The AstroScope 9350BRAC-GL2-3PRO Night Vision Adapter from Electrophysics is designed for Canon's GL2 Camcorder. The AstroScope delivers the ability to produce high resolution full-frame images under adverse lighting conditions. The rugged and compact design makes it ideal for demanding applications. Fitted with a high-performance 3rd generation intensifier, the AstroScope significantly enhances your camera's low-light capabilities.

Your high definition camera can now take on a more valuable role in all your security concerns. The AstroScope's ability to capture images in low light that provide facial recognition and vehicle registration identification ensures your ability to execute wide area surveillance and long range detection. You can secure any perimeter, shut down border crossings, and render any 'line in the sand' impenetrable.

To use the AstroScope, a C-Mount lens not included must be fitted to the front of the CIU.

For Canon GL2 Camera    3rd Generation Intensifier

Standard 1/4-20" tripod mount

Seamless electronic integration with Canon's GL2 camera

Lightweight, non-reflective, black epoxy-coated aluminum housing

The CIU attaches to the camera via the relay lens and bracket assembly

While 2nd generation night vision works well in most applications, 3rd generation night vision will out perform it in all situations. With a 3rd generation NVD, your image will be crisper and clearer with a decreased level of bright light blooming. These improvements substantially increase the recognition and detection range of the system.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f1.7? Or other third party lenses for that matter? How close will this adapter focus with 35mm Ultron if it compatible?

A: Yes, it will work with any M mount lens, but I think it works best with longer lens such as 50 mm and more. Leica makes a 90 mm macro lens that goes with it.

Q: 2. could i use this with one of the older M models (M Monochrom)? i understand the macro focusing would be pretty hard without LiveView, but it could be possible, right?

A: I use this with Live View on several Sonys which because of their excellent peaking focus feature they can work with the adaptor. I think without live view it will be nearly impossible or at least very hit and miss to get tack sharp focus with the adaptor. Be sure in itself the adaptor is terrific piece of kit.

Q: 3. Can I use this Macro Adapter with a 50 mm f 2.0 lens ? Also do the rangefinder focusing function still work properly when using the adapter ?

A: Yes it will work with the 50mm lens in live view.

Q: 4. Does it reduce the farther end of the focus range? Will the lens still be able to focus to infinity with this adapter on?

A: When using a Macro adapter, such as the Leica Macro-Adapter-M, you will no longer be able to focus to infinity, as the adapter will move the lens further away from the sensor, allowing you to focus closer to objects, but losing the ability to focus on further away objects.

Q: 5. I mounted my m10 with the 90mm APO-Summicron f2 and the macro-adaptor-m on a tripod. I set the aperture to f5.6 and the iso to 100 and the exposure to 1/2 second and took a great image. When I loaded the image into Lightroom and lookedat the info, it showed f22. Does this mean the the effective f number rises dramatically with the use of the adaptor? Does this introduce and optical problems?

A: No, the effective f-number does not rise dramatically with the use of the Leica Macro-Adapter-M. There is no electronic communication between the Leica Macro-Adapter-M and the M-mount camera, and as such, no EXIF data such as aperture setting or focus distance is transmitted between the lens, lens mount, and camera. As such, either no information is listed or a minimum number (such as f/22) would be listed. That being said, this has no effect to the image quality. As there are no optics inside the lens adapter, it does not introduce any optical problems.

Q: 6. I have Leica M Type 240 Camera and Leica 90mm f2 M lens. If I purchase Macro-Adapter-M by Leica, could I get Macro capability with my lens? What would be the reproduction ratio 1:1 or 1:2? If the response is 1:2 as the product spec specifies how do I achieve Macro reproduction ratio of 1:1?Regards,simik7@comcast.net

A: The Leica Macro-Adapter-M when used on lenses with focal lengths of at least 50mm achieve a maximum reproduction ratio up to 1:2 for close-up shooting. Technically speaking, 1:1 is reached when a lenses optical center is moved twice its focal length from the focal plane (or sensor plane). Your 90mm lens would have to be moved far enough so its optical center was 180mms from your cameras focal plane (or sensor plane). Using a lens with a shorter (wider angle) focal length would increase your reproduction ratio with the M adapter. I am not aware of longer Extension tubes made for the Leica M mount nor a bellows set up that will fit.

Q: 7. I'd like to use this adapter with a 35mm Summicron-m f2. At its minimum 18 mm extension, what (approximately) would the lens to subject distance be?

A: Good question.It is difficult to calculate this, I will try to do a measurement for you if I get time.But as a very rough guess I'd estimate you would be halving the 700mm to around 350mm minimum focus distance and probably achieve about a 1/10 reproduction ratio.I have the combo and will try to do a measure

Q: 8. Do you generally keep the adapter on the camera for all of your work, or do you only use it for close up work? In other words, does this change or disrupt your workflow, image quality etc. to use this adapter for closeup and non-closeup work? Thanks

A: You will only be able to do macro photos with this adapter in place. You should not keep the macro adapter on the camera except for macro photography.

Q: 9. Is it possible to scan negatives with this in combination with 50 Summilux?

A: This Macro M adapter would help you get closer and for the image to be larger - you will also need a rear light to photograph negatives with any lens. But it will turn your 50mm M mount lens into a macro lens for an M mount Leica camera, yes.

Q: 10. Is this adapter weathersealed?

A: It is not weather sealed. I adapt Summilux-M lenses with Leica SL. However, both the lenses and the camera body are weather sealed.