Digiscope with canon 400d

[gliderman]

I don,t no if somebody has brought this up or not but I,m sorry if they have,
I thought I would try my 400d with my scope I was wondering if anyone has tried it if so what is the best lens, I did use a 4500 but I want to try the canon now
Will

[musti]

Canon 50 mm F 1.8 is best choice to lens, its ideal length.

Then you will need some step down ring, you can step down 52 to 28 and no vinjeting.

[Bob Thompson]

I have had some success using the Canon 400D together with the Swarovski ATS 80HD scope and the Swarovski TLS800, but I had a lot of trouble with exposure when I tried using the 50mm f1.8 lens

Attached is a shot taken with the TLS800 in Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

[Grundy]

I am currently testing the Canon 50mm Mk1 lens with the Swarovski ATS 80HD scope & 20x EP. I will let you know how I get on

Attached a Robin shot taken at about 15M in poor light

[gliderman]

Thanks for all your help I,ve had a look at 50mm lens it appears they made 2 one new and an older one the new one is all plastic, the old one has metal mount do you think the older one will be better, that is the mark 1 lens
many thanks
Will

[Bob Thompson]

I would go for the metal lens, provided the quality is equal with both lenses. I tried the plastic lens and it seemed a little fragile.

Bob

[gliderman]

I am currently testing the Canon 50mm Mk1 lens with the Swarovski ATS 80HD scope & 20x EP. I will let you know how I get on

Attached a Robin shot taken at about 15M in poor light
Hi are you using a canon 400d if so can you let me know the best camera settings please, Oh yes I have got a 50mm lens now
Thanks Will