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  1. Bob Thompson

    Minox Digital Camera Module

    Just wondering if anybody has purchased one of these http://www.minox.com/index.php?id=1967&L=1 apparently it works on a wide variety of scopes. Cost 339 euro
  2. Bob Thompson

    Lets show them

    This month's Birdforum photo competition was for digiscopers, unfortunately there were only 30 entries. Voting is now open. http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/217881 For me Birdforum as been the place to go for any help with digiscoping problems and I have always had friendly...
  3. Bob Thompson

    Canon A590 IS and Swarovski ATS 80HD scope

    This was shot at full zoom on the Canon A590 IS and attached via a Swarovski DCA to a Swarovski ATS 80HD scope using a 30x eyepiece. No cable release used http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2672488380_bb7d819316.jpg
  4. Bob Thompson

    Swarovski TLS800

    I have just added new new gear to my kit, I use a Swarovski ATS 80HD scope and until last week I used it exclusively with the 30x and 45x eyepieces and Nikon 8400 but I decided to purchase the TLS800 and have coupled it with a Canon 400D. The results after 3 outings have been very pleasing...
  5. Bob Thompson

    Long Reef, Sydney. Bird ID

    I would be grateful if somebody could ID this bird which I digiscoped at Long Reef in August 2007 Bob http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/1058728254_debad66bbe_o.jpg
  6. Bob Thompson

    Swarovski 45x Eyepiece

    I have just purchased a Swarovski 45x eyepiece and my inital tests look very promising. The attached shot was taken in poor weather using a Swarovski ATS 80HD scope, 45x eyepiece, fixed DCA and Nikon 8400 camera. The shutter speed was 1/3 sec and manual focus was used Bob Thompson Hong Kong
  7. Bob Thompson

    Nikon 8400

    When looking for a digiscoping camera don't forget to check out the feature of the "old" Nikon 8400. It can output some nice results. see attached Bob
  8. Bob Thompson

    I hope nobody minds

    As this is a digiscoping forum, I hope that nobody minds me posting this web address http://koti.welho.com/tlaurins/phonescoping/ After looking at these great shots, I think we will hear a lot more of Phonescoping Cheers Bob
  9. Bob Thompson

    Nikon 8400 color balance

    I have found that using the Nikon 8400 together with the Swarovski 80HD scope, 20 x 60 eyepiece and DCA adaptor it is better to use Manual White Balance Attached is an example using manual white balance, the shot has been sharpened and resized. No other adjustments were made. The Common Pea...
  10. Bob Thompson

    Further results using Nikon 8400

    Attached are further results using a Nikon 8400 and Swarovski ATS 80HD scope. These shots were taken in the newly opened Wetland Park in Hong Kong Bob
  11. Bob Thompson

    My first posting of results from Nikon 8400

    Attached is my first posting. It is a Mandarin Duck taken in the rain at Kowloon Park in Hong Kong Equipment Nikon 8400 and Swarvoski ATS 80HD with 20-60X eyepiece. The shot is un-cropped and shot at 1/8 second due to very bad weather conditions
  12. Bob Thompson

    Nikon 8400 with Swaro AT 80HD angled 'scope

    Being a newbie to digiscoping I have been going thru previous posts and have decided on getting a Nikon 8400 camera but my problem is deciding between a Swarvoski 80HD or 65HD angled scope. My concern with the 65HD is it is a slower lens. What is the general feeling of the forum, should I dig...
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