤
②
⑪
Spring stopper
④
⑤
④
（Fig.8）
6. Adjust the camera's position horizontally and fix it so that the lens aligns with the center of the camera mount. (Camera fixing screw ⑪ ) (Fig.6)
7. Adjust the camera mount ⑩ vertically (Camera mount height adjustment screw ⑬ ):
By rotating the camera mount height fixing screw ⑭ in a counterclockwise direction, the camera mount ⑩ can be adjusted. Position so that the lens aligns
with the center of the camera mount. Fix its position with the camera mount height fixing screw ⑭ . （Fig.7）
8. While watching the monitor display, adjust the horizontal level of the image by rotating the bracket. (Bracket fixing screw ② )
9. Check if vignetting occurs, across the entire zoom range:
While watching the monitor display, check if vignetting or shadow is visible at the four corners. If vignetting occurs, re-adjust the camera position (back
and forth/horizontally/vertically) (Camera fixing screw ⑪ ) (Camera mount fixing screw ⑫ ) (Camera mount height adjustment screw ⑬ ) (Camera mount
height fixing screw ⑭ ) so that;
・Vignetting and/or shadow are reduced or disappear.
・Vignetting and/or shadow are evened out at the four corners. Depending on the conditions, they may not be completely evened out.
・The closer the end of the lens moves to the eyepieces of the scope or lens of DS mount, the lesser vignetting and/or shadow will appear.
Make sure the end of the zoom lens does not hit against the eyepiece of the scope or lens of the DS mount during zoom adjustment.
10. Place the cable release over the center of the shutter-release button. （Fig.8）
a) Screw the cable release into the cable release socket ⑨ .
b) Adjust the cable release's vertical position. (Space between the cable release shaft and the shutter-release button should be approx. 5mm)
c) Adjust the cable release's horizontal position by rotating the cable release block and by sliding the cable release shaft ⑦ .
d) Fix it with the cable release block fixing screw ⑥ and cable release shaft adjustment screw ⑧ .
11. When shooting with vertical frames, adjust the camera horizontally first, then rotate it.
⑨
⑥
⑦
⑧
The center of the
shutter-release button