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USER MANUAL Fieldscope EDG VR NIKON

1,000m/yds での視野 58m/173 ft. 42m/126 ft 42m/126 ft. 33m/99 ft. 24m/73 ft. 17m/52 ft. **38-19m/ 115-58 ft. 72m/215 ft. 52m/157 ft. 52m/157 ft. 42m/126 ft. 31m/94 ft. 21m/63 ft. **49-24m/ 147-73 ft. 射出瞳径 4.3mm 3.4mm 2.8mm 2.2mm 1.7mm 1.1mm **4.3

• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

• No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON VISION CO., LTD.25

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon Fieldscope. Please observe the following guidelines strictly so you can use the equipment properly and avoid potentially hazardous problems. Before using this product, read thoroughly the “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,” "OPERATION PRECAUTIONS" and instructions on correct usage accompanying the product. Keep this manual within reach for easy reference. Precautions WARNING This indication alerts you to the fact that any improper use ignoring the contents described herein can result in potential death or serious injury. CAUTION This indication alerts you to the fact that any improper use ignoring the contents described herein can result in potential injury or material loss.26

• When removing dust on the lens surface, use a soft oil-free brush.

• When removing stains or smudges like fingerprints from the lens surface, wipe the lenses very gently with a soft clean cotton cloth or quality oil-free lens tissue. Use a small quantity of pure alcohol (not denatured) to wipe stubborn smudges. Do not use velvet cloth or ordinary tissue, as it may scratch the lens surface. Once the cloth has been used for cleaning the body, it should not be used again for the lens surface. Safety and Operation Precautions

• If the Fieldscope is exposed to sudden temperature changes, water condensation may occur on lens surfaces.

• Do not use alcohol for cleaning the main body.

• Do not leave the polyethylene bag used for packaging within the reach of small children.

• Be careful that small children do not inadvertently swallow the cap or eyecup. If it does happen, consult a doctor immediately.

• If using the rubber eyecup for a long period of time, some people may suffer skin inflammation. If any symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Never look at the sun directly through the Fieldscope. CAUTION!

• This product is waterproof, however, avoid rain, water splashes, sand and mud.

• Do not operate focusing ring if exposed to water or rain.

• Do not disassemble the Fieldscope.

• Do not swing the Fieldscope by its strap. It may hit someone and cause injury.

• Do not leave the Fieldscope in an unstable place. It may fall and cause injury.

• Do not look through the Fieldscope while walking. You may walk into something and get hurt.

• Do not leave the Fieldscope in a car on a hot or sunny day, or near heat-generating equipment. WARNING! Operation Precautions27

WATERPROOF MODELS The EDG Fieldscope is waterproof, and will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 10 minutes. The EDG Fieldscope offers the following advantages:

• Can be used in conditions of high humidity, dust and rain without risk of damage.

• Nitrogen-filled design makes them resistant to condensation and mold. When using the EDG Fieldscope, observe the following:

• The unit should not be operated nor held in running water.

• Any moisture should be wiped off before adjusting movable parts (focusing knob, eyepiece, etc.) of the Fieldscope to prevent damage and for safety reasons. To keep your EDG Fieldscope in excellent condition, Nikon Vision recommends regular servicing by an authorized dealer. Operation Precautions Cleaning ED lens

• Do not use an aerosol-type lens cleaner for cleaning the Fieldscope's objective lens. The quick freezing effect of liquefied gas may break the lens. Main body

• Remove dust from the focusing ring with a soft brush.

• Clean the body surface with a soft, clean cloth and a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other organic agents because they may cause discoloration or rubber degeneration. Storage

• Water condensation or mold may occur on the lens surface because of high humidity. Therefore, store the Fieldscope in a cool, dry place. After use on a rainy day or at night, thoroughly dry it at room temperature, then store in a cool, dry place.

