Nikon 5000 User Manual

Nikon Cameras

Mounting a Coolpix 5000 onto a Microscope Reference Sheet

Please refer to the Coolpix 5000 User’s Manual for page numbers indicated below.

Mounting the Coolpix 5000 to a microscope trinocular photo tube or beamsplitter

1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure a

CompactFlash

Card or IBM Microdrive

is properly inserted into the

camera.

See p.36

2. Slowly thread the UR-E6 Step Down Adapter to the camera.

3. Carefully thread the MDC-A Relay Lens onto the UR-E6 Step Down

Adapter. 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.

4. Attach the C-mount adapter onto the microscope’s trinocular or

beamsplitter port. Secure the C-mount into place.

5. Adjust the LCD screen to the desired viewing position and angle.

Note: Use a 1x C-mount (e.g. Nikon ISO 1x C-mount, #83043) to ensure the maximum
field of view; EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.

Mounting the Coolpix 5000 into a 30mm eyepiece tube

1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure a

CompactFlash

Card or IBM Microdrive

is properly inserted into the camera.

See p.36

2. Slowly thread the UR-E6 Step Down Adapter to the camera.

3. Loosen the three setscrews of outer sleeve on the MDC-A Relay Lens

and remove the Cover Ring.

4. Carefully thread the MDC-A relay lens to the UR-E6 Step Down Adapter.

Note that over-tightening the adapter may damage threads of

both adapter and apparatus.

5. Remove an eyepiece from the microscope and insert the

available end of the MDC-A Relay Lens adapter as replacement.

6. Adjust the LCD screen to the desired position and angle.

7. The weight of the camera may cause its positioning to become unstable.

Note: Nikon Eclipse and Nikon Stereomicroscopes are 30mm in diameter. Other Nikon models & microscopes
from other manufacturers may vary. The EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.

This reference sheet is to be used in addition to the Coolpix 5000 User’s Manual

Cover Ring

Setscrew (x3)

UR-E6 Step Down

Adapter