FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

ZARF ENTERPRISES

The Leading Manufacturer of Digital Camera Microscope Adapters for Photographic Imaging
and Digital Camera Slit Lamp Adapters for Ophthalmic Photographic Imaging
for Apple© iPhones, Apple© iPad Mini's,
Canon© or Nikon© DSLR'S.

Here you will find answers to most of your frequently asked questions.
If you don't find the answer here, please email us
and we will do our very best to answer you quickly.

FAQ’s

Q. How long have you been in business?
A. We have been in business since 1994.

Q. How do I contact you?
A. You may contact us for more information or questions at
info@zarfenterprises.com or adapters@zarfenterprises.com.
We are opened Monday through Friday, from 8AM to 5PM PST.
We are closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.

Q. Where are your adapters made?
A. Right here in the USA.
All of our Microscope and Slit Lamp Adapters
are manufactured at our facility under strict guidelines
and stringent Quality Control.
For this reason we may be able to accommodate
microscopes or slit lamps that are not listed on our web site.
If you do not find your model slit lamp
or have a question about your microscope,
please contact us and we will do our
very best to provide the appropriate adapter for your needs.
At this time we only manufacture adapters for
the Apple© iPhones and iPad Mini's listed on our website
and for Nikon or Canon DSLR Cameras.

Q. What about Dealer Inquiries?
A. PLEASE NO DEALER INQUIRIES.

Q. Is there a difference between Microscope adapters
and Slit Lamp Adapters?

A. Yes.
Our Microscope Lens Adapter Series incorporates our
Highest Optical Quality Coated Glass Lens Element System
and is intended to be used in place of your Microscope Eyepiece.
Our current Stocking Microscope Adapters will accommodate
the Standard 23.2mm INSIDE DIAMETER Lens Tube
or port or the 30mm INSIDE DIAMETER Lens Tube
or port of most Microscopes and can be used with
Canon or Nikon DSLR Cameras with the APS-C and Full Frame Sensors,
iPhone's, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 5, iPad Mini 6
or iPad Mini 7 A17 Pro. We can manufacture Special Order Lens Adapters
for Microscopes that have a different Inside Diameter Lens Tube or Port,
such as 25mm for example. Please refer to our Ordering Information page
under Return/Refund Policy for important information
regarding Special Order Adapters.
MICROSCOPE LENS ADAPTERS
ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED ON SLIT LAMPS.

Our Slit Lamp Lens Adapters again, incorporates our
Highest Optical Quality Coated Glass Lens Element System
and is intended to be used in place of your Slit Lamp Eyepiece.
Our current Stocking Slit Lamp Adapters will accommodate
Burton, CSO, Haag Streit, Marco, Reichert, Topcon,
Woodlyn, and Ziess Slit Lamps as listed on our website.
Slit Lamp Adapters for Nikon or Canon DSLR Cameras with the APS-C Sensors Only
and for iPhone's and iPad Mini's listed above. All of our Slit Lamp Lens Adapters
have our Patented Anti Rotation feature
which prevents camera rotation and also, allows the
user to position the adapter to the best use position.
SLIT LAMP LENS ADAPTERS
ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED ON MICROSCOPES.


Q. Other competitor's adapters require you to purchase the adapter
and then other items separately, what about your adapters?

A. All of our Microscope and Slit Lamp adapters come complete,
there is no need to purchase any other accessory.
We do offer an Optional Remote
Shutter Button for the iPhones or iPad Mini's
for a nominal price.

Q. How do I know if my camera/device will work with your adapters?
A. At our Home Page, select your particular need,
Slit Lamp Adapter or Microscope Adapter,
click on your camera or device model.
All the camera or device models we have listed
for that adapter has been tested
and have proven to work well.
We have tested every camera or device model
we have listed prior to manufacturing an adapter
and placing it on our web site.

For Slit Lamp use:
Select the iPhone (iPhone 16 Pro Max, etc.)
or iPad Mini (6th Gen, etc.) Model
that you have and chose your SPECIFIC
Slit Lamp Model (Haag Streit, Topcon, etc.).
For the Nikon or Canon DSLR Camera
chose the SPECIFIC Slit Lamp Model.

For Microscope use:
Select your Nikon or Canon DSLR Camera or
your iPhone or iPad Mini Model,
select whether you need
to fit a 23.2mm Eyepiece Lens Tube
or 30mm Eyepiece Lens Tube.
If you are not sure, please email us and
we can help you determine exactly
what you need to order.
You will be taking great photos in no time.


Q. Are your adapters difficult to use?
A. Not at all. All of our adapters come with
Easy to Read Instructions.
Printed Instructions will be shipped
to you along with your Paid Order.
Your Paid Invoice will be
sent to you via email in a PDF Format.
If you would like to have a
hard copy mailed to you, just let us know.
If you happen to lose your Instructions, just email us
and we will gladly email you PDF Instructions .

Q. Are taking Photos of my specimen difficult?
A. No, but as with all things, practice,
practice, practice will make perfect!
Also, when using a new camera,
iPhone, or iPad Mini there will be a learning curve
until you get use to all of the functions.
Remember, you can always email us
and we will do our best to offer up suggestions.

Q. What is your Return Policy?
A. You can find all that information and more, at our Ordering Information Page.
Also, a copy of our Return Policy will be included with your paid Invoice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

You may contact us for more information or questions at
info@zarfenterprises.com or adapters@zarfenterprises.com

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