• Do not leave the Fieldscope in a car on a hot or sunny day, or near heat-generating equipment. This may damage or negatively affect it.28

• There are four click positions (0˚, ±45˚, ±90˚, ±135˚) and the body can be xed with the clamp. Models EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope 65-A 65 85-A 85 Type Angled Straight Angled Straight Prism type Prism type Prism type Prism type Eective diameter of objective lens 65mm 65mm 85mm 85mm Close focusing distance 3.3m/10.8 ft. 3.3m/10.8 ft. 5m/16.4 ft. 5m/16.4 ft. Weight (body only) 1,620g/57.14 oz. 1,560g/55.02 oz. 2,030g/71.60 oz. 2,030g/71.60 oz. Length (body only) 332mm/13.1 in. 313mm/12.3 in. 398mm/15.7 in. 379mm/14.9 in. Height (body only) 131mm/5.2 in. 120mm/4.7 in. 131mm/5.2 in. 127mm/5.0 in. Width (body only) 88mm/3.5 in. 88mm/3.5 in. 102mm/4.0 in. 102mm/4.0 in. Structure Waterproof (up to 2m for 10 min.) and fog free with nitrogen gas and O-ring seals (body/eyepiece joint is water resistant) Body rotation (with a tripod mount) Rotation* Fixed Rotation* Fixed Product code EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope EDG Fieldscope 65-A 65 85-A 85 Body VV VU Stay-on case CCM CCL Objective cap mounted OBM OBL Mount cap mounted LF-1 Case strap SBB Mount ring mounted PAV30

FEP-20W FEP-38W FEP-50W FEP-75W FEP-30W FEP-25LER FEP-20-60 TS ring attachment DS ring attachment Eyepieces Specifications Screw either attachment into the eyepiece for use.31

Eyepieces Specifications Top row: When attached to EDG Fieldscope 85/85-A, Bottom row: When attached to EDG Fieldscope 65/65-A

The number calculated by the formula [tan ω' = Γ x tan ω ]: Apparent field of view: 2ω', Magnification: Γ, Real field of view: 2ω ** At lowest and highest magnifications *** With detachable turn-and-slide eyecup Product code FEP-20W FEP-25LER FEP-30W* FEP-38W FEP-50W FEP-75W FEP-20-60 TS ring DS ring Body WA WB

Mount cap (objective) mounted ECF Rubber cap (eyepiece) mounted ECG ECL ECG ECG ECL Rubber eyecup mounted ACM ABY ACN ABY ACM ACN Case included CCK

• When shipping, turn-and-slide ring (TS ring) is mounted, DS ring set (ring, rubber cap and rubber eyecup) is included in the box. Models FEP-20W FEP-25LER FEP-30W FEP-38W FEP-50W FEP-75W FEP-20-60 M agnication 20x 25x 30x 38x 50x 75x 20-60x 16x 20x 24x 30x 40x 60x 16-48x Real eld of view 3.3˚ 2.4˚ 2.4˚ 1.9˚ 1.4˚ 1.0˚ 2.2-1.1˚** 4.1˚ 3.0 ˚ 3.0˚ 2.4˚ 1.8˚ 1.2˚ 2.8-1.4˚** Apparent eld of 60˚ 55.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 42-60˚** view* 60˚ 55.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 64.3˚ 42-60˚** Field of view at 58m/173 ft. 42m/126 ft 42m/126 ft. 33m/99 ft. 24m/73 ft. 17m/52 ft. 38-19m/ 1,000m/yds. 115-58 ft.** 72m/215 ft. 52m/157 ft. 52m/157 ft. 42m/126 ft. 31m/94 ft. 21m/63 ft. 49-24m/ 147-73 ft.** Exit pupil 4.3mm 3.4mm 2.8mm 2.2mm 1.7mm 1.1mm 4.3-1.4mm** 4.1mm 3.3mm 2.7mm 2.2mm 1.6mm 1.1mm 4.1-1.4mm** Relative brightness 18.5 11.6 7.8 4.8 2.9 1.2 18.5-2.0**

16.8 10.9 7.3 4.8 2.6 1.2 16.8-2.0**

Eye relief 20.1mm 32.3mm 25.4mm 17.9mm 17.8mm 17.0mm 18.4-16.5mm** 20.1mm 32.3mm 25.4mm 17.9mm 17.8mm 17.0mm 18.4-16.5mm** Length 59mm 77mm/3.3 in. 81mm/13.2 in.: turn-and-slide 74mm 71mm 71mm 99mm/3.9 in. 79mm/3.1 in.: DS Outer diameter 63mm 63mm/2.5 in. 63mm/2.5 in. 63mm 63mm 63mm 63mm/2.5 in. Weight 240g 320g/11.29 oz. ***390g/13.76 oz. 230g 230g 230g 330g/11.64 oz. Structure Waterproof (up to 2m for 10 min.) and fog free with nitrogen gas and O-ring seals (body/eyepiece joint is water resistant)32

Eyepiece release index

Tripod socket (1/4") (3 sockets)

Eyepiece height adjustment ring

Eyepiece release lever

Eyepiece release index

DS ring attachment FEP-20-60

FEP-30W FEP-30W with TS ring attachment

DS ring attachment34

Mounting and removing eyepiece lens Mounting Removing

Insert the eyepiece into the Fieldscope body aligning the indexes of both sides.

