Nikon Prostaff 3 User manual

Instruction manual / Manual de instrucciones /

Mode d'emploi / Manual de instruções

Fieldscope / Fieldscope / Lunette (d'observation) / Fieldscope

Printed in China (718C)2E/1611

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PROSTAFF 3 FIELDSCOPE.

• Thoroughly read this instruction manual before using the product, and be sure to use the prod-

uct correctly.

• After reading, retain this instruction manual so that it can be easily referenced.

• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

• No production in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in criti-

cal articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON VISION CO., LTD.

Table of contents

Safety and operation precautions................................................................................................................................4

Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................8

Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................9

Mounting to Tripod ........................................................................................................................................................10

Using Fieldscope .............................................................................................................................................................11

Using Tripod ......................................................................................................................................................................12

Storage and cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................14

Product specifications ...................................................................................................................................................16

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• Do not place the product in places where the position of the product cannot be secured stably. The

toppling or falling of the product may result in injury.

• Do not use the product while walking. You may run into other people or objects or fall down, result-

ing in injury.

• Do not leave the product in automobiles under the scorching sun or in front of heaters or other ob-

jects generating high heat.

• The lens surface may become cloudy if you carry the product into a warm room from cold outdoors

as a result of a radical temperature change.

• Make sure that the packaging box, packing materials, and supplied item(s) are out of reach of chil-

dren.

• Be careful that small children do not inadvertently swallow small parts. If it does happen, consult a

doctor immediately.

• If you use the rubber eyecup for a long period of time, you may suffer skin inflammation. If you de-

velop any symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.

• Be sure to store the product in the carry bag securely and close the buckle when you carry the

product.

Safety and operation precautions

In order to ensure the safe use of this product, read this manual carefully and be sure you under-

stand the information provided before attempting to operate the product.

This manual provides instructions that you should follow in order to use the product safely and

prevent damage to people and property. Be sure to understand the information provided before

attempting to use the product.

WARNING This indication alerts you to the fact that any improper use ignoring the con-

tents described herein can result in potential death or serious injury.

CAUTIONS This indication alerts you to the fact that any improper use ignoring the con-

tents described herein can result in potential injury or material loss.

nBody

WARNING

• Do not look at the sun or intensive light directly using the fieldscope.

CAUTIONS

• Make sure that the product is free of raindrops, sprays of water, sand, and mud. Do not turn the lens

focus ring if the product is wet with rain.

• Do not disassemble the product.

• Do not swing the product with the belt of the carry bag. The product may hit other people and

cause injury.

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nTripod

Do not use the tripod in combination with any products other than the PROSTAFF 3 Fieldscope.

WARNING

• Pay sufficient attention when closing or opening the tripod legs. The tripod legs may pinch your

fingers or cause injury if you handle the tripod carelessly. Handle the tripod legs safely without

being in a hurry.

• Be sure to hold the fieldscope when you adjust the height of the tripod or move the camera

platform with the fieldscope mounted to the camera platform. Otherwise, the tripod may move

unexpectedly, which may damage the fieldscope or the tripod legs may pinch your fingers.

• Be sure to secure your safety and stable posture if you use the tripod in unstable places, such as

slopes. Pay utmost attention if you use the tripod in high places, because toppling or falling can

lead to serious injury or death.

• Do not place the tripod on wobbling tables or leaning places where the tripod cannot be se-

cured stably. Pay utmost attention if you use the tripod in high places, because the falling of the

tripod onto the head or feet can lead to serious injury or death.

• Do not prop the product against the wall or set up the tripod with the legs closed. Otherwise,

the tripod may topple over. Keep the tripod on its side horizontally when you store the tripod.

• Be sure to place or store the tripod out of reach of children. Children may pinch their fingers or

hands or the tripod may topple over, which can lead to serious injury or death.

• The tripod is mainly composed of aluminum, which is electrically conductive. Do not use the

tripod close to high-voltage lines. Do not use the tripod if there is a risk of lightning.

• Do not sit or stand on the tripod. Otherwise, you may fall down, which can lead to serious injury

or death.

• Do not handle the tripod by bare hand in cold places, because the metal parts may be frozen.

