Nikon Introduces Digiscoping Attachment FSA-L3 and DSA-N2, exclusively for MONARCH Fieldscopes

August 19, 2013

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of Digiscoping Attachment FSA-L3 for Nikon digital SLR cameras, and Digiscoping Attachment DSA-N2 for Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses Nikon 1 series. Both are exclusively for MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Units and achieve prime focus shooting.

In prime focus shooting, light from the lens directly enters the image sensor; the image is not routed through a prism or eyepiece. This maximises lens resolving power, thus realising super-telephoto shooting with extremely high definition. Even the finest subject detail is shown with striking clarity. Users photographing a wild bird, for example, will marvel at the superb sharpness of every feather.

Digiscoping Attachment FSA-L3 Key Features

  • Digiscoping attachment connects with the F-mount of a Nikon digital SLR camera, realising prime focus shooting
  • Enables super-telephoto shooting at either 500mm focal length with a MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 82, or 400mm with a MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 60*
    • *When used with a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to approx. 1.5x focal length of 35mm format
  • Optical compatibility with Nikon FX format realises full-size sensor shooting without vignetting
  • Optical design achieves aberration compensation effectively, while all lens surfaces are applied with multilayer coating
  • Using the Electronic Rangefinder, highly accurate focusing is attained even when focusing manually
    • *When attached to a Nikon digital SLR camera that employs an f/8-compatible AF sensor
  • Available exposure modes: A (Aperture-priority) auto and M (Manual)
    Available exposure metering: Centre-weighted metering

Digiscoping Attachment DSA-N2 Key Features

  • Digiscoping attachment enables use of an Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses Nikon 1 series, realising prime focus shooting
  • Enables super-telephoto shooting at either 1,350mm* focal length with a MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 82, or 1,080mm* with a MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 60
    • *CX format
  • Attaching a lightweight Nikon 1 body, high-definition, super-telephoto shooting is easily performed
  • Optical design achieves aberration compensation effectively, while all lens surfaces are applied with multilayer coating
  • Available exposure modes: A (Aperture-priority auto) and M (Manual)
    Available exposure metering: Centre-weighted metering

Digiscoping Attachment FSA-L3 Specifications

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With MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 82 With MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 60
Focal length (mm) 500 (DX format: 750) 400 (DX format: 600)
Aperture f/6.0 f/6.6
Mount Sleeve
Camera mount Nikon F mount
Exposure mode (camera setting) A (Aperture-Priority Auto) / M (Manual)
Exposure metering (camera setting) Centre-weighted metering
Length x diameter (mm) 106 x 69
Weight (g) 255
  • Camera's autofocusing mode cannot be used. Focus manually using the focusing ring of the MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit.
  • Camera's exposure meter activates even in Manual exposure mode.
  • 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 camera display and image data show the constant f-number (13) and focal length (800mm).
  • 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.

Digiscoping Attachment DSA-N2 Specifications

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With MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 82 With MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit 60
Focal length (mm) 500 (CX format: 1,350) 400 (CX format: 1,080)
Aperture f/6.0 f/6.6
Mount Sleeve
Camera mount Nikon 1 mount
Exposure mode (camera setting) A (Aperture-Priority Auto) / M (Manual)
Exposure metering (camera setting) Centre-weighted metering
Length x diameter (mm) 121 x 69
Weight (g) 300
  • Camera's autofocusing mode cannot be used. Focus manually using the focusing ring of the MONARCH Fieldscope Objective Lens Unit.
  • Camera's exposure meter activates even in Manual exposure mode.
  • When used with an Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses Nikon 1 series model, the picture angle is equivalent to approx. 2.7x focal length of 35mm format.
  • The camera display and image data show the constant f-number (6.3) and focal length (540mm).
  • 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.

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.

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