Screw in counterclockwise until you hear a click. Note: If the eyepiece lens is not inserted into the Fieldscope suciently, it cannot be rotated. Push the eyepiece release lever toward

Then rotate the eyepiece clockwise

Slide the sunshade with the objective lens cap open. If you keep it closed, sliding movement is inhibited because of the air pressure inside the sunshade. Sliding sunshade Focusing

To focus, rotate the focusing ring. Rotating the focusing ring clockwise

brings distant objects into focus. Rotating the focusing ring counterclockwise

brings near objects into focus. Focusing ring

Mount cap (Body) Eyepiece cap Mount cap Rubber eyecup SOC-7 (for 65/65-A

Rotating the body (Angled models only) Stay-on cases

• Depending on the country you purchase an EDG Fieldscope, these accessories may be included in a standard package. In other areas, they are optional accessories. Case strap

Loosen the clamp counterclockwise so that the body can be rotated.

There are four click positions (0˚, ±45˚, ±90˚, ±135˚).

Screwing in the clamp xes the body at that angle. (for FEP-30W, FEP-25LER

45˚ 135˚ Clamp 135˚ 90˚ 45˚ 90˚36

Suitability of eyepieces FEP-20W/-38W/-50W/-75W (turn-and-slide eyecup) Rotate the eyepiece height adjustment ring for setting. Digiscoping: Use the rubber eyecup in the retracted position. Digital camera bracket can be attached. Observation (Eyeglass wearer): Rubber eyecup is extended about 5mm. Observation (Non eyeglass wearer): Rubber eyecup is extended more than 5mm. The actual extended length diers depending on the particular eyepiece used. FEP-30W (oers two types of eyecup: DS and TS) DS ring attachent TS ring attachent Digiscoping: Remove security rubber eyecup for use. Observation: Attach security rubber eyecup for use. Observation (Eyeglass wearer): Use the rubber eyecup in the retracted position. Observation (Non eyeglass wearer): Use the rubber eyecup in the extended position. Digital camera bracket can be attached. Rotate the rubber eyecup for setting.37

Suitability of eyepieces FEP-25 LER (removable rubber eyecup) FEP-20-60 (turn-and-slide eyecup) (Digital camera bracket cannot be attached.) Digiscoping: Remove security rubber eyecup for use. Observation: Attach security rubber eyecup for use. Observation (Eyeglass wearer): Use the rubber eyecup in the retracted position. Digital camera bracket can be attached. Observation (Non eyeglass wearer): Use the rubber eyecup in the extended position. Rotate the rubber eyecup for setting.38

System chart Tripod 85-A SOC-8

SOC-7 FEP-20W FEP-30W FEP-38W FEP-50W FEP-75W FEP-25LER FEP-20-60 EMA-1 TS ring attachment DS ring attachment Fieldscope eyepieces (screw-in type) FSB-U1 FSB-6 Nikon COOLPIX FSA-L2 Nikon digital SLR cameras Sturdy tripod is recommended for observation and digiscoping with D-SLR.39

EMA-1（Optional accessory） Attaching a screw-in type Fieldscope eyepiece to an EDG Fieldscope with the EMA-1. Note: It may be quite hard to screw in because of the retention of the O-ring, so ensure that it is screwed in tightly. Take care to do this, because if the EMA-1 is not screwed in tightly enough, it will not be airtight. Correctly mounting EMA-1 and eyepiece. Incorrectly mounted EMA-1

not screwed in suciently: O ring is still visible.)40

Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2 Specications This product is a zoom-type Digital SLR camera attachment, exclusively for use with EDG Fieldscopes. Zoom: 3.5x Composite focal length 500mm f/5.9 - 1,750mm f/21 (when attached to EDG Fieldscope and aperture: 85/85-A, 35mm-format equivalent) 400mm f/6.2 - 1,400mm f/22 (when attached to EDG Fieldscope 65/65-A, 35mm-format equivalent)