CAUTIONS

• When you move to another place, be sure to carry the fieldscope after dismounting it from the

tripod. Unexpected force can be imposed on the fieldscope, which may damage the fieldscope

if you carry the tripod with the fieldscope mounted to the camera platform.

• Be sure to secure the fieldscope and tripod in use with each screw and lever tightened or locked.

The tripod may topple over, parts may drop off, and the fieldscope may be damaged if the screw

or lever is loosened or unlocked.

• Do not apply oil or grease to any part of the tripod. Otherwise, the tripod may not work suffi-

ciently.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the tripod. Abnormal operation may cause the tripod to

move abnormally, leading to property damage or injury.

• Use the tripod with the legs fully opened in order to prevent the tripod from toppling over or

receiving damage.

• Do not leave the tripod in automobiles or other places that result in high temperatures in sum-

mer. Otherwise, oil leakage or malfunctioning may result.

• The tripod may not demonstrate its performance sufficiently in cold places.

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EnEn Configuration

• Body (PROSTAFF 3 Fieldscope):

Supplied item(s)

• Objective cap (flip-down type) × 1

• Eyepiece cap × 1

• Tripod × 1

• Carry bag × 1

Overview

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1Objective lens

2Objective lens barrel

3Barrel body

4Index

5Zooming ring

6Eyepiece

7Focus ring

8Tripod socket

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1) Move the shoe lock lever 1of the tripod in the direc-

tion of the arrow (A) and take out the quick shoe 2.

2) Screw the flap 3on the back of the quick shoe securely

into the screw hold of the tripod socket 4.

CAUTIONS

If it is difficult to pull up the flap 3, use something

like a coin to pry it up.

Attach the quick shoe after checking that all mov-

able parts including the panhandle 5and scope

base stopper 6are locked as shown in Fig. 1. Keep

in mind that the fieldscope may topple over or fall if

they are not locked properly.

3) Move the shoe lock lever 1in the direction of the

arrow (A) and set the quick shoe 2on the camera

platform 7.

4) Make sure that the quick shoe 2is securely locked

with the tripod.

(A) 3

Fig. 1

Using Fieldscope

nRemoving the objective cap (flip-down type)

1) Hook a finger on the upper claw of the objective cap at the tip of the objective lens barrel and

remove the objective cap. You can use the objective cap hanging on the body.

nFocusing & Zooming

1) Magnification can be changed by rotating the zoom-

ing ring 1. To increase magnification, rotate the ring

clockwise. To decrease magnification, rotate the ring

counterclockwise.

Look in at the eyepiece with one eye and rotate the

focusing ring 2to focus. Rotate the ring counter-

clockwise to focus on near objects and rotate the

ring clockwise to focus on distant objects.

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nHow to Use the Camera Platform

1) Rotate the panhandle 1counterclockwise to move

the camera platform up, down, left, and right.

CAUTIONS

Be careful not to rotate the panhandle 1too far

counterclockwise, as it will disconnect.

2) Rotate the scope base stopper 2counterclockwise

to change the angle of the scope.

3) After setting the position, rotate the panhandle 1

and scope base stopper 2clockwise to lock them.

nHow to Use the Elevator

1) Rotate the elevator stopper 3counterclockwise, and

move the elevator stopper while holding the base of

the camera platform 4. Rotate the stopper clock-

wise to lock the stopper at the desired height.

Fig. 3

nHow to Extend or Open the Legs

1) You can extend or contract the legs freely by setting

up the flip lock lever 1and lock the legs by setting

down the lever. The legs fold out in three stages.

Stretch the legs in order from the top stage. 1

Fig. 4

2) When opening the legs, hold leg A and slowly open

leg B. The three legs are opened at the same time.

When closing the legs, lift up the stay 2a little from

the bottom so that the legs can be closed smoothly.

Fig. 5

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Observe the following instructions, however, when using the product.

• The unit is not airtight and should not be held underwater or in strong running water.

• No movable parts of the product can be adjusted in wet conditions. Wipe off water droplets, if

any, on the parts.

To maintain your Fieldscope’s water resistance, Nikon Vision recommends regular servicing by an

authorized dealer.

nTripod

• Remove the dust and dirt with a brush and wipe the tripod with a damp cloth after use. Then

clean the tripod with a dry cloth and store the tripod. Do not leave the tripod as it is after using

the product on beaches or at hot-spring resorts, or otherwise the tripod may rust.

