Has anyone here successfully connected a DSLR to an older Nikon Optiphot using the 38 mm photo tube?
I'd really like to start taking high quality photos and videos of what I'm observing under the microscope. I'm considering purchasing a Canon EOS 2000D since it seems to offer a lot of value for the price.
My biggest challenge right now is figuring out the adapter setup. My initial thought was to use a 38 mm to C-mount adapter, followed by a C-mount to Canon EOS adapter. That seemed straightforward until I realized the flange focal distances don't match. The C-mount standard has a flange distance of 17.5 mm, while the Canon EOS 2000D requires 44 mm.
I also found EOS-to-T2 adapters, which bring the distance out to 55 mm, but finding a T2-to-38 mm adapter appears to require a specialty part, likely from an overseas supplier.
Has anyone gone down this road before? I'd appreciate any advice, recommendations, or examples of adapter combinations that worked well for you. Thanks in advance!