When used with a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to approx. 1.5x composite focal length. Length: 150mm Weight: 435g (without caps) Accessories: Mount caps for both sides (BF-1A/LF-1) Case (CCY) Mount caps Scope side BF-1A Camera side LF-1 Case Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2 is a product of Nikon Vision Co., Ltd. and is an optional accessory for the EDG Fieldscope. Enables a digital SLR camera to be attached to an EDG Fieldscope. Super telephoto shooting is possible using the zoom function.41

Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2

Inserter/ejector lock-pin

Focal length display (for 85mm objective models, 35mm-format equivalent)

Mounting and removing Mounting Removing Mounting example Remove the camera by pressing the lens inserter/ejector button. Slide the inserter/ejector lever in the direction of the arrow, and keep it in position. Rotate the body in the direction of the arrow, and remove the FSA-L2.

Insert the FSA-L2 into the EDG Fieldscope aligning the inserter/ejector indexes of both sides. Screw in the FSA-L2 in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click. Attach the camera to the FSA-L2, alignng the camera inserter/ejector indexes. Loosen the clamp screw rst. Then align the two camera position indexes, and tighten up the clamp screw to make the camera position horizontal.

Shooting Compatible digital cameras: D3 series, D2 series, D5000, D700, D300, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series (as of May 2009)

When using a Nikon FX-format camera, vignetting occurs with focal length display between 500mm and 750mm. Shooting modes: A (Aperture-Priority Auto) mode or M (Manual) mode

Appropriate aperture using aperture-priority auto mode with lm camera has not been veried. Exposure metering: Center-weighted metering

Matrix metering and spot metering cannot be used.

When you move away from the nder during the shooting, prevent light entering with a shield such as an eyepiece cap.

Because the optical system has dierent characteristics from ordinary interchangeable lenses, when the FSA-L2 and a Fieldscope are used for shooting with a digital SLR camera, exposure may vary with the camera model. Use exposure compensation if necessary.

Exposure compensation may be necessary when used at wide setting.

Aperture and focal length vary depending on the actual zoom setting, however, the aperture and focal length of the camera itself are indicated at 13 and 800. Focus: Manual focus using the focusing ring on the Fieldscope body.

"Autofocus" and "Manual focus with electronic rangender" function cannot be used.

When a lens is used at a telephoto setting, the viewnder image becomes darker because of the changes in F-number. Please take into consideration that in this situation it may be dicult to focus. Zoom: Operate using the zoom ring. Rotate clockwise for telephoto side setting, and rotate counterclockwise for wide setting. Shutter release: To reduce vibration caused by shutter release, please use the following mode/items: Exposure delay mode, remote cord, self-timer, remote control, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3, etc.

When using a tripod, please use a sturdy and stable model. Fixing to a tripod: It is important to take the anterior/posterior balance into consideration when attaching a tripod.

Keep a well-balanced position by using the three tripod screw sockets located on the EDG Fieldscope body.44

20,1mm 32,3mm 25,4mm 17,9mm 17,8mm 17,0mm 18,4-16,5mm

FEP-20W FEP-30W Bague de xation DS FEP-38W

58m/173 ft. 42m/126 ft 42m/126 ft. 33m/99 ft. 24m/73 ft. 17m/52 ft. 38-19m/ 1000 m/yds. 115-58 ft.**

20,1mm 32,3mm 25,4mm 17,9mm 17,8mm 17,0mm 18,4-16,5mm

45˚ 135˚ Clamp 135˚ 90˚ 45˚ 90˚96

FEP-20W FEP-30W Acessorio anello DS

Copertura innesto (obiettivo) mounted ECF Copertura in gomma (oculare) mounted ECG ECL ECG ECG ECL Paraocchio in gomma mounted ACM ABY ANC ABY ACM ACN Custodia included CCK

dell’occhio 20,1mm 32,3mm 25,4mm 17,9mm 17,8mm 17,0mm 18,4-16,5mm

Printed in Japan (184K)86-1Y/3DE Printed in Japan (213K-1)06-1Y/3DE