Think they ever have IS on a scope? (1 Viewer)

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swanny66

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• Nov 13, 2005

• #1

Do you think the scope manufacurers would ever come up with an image stabilizing system for their scopes? Would be a help for digiscoping. Don't know if it would add much weight. But it would sure be nice.

 

postcardcv

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• Nov 13, 2005

• #2

Personally I don't think so.

Canon already make IS bins, but as far as I know there is not (nor has there been) any plans for them to make a scope. I think it is more likely that the trend of having IS systems in small digital cameras will grow - I guess when the perfect digiscoping camera is finally made it will have IS.

 

Mickymouse

Ubuntu Linux user

• Nov 13, 2005

• #3

I hope they do even if the scope is slightly heavier, because you could then save on the tripod which could be made ever so light.

Mick

 

IanF

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• Nov 14, 2005

• #4

I'd say not. I haven't come across an IS system that didn't advise you to switch it off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Scopes aren't that often hand held and it's hard to imagine an IS system being so effective that it would enable hand holding (I don't think shoulder pods will ever really catch on for normal use let alone digiscoping) so I'd say it's unlikely.

 

Tannin

Common; sedentary.

• Nov 14, 2005

• #5

Better to spend the money on quality optics or - often neglected - a quality tripod. IS is most useful for hand holding.

 

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swanny66

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• Nov 16, 2005

• #6

IanF said:

I'd say not. I haven't come across an IS system that didn't advise you to switch it off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Scopes aren't that often hand held and it's hard to imagine an IS system being so effective that it would enable hand holding (I don't think shoulder pods will ever really catch on for normal use let alone digiscoping) so I'd say it's unlikely.

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Canon says to shut the IS off....but Art Morris, Brian Small, etc. NEVER turn it off(tripod or not).....and advise against it. Why turn off what helps you make a good pic?

 

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Otto McDiesel

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• Nov 16, 2005

• #7

IS = eight pound tripod.

 

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iporali

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• Nov 16, 2005

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Otto McDiesel said:

IS = eight pound tripod.

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Exactly! IS is already available for the scopes, and the weight, bulk and price are the prices you pay for it.

I don't see a need for IS as long as the image is formed by optical eyepieces, BUT I am also tempted to predict that electronical hi-res eyepieces + separate displays will become increasingly common in both astronomical and terrestrial telescopes - in not so distant future. And then IS will be an obvious feature along with adjustable/adapting brightness-sensitivity, digital aberration corrections, imaging systems etc.

Ilkka

 

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swanny66

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• Nov 16, 2005

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Otto McDiesel said:

IS = eight pound tripod.

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With a 600mm lens it does. With a 100-400...or 70-200< etc. it doesn't. Don't forget the Wemberly.