• If the tripod is wet with rain, wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth and stretch out the legs com-

pletely to dry them.

• Do not use paint thinner or other organic solvents.

Storage and cleaning

nBody

• Do not wash the product with cold or hot water.

• Gently wipe off dirt from the product (except for the lens) by using a soft, clean cloth. Do not

use organic solvents such as benzine or paint thinner or cleaning solution that contains any or-

ganic solvents.

• Remove dust from the surface of the lens with a soft, non-oily brush.

• Remove fingerprints, etc., from the lens surface by gently wiping them with cleaning paper or

soft cleaning cloth that has been dampened with a small amount of anhydrous alcohol (ethanol)

or commercially available lens cleaner.

Waterproof Models

The PROSTAFF 3 Fieldscope is waterproof, and can be used underwater at a maximum depth of

1 m (3 ft 3 in) for up to 10 minutes without damaging the optical system and obstructing your ob-

servation.

• The product can be used in conditions of high humidity, wind, and rain without risk of damage

to the internal function.

• The nitrogen-filled design makes it resistant to condensation and mold.

En Product specifications

Type: Roof Prism Spotting Scope

Model PROSTAFF 3 Fieldscope

Magnification (×) 16-48

Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) 60

Angular field of view (real) (°) 2.3 *

**Angular field of view (apparent) (°) 35.6 *

Field of view at 1,000 m/yd (m)

(ft)

40 *

120 *

Exit pupil (mm) 3.8 *

Brightness 14.4 *

Eye relief (mm) 19 *

***Close focusing distance, approx. (m)

(yd)

10.0

10.9

Length (mm)

(in)

313

12.3

Width (mm)

(in)

2.9

Weight (g)

(oz)

620

21.9

* When minimum magnification (16×) is selected.

** The apparent field of view is calculated from the following formula based on ISO14132-1:2002.

tanω'=τ× tanω (Apparent field of view: 2ω', Magnification: τ, Real field of view: 2ω)

*** With normal eyesight without accommodation

Tabla de contenido

Precauciones de seguridad y funcionamiento.....................................................................................................19

Configuración................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Información general....................................................................................................................................................... 24

Montaje en trípode......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Uso del fieldscope........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Uso del trípode................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Almacenamiento y limpieza........................................................................................................................................ 29

Especificaciones del producto.................................................................................................................................... 31

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EsEs

GRACIAS POR ADQUIRIR EL FIELDSCOPE PROSTAFF 3.

• Antes de utilizar el producto, lea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de

utilizar el producto correctamente.

• Una vez leído, guarde este manual de instrucciones para posteriores consultas.

• Las especificaciones y diseño están sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso.

• No se permite la reproducción de este manual de ninguna forma, ni total ni parcialmente (salvo

en breves referencias en artículos o revisiones importantes), sin la previa autorización por escri-

to de NIKON VISION CO., LTD.

Precauciones de seguridad y funcionamiento

Con el fin de garantizar el uso seguro de este producto, lea atentamente este manual y asegúrese

de que comprende la información en él facilitada antes de intentar utilizar el producto.

Este manual contiene instrucciones que deberá seguir para utilizar el producto de forma segura y

evitar lesiones personales y daños en la propiedad. Asegúrese de que entiende la información pro-

vista antes de intentar utilizar el producto.

ADVERTENCIA

Esta indicación le advierte sobre el hecho de que cualquier uso indebido que ignore el

contenido aquí descrito, puede ocasionar posibles lesiones graves o incluso la muerte.

PRECAUCIONES

Esta indicación le advierte sobre el hecho de que cualquier uso indebido que ignore el

contenido aquí descrito, puede derivar en posibles lesiones graves o en daños materiales.

nCuerpo

ADVERTENCIA

• No mire directamente al sol o a una luz intensa cuando utilice el fieldscope.

PRECAUCIONES

• Asegúrese de que el producto no contenga gotas de lluvia, salpicaduras de agua, arena y barro. No

gire el anillo de enfoque del objetivo si se ha mojado el producto con la lluvia.

• No desmonte el producto.

• No balancee el producto con la correa de la bolsa de transporte. El producto puede golpear a otras

personas y ocasionar lesiones.

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