Fuji F30: how do you attach yours?

[phyllosc]

I find the threads in this section very useful and informative and when pondering which camera to opt for I'm leaning very heavilly towards the Fuji F30.

I don't have the engineering skills to be able to go into my shed and create an adaptor like some of the excellent examples I've seen on BF. So the two questions I'd like to ask are:

1. What devices have you F30 users used to attached your cameras to your scopes?

and

2. Do these allow a cable release to be used for 'hands free' operation?

My scope is a Leica and I have a fix magnification and a zoom lens.

Thanks


Dave C

[john-henry]

I find the threads in this section very useful and informative and when pondering which camera to opt for I'm leaning very heavilly towards the Fuji F30.

I don't have the engineering skills to be able to go into my shed and create an adaptor like some of the excellent examples I've seen on BF. So the two questions I'd like to ask are:

1. What devices have you F30 users used to attached your cameras to your scopes?

and

2. Do these allow a cable release to be used for 'hands free' operation?

My scope is a Leica and I have a fix magnification and a zoom lens.

Thanks


Dave C

Have a look at the threads on the SRB-Griturn Dave, it comes with a cable release so takes care of that problem, also being a universal type you can adjust it to use either of your eyepieces.
If you've got to buy one this is about the best value for money at the moment.
Several people are using it with the F30 with good results.

Regards

John

[SteveClifton]

I use the Baader adapter, which is cheap at around £30 (don't think there is a better value adapter around!). Cley Spy do a very similar 'universal adapter' for £40. You can't attach a cable release, nor does it swing away like the SRB adapter, but because you can use higher shutter speeds with the F30, I find that I can get good results in most conditions without a remote release.
Otherwise I use the 2 second timer on slow moving/stationary birds, if I'm struggling for light.
With a little practice, it's possible to attach this adapter (with camera) in about 3-4 seconds, so it isn't that much slower in practice compared to a swing-away type adapter.

Whilst I have never tried the SRB adapter myself, I've read quite a bit about what others have said about it. I still remain to be convinced that it's as good as it's cracked up to be. My main concern being that, although it has some kind of 'stop' to prevent the camera lens swinging completely round and colliding with your eyepiece, in practice it is not that reliable as it easily gets knocked out of adjustment. This means that it is still necessary to remove the camera from the scope when on the move, and re-attach when a subject is found.

Perhaps other users can do something to convince me that I'm wrong about this. Until then I think I'll stick with the trusty old (but rather heavy and bulky) Baader.

[phyllosc]

Thanks guys for your reploes. It would seem I have a choice between the two systems you mention, though I'd be interested to know if Leica's own adaptor works with the F30.

That said, am I right in thinking it cost more than the camera?

Dave C