What is the NY-VS microscope adapter for HD camcorders?

NY-VS is a relay-lens microscope adapter designed for compatible consumer HD camcorders with high-magnification zoom and a front filter thread.

Which microscope connection methods can be used?

Typical installation options include C-mount, 23.2 mm eyepiece tube, 30.0 mm eyepiece tube, Nikon F-type phototube, Olympus PT/BH-type phototube and JIS phototube configurations. Optional sleeves may be required depending on the microscope.

Is NY-VS recommended when purchasing a new complete imaging system?

NY-VS is mainly recommended for customers who already have a compatible HD camcorder. When replacing the entire camera and adapter system, a DSLR, mirrorless camera or compact digital camera microscope adapter system may also be worth comparing.

Microscope Adapter for HD Camcorder - NY-VS

Name: NY-VS Microscope Adapter for HD Camcorder
Brand: NY-VS
SKU: NY-VS
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Relay-lens microscope adapter for compatible consumer HD camcorders

The NY-VS is a microscope adapter with a built-in relay lens designed for consumer HD camcorders with a high-magnification zoom function. It helps reduce common optical problems that can occur when using general consumer cameras for microscope imaging.

Compatible camcorder filter thread sizes: Φ30 mm, Φ37 mm, Φ43 mm and Φ46 mm. With optional adapter rings (sold separately), Φ30.5 mm and Φ40.5 mm are also supported.

HD Camcorder Built-in Relay Lens Filter Thread Mount C-mount / Eyepiece / Phototube

Overview Price Compatibility Installation

Product Overview

NY-VS is intended for microscope video recording and documentation using a compatible HD camcorder. The adapter is useful when the customer already owns a supported camcorder and wants to connect it to a microscope.

Built-in relay lens design for microscope imaging with consumer HD camcorders.
Designed for camcorders with compatible front filter threads.
Can be used with several microscope connection methods depending on the microscope configuration.

NY-VS HD Camcorder Microscope Adapter

NY-VS

HD Camcorder Microscope Adapter

One set includes the adapter components for connecting a compatible HD camcorder to a microscope. The required microscope-side connection method depends on the microscope tube or port.

US$ 650

Optional Phototube Sleeves
Type	Model	Price
JIS standard phototube sleeve	NY-JIS	US$ 53
Olympus PT-type phototube sleeve	NY-BH	US$ 53

Important Compatibility Notes

Camcorder-side attachment: NY-VS uses the camcorder's front filter thread for attachment. Compatible filter thread sizes are Φ30 mm, Φ37 mm, Φ43 mm and Φ46 mm. With optional adapter rings (sold separately), Φ30.5 mm and Φ40.5 mm filter threads are also supported. It cannot be installed on camcorders that do not have a front filter thread.

Installation and Microscope Connection Methods

The NY-VS adapter can be configured for several microscope-side connection methods. Please confirm the microscope tube type, tube diameter and phototube style before selecting the installation method or optional sleeve.

C-mount

Eyepiece Tube

Nikon F-type

Olympus PT

Olympus BH / Old PT

JIS Phototube

Adapter Set Components

The adapter set includes several pieces for connecting the camcorder-side adapter to the microscope-side tube or port. The exact combination depends on the microscope configuration.

1. C-mount Installation

Use the C-mount configuration when the microscope has a compatible C-mount camera port or C-mount adapter.

2-1. 23.2 mm Eyepiece Tube Installation

Adapter installation with 23.2 mm eyepiece tube

This method is used for microscopes with a standard 23.2 mm eyepiece tube.

2-2. 30.0 mm Eyepiece Tube Installation

Adapter installation with 30.0 mm eyepiece tube

This method is used for microscopes with a 30.0 mm eyepiece tube.

3. Nikon F-type Phototube Installation

Use this configuration for Nikon F-type phototube setups when the microscope side is compatible.

Fixation Sleeve (*option)

PT Tube Sleeve NY-BH

JIS Tube Sleeve NY-JIS

4. Olympus PT Phototube Installation

Adapter installation with Olympus PT phototube

NY-BH (*option)

Use NY-BH for Olympus PT-type phototube installation.
Compatible examples include SZ-PT, SZH-PT, U-SPT and IX-PT configurations.

★ Olympus Trinocular with no phototube (only plastic cap)
When there is no phototube attached to trinocular port with cap only,
use Olympus adapter U-TV1X-2 and U-CMAD3 (C-mount adapter) →

5. Old Olympus / BH-type Phototube Installation

NY-BH (*option)

For old Olympus BH-type and related phototube configurations, the NY-BH sleeve may be required.

6. JIS Phototube Installation

NY-JIS (*option)

For JIS standard phototube installation, the optional NY-JIS sleeve may be required.