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February 7, 2003

LensPlus is proud to announce our new LE-Adapter!!!!!!!!!

2Plus LE-Adapter Directly Mounts to Nikon CoolPix 990, 995, OR 4500 Cameras
We are pleased to announce that we are now manufacturing the 2Plus LE-Adapter that will mount directly to your camera. Additional step rings will no longer be needed. The new 2Plus/28mm LE-Adapter will place the camera lens and eyepiece only 5.71mm apart!!!!

Item # 11228 on our Product Page.

For more information on the 2Plus and its application Click HERE.

December 20, 2002

Our Technical Staff has added information regarding compatibility of our products with the following cameras:

For information on connecting your Nikon 4300 Click HERE.

January 22, 2002 - Kenneth Farmer, PhD, author of the “Extreme Camcorder Handbook” has recently completed a product review of our new 2Plus LE-Adapter.

He states “The 2Plus LE-Adapter opens up a host of new possibilities for the camcorder and digital camera enthusiast who wants to capture extreme long distance images using their favorite telescope, spotting scope or even binoculars. The 2Plus has the look and feel of a high quality optical accessory right out of the box.” Click HERE to see images captured at a distance of 2 miles!!!!! For more information on the new 2Plus LE-Adapter, click here.

Photo by K. Farmer, PhD. - Equipment includes: Panasonic DV400 MiniDV camcorder, TeleVue 32mm Plossl eyepiece and Meade LX200 8" SCT.

January 2, 2002 - 2Plus LE-Adapter has arrived and is ready for shipment! Click Here for more information on the 2Plus Adapter or order directly from our Products Page!

December 4, 2001 - LensPlus announces we are now accepting pre-orders for the new 2Plus LE-Adapter - Orders are expected to ship by the end of the year. Credit card orders will not be processed until product is shipped. Click Here for more information on the 2Plus Adapter. You can pre-order the 2Plus LE-Adapter from our Products Page Now!

November 5, 2001 - LensPlus is excited to announce the new 2Plus LE-Adapter. This adapter works just like our original but will accept much larger eyepieces (over 2 inches). This is just what the digibirders who use Kowa, Swarovski, and Leica scopes have been requesting. Also it will adapt those large eyepiece telescopes and other optical devices.

We will continue to sell our original LE-Adapter because the compact size makes it much more suitable for microscopes and other eyepieces of smaller diameter. Pricing is to be very close to the original LE-Adapter cost and delivery is expected within 6 weeks. Please E-mail us if you would like further information.

August 30, 2001 - We at LensPlus, are in the processing of developing a Picture Gallery of images taken with the LE-Adapter and would like anyone that has used the the Adapter to send us your pictures. Pictures can be sent by email to info@ccfabuja.org or send by mail to: LensPlus, 11969 Livona Lane, Redding, CA 96003

August 29, 2001 - Steve Wolf - CSU Stanislaus (Steve's website contains images taken with the LE-Adapter)

CSU Stanislaus Botany Image Collection

I use a Nikon 990 digital camera and trinocular compound and dissecting scopes with wide field eyepieces. The camera is attached to the scope via a LE-Adapter available at http://www.ccfabuja.org.  If you don't have a trinocular you can just mount the camera on one of the eyepieces. Below is a photo of the set up I use. I find it much easier to work via a TV monitor. I use the video out from the camera into a TV with an RCA jack. This way you see everything that appears on the camera LCD. I also recommend using the AC adapter, otherwise you run through batteries very quickly and the LCD times out. You must use the Nikon remote to eliminate camera shake. You can't use the self timer because that only works in macro mode. I shoot in the infinity mode and focus via the microscope. You do not want the camera to try to focus because it rarely gets it right. I mostly use the program mode (A-REC). Vignetting is a common problem.

You can reduce it in two ways: 1. use the optical zoom 2. use a relatively large aperture (small f-stop). Take several photos of each slide and slightly vary the microscope focus each time. This is one of the main advantages of a digital camera, not having to pay for film and developing! For "web publishing" I take the photos at 1024 x 768 and crop them to 800 x 600. I save in jpeg format with medium compression. Microscope lamps vary considerably and the color temperature changes depending on how high you turn up the lamp. Play with the white balance and light levels. Once you find the most accurate stick with those settings.

July 2, 2001 - Steve's DigiCams Review
The LE-Adapter makes it simple to connect your digicam to all sorts of optical devices whether they were made for it or not. This solves the problems of not being able to find the right threaded adapter ring or how to attach something that has no accessory threads to begin with. As long as the eyepiece or optical device has a diameter between 1/2 and 1-5/8 inches you can clamp onto it with the LE-Adapter.

Over the years I have received many emails from users wishing to mate a hi-res digicam to a microscope in either a laboratory or medical environment. I'm happy to report that the LE-Adapter is just the device that you've been looking for. The best digicam is a Coolpix 950 or 990 with its 3x optical zoom and superior macro capabilities, not to mention the ability to swivel the LCD screen independently of the lens. Other digicams can also be mated to microscopes, don't forget that you can use the video out feature and plug it into a TV -- it's difficult to beat a hi-res 9" or larger TV set as a color viewfinder!

I used the LE-Adapter to mount a Walter 8x32 monocular on the Coolpix 995 (see the first photo up above) and the results were very similar to what we have seen with the Kenko 8x32 or the CrystalView Sharpshooter monoculars when used on the Coolpix 990 or 995. It takes a little practice to make this combination work but shooting in macro mode with the LCD on and using continuous AF certainly helps. The camera and lens must be on a tripod, shooting with this extreme focal length the focus is critical and you won't get many useable shots if trying to do this handheld.

If you want or need a very versatile lens mounting device the LE-Adapter has got to be one of the best solutions out there.

For the full review visit http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/le_adapter.html

June 30, 2001
We have added the following quality web sites to our Links page. Please take time and visit these sites for information on digital cameras and accessories.

1. Adorama http://www.adorama.com/
Adorama is one of the nation's largest photo retail and mail order suppliers. and has been serving professionals as well as amateurs in the photographic, video, digital imaging and telescope fields for over 25 years. Adorama offers the best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff, and competitive pricing.

2. DVSPOT  http://www.dvspot.com/

The consumer digital video destination. Web site includes reviews, buyers guide, forums and the best information on digital video camcorders and accessories.

3. Harbortronics  http://www.harbortronics.com/

Harbortronics is proud to present the DigiSnap line of remote shutter releases!

This four button remote controller lets you to operate your digital camera from a distance, allowing you to take pictures, adjust the lens zoom, as well as perform time-lapse photography.

4. ACE Camera Magazine http://www.acecam.com/magazine.html

An international photography magazine and index of cameras and accessories.

June 28, 2001
The much anticipated Nikon 995 has arrived. Check out our Products page for ordering information.

May 16, 2001
Bill Benz, the inventor of the LE-Adapter and technical advisor to LensPlus, has recently published an article on Dennis Curtin's Short Courses digital photography web site. The article is titled "Attaching Opticals to Your Camera Lens for High Magnification Imaging using Monoculars, Binoculars and Spotting Scopes." Check it out at: http://www.shortcourses.com/how/attach/attach.htm#Image