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Digiscoping via Digital SLR cameras which one is the better fit for you |
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Written by OpenDP
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Sunday, 07 October 2007 |
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3- What adapters do you use with your digiscope set? If you are using multiple scopes and digital cameras can you give us the purpose of each and which one works best in what condition for you? Are you planning for an upgrade? If you use multiple scopes/cameras on the field can you explain why you chose one over another in different cases?
I use a tube style adapter that is made for the eyepiece and has three plastic screws to lock it in place. I only use one screw since then it can be easily removed to use the scope for viewing. Many variations on the theme are available now from companies that specialize in this sort of equipment. I have a couple of step rings that change the thread size from 28mm to 37mm or 52mm this way I can fit it to most digital cameras that have a filter thread.
4- What is your favorite tripod? Do you use a monopod as well? If yes then let us know in what condition you prefer monopod over tripod? Do you use alternative heads for your pods? If true please let us know why and your brand of choice?
All of my supports are made by Manfrotto, i use the fairly basic and freely available 128rc head on a standard tripod similar to the Manfrotto 190v for digiscoping. I also use a sliding plate made by Swarovski to fit on Manfrotto heads. This sites the scope further forward on the head counterbalancing the wait of a camera on the back end and helps to stop the whole setup being off balance, it also has a shallow grove that the scope sits in and stops it twisting around on the tripod, which suits my style of carrying the whole setup around on my shoulder. A monopod but be no good for digiscoping as the magnification involved is to high for this style of support the setup always needs to be kept rock steady, this is essentially when digiscoping. I use a monopod for DSLR telephoto photography and find it invaluable. I have also used a Manfrotto car clamp for digiscoping from my car with some success. In this way it’s possible to use the car as I hide and get even closer to your subject.
 complete setup mounted on a 128rc Manfrotto head
this picture shoes a complete setup mounted on a 128rc Manfrotto head using a Swarovski sliding plate to move the center of gravity of the setup and keep it balenced.
From left to right is a Canon Powershott A95 with a standard cable release mounted over the shutter button using a bracket. Canon filter adapter LADC52D attached to the camera giving a 52mm female thread, attached to this via a male 52mm thread, a tube style adapter fitted over the Swarovski 20-60x eyepiece and sucured with one plastic screw, Swarovski ST80HD. Copyright © Richard Ford - www.Digitalwildlife.co.uk
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