digi-scoping

[kpredator]

hello
got any digi-scopers here?
have a 20-60 x 80 swarovski spotting scope,thinking of trying it out.
what camera,mount are you using?
what about using an i-phone?
any advise would be helpful
thanks
kp

 

[haven]

Swarovski makes an adapter for recent iPhone models.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...4204_pa_i5_phone_adapter_ats_sts_atm_stm.html

the adapter also fits several Swarovski binoculars
http://at.swarovskioptik.com/natur/blog/PA_i5_nature

MeOpta makes a similar adapter. You have to measure your scope eyepiece to choose the right size adapter.
http://www.meoptasportsoptics.com/shop/us/5-iscoping-adapter/zmxpuqkm4qnl/ctgMPus.html

here's an article that says using the IPhone's burst mode is great for capturing a photo, and slow motion mode is very useful for video of active species like warblers.
http://www.nemesisbird.com/photography/review-iphone-5s-new-digiscoping-champion/

makes me want to drag out my old Kowa TSN 3 scope with fluorite objective...

 

[kpredator]

Caught the article about the iPhone
Burst. I phone is the routeI am
Going to take.btw thanks for all
The interesting information you
Provide how about a Windhoek
Lager sometime
Kp

 

[meanjoegreene]

Hope this doesn't come off as negative, but what is this used for and what is the point of this?

An iPhone sensor is so small, why would you use it instead of a DSLR?

 

[haven]

It's a hobby pursued by bird watchers who want a better look, and a permanent record. Many avid birders own a spotting scope, and most everyone has a smartphone. The adapter puts the two together.

DSLRs are fine, and work in this application. However, the DSLR is much heavier, making a stronger tripod a necessity to reduce vibration. And the expensive DSLRs have a sensor that is bigger than the circle of light coming out of the scope's eyepiece. So your photos come out with a black circle around them. That said, lots of people use DSLRs for digi-scoping.

If you're working for National Geographic, you'd use different (and vastly more expensive) gear.

 

[kpredator]

guess i am out of the closet,yes i am a bird watcher!!!!!!