50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor/carrier for E700 spotters clearance sale

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50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor/carrier for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by some bloke » 02 Nov 2018, 15:41

Clearing out some surplus new stock as I'm setting aside NV rig builds in the near future. Bundle price £25 posted RMSD.

The custom design CNC made adaptors/carriers are a very simple and robust method to secure both a 50mm F1.2 M12 lens and an E700 camera to a spotter box or panel. The lens screws directly into the E700's standard M12x0.5mm threaded neck.

This long and vulnerable lens is usually avoided in spotter builds because its somewhat vulnerable to knocks during handling and storage which would easily dislodge both it and the camera away from the aim of the torch.

So I had some fixing adaptors made with a shroud that protects it from knocks and attaches both to the box with four M4 fixing screws.

This is all you need to robustly fix both a 50mm M12 lens and E700 camera body to a spotter box. The camera is fully protected from knocks inside the box so is very capably glued to the inside of the adaptor with silicone bathroom sealant that sticks it like shit to a blanket, having been guided into a central and correct focal distance by its neck - but can be removed with a good twist if required. Also comes with 4x M4 fixing screws. :angel:

Please read this sales post about the C mount lens adaptors I also make as they are fitted in the same way following the same instructions, but note they are not designed with a rear flange long enough to accommodate an O-ring to be 'steerable'.

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I'm winding down my night vision build activities and will sell these adaptors and lens for a clearance price of £25. The lens alone costs more than that at UK prices. I have three lenses left but a few more adaptors. :)

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Re: 50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by bobc » 02 Nov 2018, 16:44

I will take one please
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Post by some bloke » 02 Nov 2018, 18:17

bobc wrote:
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I will take one please
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Not received anything yet Bob.

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Re: 50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by bobc » 02 Nov 2018, 19:51

Just tried again!!

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Post by some bloke » 02 Nov 2018, 21:10

All sorted thanks Bob. Please expect to sign for the package before 1PM on Tuesday.

I have three lenses left - but the last two have lens covers that went AWOL.

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Post by bobc » 03 Nov 2018, 00:41

Thank you 👍

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Re: 50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by some bloke » 12 Jan 2019, 23:10

I still have some these nice simple spotter build E700/50mm lens carrier assemblies available.

At only £25 its a right bargain. 8-)

I can supply one fitted to one of my 5" monitor boxes at £45, Surplus torch bodies are all gone.
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Post by dm800 » 14 Jan 2019, 15:34

I can recommend these as had one previously.

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Re: 50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by some bloke » 22 Jan 2019, 00:11

I can add a boss onto the front section of the assembly carrying a mini weaver rail - and add a torch mount too. :angel:

This greatly simplifies the overall spotter build because its a simple but completely reliable method of fitting a ready aligned separate illuminator to the spotter. This upgrade includes the torch clamp that places the 25mm torch body tube and tail cap just above the monitor housing for an easy reach.

The E700 metal body is shown just to demonstrate how the adaptor/carrier now secures three separate components to a spotter box with just four M4 screws - it is not included in the sale.

This optional extra adds £15 to the adaptor/carrier making it £40.

https://youtu.be/19onfxAsVXE

Showing the adaptor/carrier without the lens and camera possibly clarifies how easily you can secure three components to a panel with a 20mm hole, using four screws to attach them all. The camera is simply seated and tacked into the rear of the carrier with silicone sealant around its neck and leave it overnight to set.
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Re: 50mm F1.2 lens + adaptor/carrier for E700 spotters clearance sale

Post by some bloke » 02 Mar 2020, 07:36

Bump - I've dug out another option at an additional £10 if bought at the same time as any of the above.

These heavy duty suction mounts came with an appalling ball stud and thread which I have replaced with a custom made stainless steel tripod thread ball stud and wingnut replaces the junk one it comes with too.

Any tripod male threaded accessory such as a pistol grip or tripod can be screwed into the anodised aluminium carrier that is bolted to the box.
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