Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Mounting Instructions

Mounting a Coolpix 4500 onto a Microscope Reference Sheet
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Please refer to the Coolpix 4500 User’s Manual for page numbers indicated below.
Mounting the Coolpix 4500 to a microscope trinocular photo tube or beamsplitter
1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure
a CompactFlash
TM
Card or IBM Microdrive
®
is properly inserted into
the camera. See p.12
2. Carefully thread the MDC-A Relay Lens onto the camera’s lens.
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.
3. Attach the C-mount adapter onto the microscope’s trinocular or
beamsplitter port. Secure the C-mount into place.
4. Swivel the LCD screen to the desired viewing position and angle.
Note: The EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.
Mounting the Coolpix 4500 into a microscope eyepiece tube
1. With the camera power off, open the card-slot cover and make sure
a CompactFlash
TM
Card or IBM Microdrive
®
is properly inserted into
the camera. See p.12
2. Remove the cover ring from the relay lens by loosening the three
setscrews.
3. Attach the MDC-A relay lens to the camera lens.
Note that over-tightening the adapter may damage threads of both
adapter and apparatus.
4. Remove an eyepiece from the microscope and insert the MDC-A
adapter as replacement.
5. Swivel the LCD screen to the desired viewing position and angle.
Note: The EH-52 AC Adapter is recommended to eliminate battery consumption.
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This reference sheet is to be used in addition to the Coolpix 4500 User’s Manual
MDC-A Relay Lens
C-Mount
Photo Tube
MDC-A Relay Lens
Cover Ring
Setscrew (x3)

Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Specifications

General

Megapixel	4 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/1.8 \
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	7.85 - 32 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)	10/8
Interface	USB 1.1, AV out
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/2300 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 155 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	continuous auto focus, multi point auto focus, single auto focus, spot auto focus
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.02 -? m
ISO sensitivity	200, 400, 800
Compatible memory cards	CF
Motion JPEG frame rate	15 fps
Field of view	97 %
Display diagonal	1.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	110000 pixels
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL1
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction
Scene modes	beach, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, party (indoor), Sunset, Landscape (scenery)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	50 mm
Width	130 mm
Height	73 mm
Weight	360 g