Re: [APML] Making a Nikon DW-2 Magnifiier

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In a message dated 1/12/00 8:06:30 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
trekkie@nomorestars.com writes:

<< While I was searching for my astro photo camera (Nikon F2) several people 
mentioned the ability to make something similar to the DW-2 Magnifier for the 
camera. 
 I have an F2 Body - No prism.   What would I need to find for the Nikon F2 
to make such a thing? 
 Thanks >>

It's easy.  You can do it 2 ways.  
Use a Loupe, the kind you get at a camera store.  Get one with a lot of 
magnification, maybe 15 or 20X.  I used tape to make it fit on my F camera.  
Just make sure it focuses on the fine detail on your camera focus screen.
OR, you can use a 10 or 15mm eyepiece as a loupe but it is often hard to get 
some eyepieces to focus that close.  I found that some microscope eyepieces 
that will.
This works great for me.
                                        Bernie in Denver

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