Another newbie here...

[Chris B.]

Although I've been a photographer for over 30 years, with many of those as a pro, I just recently learned about digiscoping and I'm eager to invest in some gear to get me started. I'm partial to Canon (cameras at least since they do not appear to make scopes). I'd like to get a good scope to start out but don't have the $$ to get one of the "primo" ones like a Kowa or a Leica. And I'd like to get a small digital camera with a movable LCD. My current gear includes a 30D dslr, an S3 IS "super zoom" and an A710IS compact. I tend to research things heavily before I plunge in but one of primary goals is sharpness. There seems to be a lot of information out there on this subject but determining what is useful and what isn't is difficult at this stage of the game. Any opinions, suggestions will be immensely appreciated.

Thanks!

Chris

[delia todd]

Hi Chris and welcome to Bird Forum from all the Staff and Moderators

Happy New Year to you

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[Ian Latham]

I am really sorry I can't help you with your question, but if that is who Delia says it is...........can you do something about the crap weather here in Britain please??

[Yorkiebird]

I am really sorry I can't help you with your question, but if that is who Delia says it is...........can you do something about the crap weather here in Britain please??

I had to read it twice as well and yes please can you improve the weather?o:)

[KCFoggin]

Hi Chris! Welcome to BirdForum :t:

[John N]

Hi Chris, welcome to BirdForum.Enjoy yourself here.

[kittykat23uk]

Hiya, welcome to the forum. Personally I use a Kowa TS-614 (which I bought second hand) and Fuji F31 FD camera. I think the whole set up cost about £500. I also have a Panasonic FZ18 with Olympus Tcon 17. I can tell you now that for most of the time, in good light I am using the panasonic. But in the UK in winter and over longer distances the digiscoping set up has the edge, and that is really noticeable.

Here are some pictures, check the exif data to see what they were taken with:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8773601@N03/sets/72157600330213190/

Good luck in your search.

Jo

[christineredgate]

Hi,Chris,welcome to BF.

[Neil]

Chris,
Welcome. You could try for a second hand scope or have a look at Nikon. You could try you A720 but it needs a long Eye Relief eyepiece (20 mm plus ). Nikon have some -
http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/digiscope.php?group=15&subgroup=152&num=1
If you have more questions let us know, Neil.