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  1. Sandpiper

    Olympus EM5 MkII or Panasonic G7?

    Has anyone used either of the above cameras for digiscoping? If so, which lens do you use and are you pleased with the results? I would be attaching it to a Swarovski ATS80HD scope via a DCA. Thanks in advance. Mike
  2. Sandpiper

    Nikon V1 to V2?

    Now that the V2 has been on the market for a while, I wonder if anyone who previously used a V1 for digiscoping has upgraded to a V2. If so, I would be interested to hear opinions on whether it was a worthwhile upgrade as regards ease of use and image quality. Thanks in advance. Mike
  3. Sandpiper

    V1 and non-Nikon lenses

    I have just purchased a V1 with 10-30mm zoom lens, mainly to use for digiscoping. First impressions are very good for both stills and video. My question is, does anyone use this camera with an adaptor to allow the use other makes of lenses, i.e. Canon or M42 thread? I have seen advertised...
  4. Sandpiper

    Panasonic HDC-S90 Camcorder

    Panasonic HDC-SD90 Camcorder Does anyone use the above model for videoscoping? I would be interested to know how it performs regarding vignetting and image quality. Thanks in advance, Mike
  5. Sandpiper

    Panasonic HDC-SD90 Camcorder

    I am thinking of purchasing one of the above. Does anyone use this model for general video work or videoscoping? I would be grateful for any feedback on ease of use, image quality, etc. Many thanks, Mike
  6. Sandpiper

    Great Grey Shrike

    I have uploaded a video clip to You Tube of the bird catching a lizard. Unfortunately heat haze caused the image to look a little soft. If you would like to take a look click on the link below: http://www.youtube.com/user/postie260#p/a/u/0/t4Au9pIaY1k Canon 7D/58mm f/2lens/Swarovski...
  7. Sandpiper

    Little Egret v. Carrion Crow

    I have been experimenting using a Canon 7D and 58mm f/2 lens attached via a DCA to a Swarovski AT80HD scope with 20-60x eyepiece. The combination works well and apart from the obvious high magnification problem of wind vibration I am very happy with the quality of the results. A Little Egret...
  8. Sandpiper

    Canon XM2

    I am thinking of buying this model for making videos of wildlife, particularly birds. Does anyone use one of these? Is it possible to use a converter lens to obtain more magnification? Are there any downsides to using this model? Would I do better to get a used XL1/1S which I could buy for a...
  9. Sandpiper

    Swallowtails in the UK

    Hi Everyone, I would like to see a Swallowtail in the UK and would welcome any suggestions on suitable sites and the best time to see them. Also are there any other interesting butterfly or dragonfly species worth a look in the same areas? Any feedback would be most welcome, thanks.
  10. Sandpiper

    Fuji F31 and Swarovski zoom

    Fuji F30/31/50 with Swarovski ATS 80 HD I have a Swarovski ATS 80 HD, 20-60x zoom and a DCA adaptor. Am considering buying a F30/F31/F50 having read good reports on these cameras for digiscoping. I realise that I will have to buy a suitable bracket/ threaded adaptor to connect the two. My...
  11. Sandpiper

    Red Squirrels

    Red Squirrels in the UK After watching "Nature's Calendar" enthusing about Red Squirrels at Formby I would like the opportunity to see them for myself. Can anyone tell me where the nearest site within a day's return travelling distance from Nottingham would be to see this beautiful mammal...
  12. Sandpiper

    Sony W50/W70

    I own a Swarovski ATS80HD with a 20-60 zoom and a DCA adaptor. Does anyone use either of the above cameras with this scope setup? Is vignetting a problem, if so at what zoom magnification does it occur? At what ISO setting does noise become noticeable or a problem? Are either of these models...
  13. Sandpiper

    Canon S520 Printer problem

    Not sure if this is the right forum for my question but here goes... I have the Canon S520 printer which takes one black and three separate colour cartridges. A short time ago I replaced the black cartridge which worked fine at the time. Today I wanted to print a text document (black text only)...
  14. Sandpiper

    Sony DSC-N1

    Just read about this new model with 8MP and a 3 inch monitor. Has anyone handled one with the prospect of digiscoping in mind? Sandpiper.
  15. Sandpiper

    Canon A95 and Leica 77 APO Scope

    I am thinking of purchasing a Canon A95 for digiscoping with a Leica 77 scope. Does anyone use this combination? Does it give good results? Are there any problems with vignetting, if so at what zoom settings? How do you attach the camera to the scope? How would you compare the A95 to the...
  16. Sandpiper

    Counterbalance problem

    I have recently begun videoscoping with a combination of a Leica APO Televid 77 Scope, EagleEye Digiscoping Eyepiece and Sony PC330 Camcorder. This setup is mounted on a Velbon D-600 tripod. Unfortunately due to the extra weight on the scope eyepiece the combination is very tail-heavy and keeps...
  17. Sandpiper

    Texas in March 2006

    I would be very happy if any Texan members could suggest sites to visit at the end of March next year. I will be flying in to Houston for a two week stay and hope to explore part of the Gulf Coast as far south as Rockport and possibly a little way inland.
  18. Sandpiper

    New England in Spring

    I would like to visit New England in the Spring next year. The second half of May seems to be a good time from the information I have found on the internet. Would the trees be in leaf by then as I am interested in landscape photography as well as birds? Could anyone tell me whether I would...
  19. Sandpiper

    10D Image Sensor cleaning

    Can anyone recommend an easy method of cleaning the image sensor on the 10D? Canon suggests using a blower but not a blower-brush as it could scratch the sensor surface. I have tried this method and seemed to have put more dust specks on the sensor than there were before I started! Any advice...
  20. Sandpiper

    Northeast USA in May

    I am thinking of spending two weeks birding in northeast USA next May with the intention of witnessing the spring migration. Would any of our US forum members be able to advise me whether the first half or second half of the month is best to see the most species. Which State(s) would be the...
  21. Sandpiper

    Butterfly parasites in UK

    A week ago I was photographing butterflies in Dorset, UK and noticed that in the Maiden Castle and Durdle Door areas many insects were infested with red parasites. Species affected included Small and Lulworth Skippers, Common Blue, Dark Green Fritillary and Marbled White. Burnet Moths were also...
  22. Sandpiper

    Camcorder and teleconverter lens. Anyone use one?

    I have already posted a question regarding using the EagleEye 5x OpticZoom lens coupled to a camcorder. As yet I have not received any replies, so I have reposted the question in a slightly different form hoping I may get some response. What I am thinking of doing is purchasing a camcorder with...
  23. Sandpiper

    EagleEye OpticZoom 5x Lens

    I already own the OpticZoom 5x lens which I use with my Coolpix 4500 with some success. Has anyone had any experience using this lens with a camcorder? I am considering purchasing a new camcorder , preferably mini DV, and would be interested to know of any members' comments on this combination...
  24. Sandpiper

    Canon 10D and Sigma lenses

    I would like to know of members' experiences using Sigma zoom lenses with the 10D. Looking at pictures posted in the gallery it seems that two lenses are regularly used, the 170-500 f5-6.3 and the 50-500 f4-6.3. How do these lenses compare to the larger zooms from Canon (albeit not in equivalent...
  25. Sandpiper

    Canon 10D with Leica Scope

    Has anyone yet tried attaching a Canon 10D to a Leica APO Televid 77 Scope? I would be interested to know how they got on and what kind of results were obtained.
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