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Recent content by Wachtel

  1. Wachtel

    Tripod for Kowa 883

    I'm also 188cm and use the new Gitzo 2542LS for my 883, recommended!
  2. Wachtel

    gitzo 2380 head on a manfrotto MT190

    The new Gitzo Systematic 2-series is perfect for scopes (I have the Kowa 883 w. 25-60 EP) and lenses up to at least 300/2.8.
  3. Wachtel

    Digiscoping with the Nikon V1

    Finally got every bit of the kit and put it all together. First of all I noticed that a filter on the 18,5 causes vignetting. A contributing factor is of course the step up ring. Without a filter it works very well. There's much more loss of light between 25 and 60 on the eyepiece than I...
  4. Wachtel

    Digiscoping with the Nikon V1

    Thanks, Neil!
  5. Wachtel

    Digiscoping with the Nikon V1

    I just ordered the Kowa DA10 with nescessary adapters. Plan to use it with a V2, 18,5 prime and my 883. Will it be doable without extra support for the camera? Edit: I have the new 25-60W eyepiece.
  6. Wachtel

    Tripod help needed

    Manfrotto 190 XB and 128RC video head. Started out with the old version of this and a Kowa TSN-1 and used the tripod for over 20 years before upgrading to carbon fiber.
  7. Wachtel

    Carrying gear.

    Scope or big camera+lens mounted on tripod, backpack for the rest.
  8. Wachtel

    Underwater photography and holiday snaps

    There's a D30 out now if you want the latest model.
  9. Wachtel

    Any suggestions?

    One more vote for the ED50 with 27W eyepiece. Good for digiscoping.
  10. Wachtel

    Any suggestions?

    Price? As a rule, buy the most expensive you can afford :)
  11. Wachtel

    Best Video Head with Arca Swiss type Quick release

    I searched for the same thing but finally settled on the Gitzo G2380. Works very well with my 883 and is also good for my DSLR and 300/2.8.
  12. Wachtel

    Digiscoping with the Nikon Coolpix P340

    Found a P330 on sale and picked it up. Got it yesterday and fiddled about a bit with my Kowa 883 w. 25-60 eyepiece. Acceptable results even without an adapter so pleased so far. Now I have to figure out a way to construct a suitable adapter.
  13. Wachtel

    Milk bottle top adapter (Nikon P330 to Swarovski 25-50X)

    Nice job. I just ordered a P330 myself and intend to make something similar för my Kowa 25-60 eyepiece. At what focal length does this short adapter work?
  14. Wachtel

    wimberley for swaro

    I had the same idea but after trying it on a loaner I went with Gitzo's G2380 instead. This works very good for me. But I use the scope more than the camera.
  15. Wachtel

    Nikon 300mm f2.8 VR ll

    I had a 300/4 and upgraded to the 300/2.8. The difference is worth it to me, especially for low light situations. I often use it with the 2.0 III TC with good results. It can be handheld for close shots but when I can I use a tripod. I use it on a D300s and a D700.
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