Nikon Introduces New Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2
August 20, 2009
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to present Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2 for use exclusively with Nikon EDG Fieldscopes and Nikon D-SLR cameras.
The Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2, which has 3.5x zoom and 500-1,750mm (f/5.9-21) focal length, used together with the new EDG Fieldscopes enables super-telephoto shooting with Nikon D-SLR cameras. The D-SLR camera's Aperture-Priority Auto Mode can be used when the camera is connected to the FSA-L2 and EDG Fieldscope.
The new EDG Fieldscopes have been developed to provide excellent optical and mechanical performance, not only for observation but for digiscoping as well. The FSA-L2 features a bright optical path with fully multilayer-coated lenses. The combination of EDG Fieldscopes, the FSA-L2 and Nikon D-SLR cameras allows the capture of beautiful moments with high precision and superb image quality.
EDG Fieldscope 85 + FSA-L2 + D700
Key Features
- Quickly and easily attaches directly to the F-mount of a Nikon digital SLR camera, for easy connection with an EDG Fieldscope
- Multilayer coating is applied to all lens elements for brighter optics
- Zoom function features an internal vari-magnification system, with magnification of 3.5x
- Focal length ranges from 500mm to 1,750mm when attached to EDG Fieldscope 85/85-A
- Compatible with camera exposure modes: Metered Manual Mode and Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
- Exterior design and color synchronized to match digital SLR camera and EDG fieldscope
FSA-L2 Specifications
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| Magnification | 3.5x zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Bayonet mount | |
| Exposure mode (camera setting) | A (Apeture-Priority Auto)/M (Metered Manual) | |
| Exposure metering (camera setting) |
Centre-weighted metering | |
| Length x diameter | 150mm x 62mm | |
| Weight | 435g | |
| With EDG Fieldscope 85/85-A | With EDG Fieldscope 65/65-A | |
| Focal length | 500mm - 1,750mm (DX format: 750 - 2,625mm) |
400mm - 1,400mm (DX format: 600 - 2,100mm) |
| Aperture (focal length) |
f/5.9 - 21 (500mm - 1,750mm) |
f/6.2 - 22 (400mm - 1,400mm) |
| Compatible Nikon digital SLR camera (as of August 2009) | D3 series/D2 series/D700/D300 series/ D200/D100/D90/D80/D70 series/ D5000/D60/D50/D3000/D40 series |
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- *The camera's autofocusing mode cannot be used. Focusing can only be done using the EDG Fieldscope focusing ring.
- *When used with a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to approx. 1.5x focal length of 35mm format.
- *The actual f-number and the focal length vary depending on the actual zoom setting, while the camera display and image data show the constant f-number (13) and focal length (800mm).
- *When used with a Nikon FX-format camera, vignetting occurs at focal length of between 500mm and 750mm with EDG Fieldscope 85/85-A and between 400mm and 600mm with EDG Fieldscope 65/65-A.
- *Because the optical system characteristics differ from those of ordinary interchangeable lenses, the exposure level may vary depending on the camera model; use exposure compensation if necessary. Exposure compensation may be required when zoom is set at a wider position.
The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.