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Helpful Positive Review Difficult to set up, but worth it by Sasquatch, Verified Owner, February 24, 2015
I bought this to help me run the spotting scope for my wife during her long range competitions. Right now, I'm using it with a Leupold spotting scope. It works, after a fashion. The hardest part is carefully setting the spring-loaded (and very well p...
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Helpful Positive Review Carson Universal Adapter Great for iPhone Astrophotography by Matt, June 25, 2015
I've really enjoyed using the Carson Universal Adapter with both an iPhone 5s and an iPhone 6 to mount to my telescopes. I find that it's an incredibly easy to use adapter, which is especially important when you're working in the dark. The mount do...
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Helpful Negative Review Carson universal is OK, but... by jdr762, February 19, 2015
The Carson universal is a great idea, and it does get the job done, but I feel like it could be improved. I bought this for use with an Iphone 6, and while it does work with this phone, it doesn't work as good as it could. The camera lens on Iphon...
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5/6 found this helpful
Most Recent Reviews Good but not for me by Alan, Verified Owner, August 16, 2016
I have an IPhone 6S and keep it in a lifeproof case. While it fits width wise it is just a little too long with the case on to use the adapter without doing some cutting to the pad on the vertical end. I haven't decided whether to cut it or return it...
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Most Recent Reviews Carson Universal Optics adaptor by KE, March 28, 2015
The item description on the web site did not mention this device would not work on a rifle scope and that's why I really wanted it. Does not hold tight on my tactical binos nor take clear pictures of the mill pattern in the binos and the the item of...
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3/4 found this helpful
Most Recent Reviews Universal Optics Adapter is fun toy by Hiker, October 7, 2015
I'd read reviews of this item before I purchased it, but wanted to experience it myself. The reviews that claimed that the adapter does not clamp onto oculars very well are true, as I experienced the problem myself, but was able to do a better job of...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

CARSON Universal Optics Adapter has been discontinued by Carson and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Accessories, Digital Camera Accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for CARSON Universal Optics Adapter

The Carson Universal Optics Adapter is a portable digiscoping tool that is perfect for capturing videos and images on the go. Attachable to most popular smart phones, these Digital Camera Accessories from Carson can be used on binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, microscopes, or night vision to provide with instantaneous digiscoping capabilities. The Carson HookUpz Universal Adapter features an easy-to-use, self-centering clamp with release grips so you can clip on many different optics. After the initial phone alightment, the Carson Universal Optics Attachment can be attached quickly and easily for perfect alignment every time.image

Specifications for CARSON HookUpz Universal Optics Adapter:

Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Dimensions: 5.75" x 1.5" x 4"

Features of CARSON Universal Optics Phone Adapter:

  • No glue needed
  • Self-centering clamp with release grips
  • Fits most smart phones, with or without case
  • Can be used on binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, microscopes or night vision
  • Fits a wide range of optics with an outer eyepiece diameter of 20-58mm
  • Single arm phone clamp for easy and quick installation and removal
  • Note: Not compatible with rifle scopes. Will not work on "phablets" like Samsung® Note 2, 3, etc. Optics must be straight or slightly tapered; complex-shaped eyepieces may not work.

Package Contents:

  • CARSON Universal Optics Digiscoping Adapter
  • Protective Case

CARSON Universal Optics Adapter Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

CARSON UNIVERSAL Optics Adapter, Black/Green IS-100 , MPN: IS-100 , UPC: 750668011008 , Code: CN-DA-IS-100
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