dwminnich
Well-known member
I'm starting to think about what gear I'll take on an Alaska trip later this summer, particularly my digiscoping setup. Since I'll be away from major cities for most of the time, if I don't take something with me, I likely won't be able to find it there.
So, what pieces of gear, large and small, have you found invaluable for a long stretch in the field? Here's mine, to get the thread started...
My kit:
1. Scope (Celestron Regal F-ED 80)
2. Camera (Canon S100)
3. Two eyepieces, the 20-60 Celestron zoom, and a Baader Hyperion 17mm
4. Tripod w/ Video head (Manfrotto 3011 legs w/ 128RC micro fluid head)
5. Jackar adapter, modified for quick-release.
6. Quick-release plate for camera.
7. Necessary hardware to fit the Jackar adapter to either eyepiece.
6. Pedco Ultraclamp (minus the included ball mount, plus a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter to let me use it with the 128RC head) for shooting from a vehicle.
7. Lenspen, microfiber cloth, and bulb-style blower for cleaning.
8. Lots of extra batteries and SD cards
9. Small pair of pliers
10. Cable release adapter (home-made)
11. Canon 200EG photo backpack
--dave
So, what pieces of gear, large and small, have you found invaluable for a long stretch in the field? Here's mine, to get the thread started...
My kit:
1. Scope (Celestron Regal F-ED 80)
2. Camera (Canon S100)
3. Two eyepieces, the 20-60 Celestron zoom, and a Baader Hyperion 17mm
4. Tripod w/ Video head (Manfrotto 3011 legs w/ 128RC micro fluid head)
5. Jackar adapter, modified for quick-release.
6. Quick-release plate for camera.
7. Necessary hardware to fit the Jackar adapter to either eyepiece.
6. Pedco Ultraclamp (minus the included ball mount, plus a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter to let me use it with the 128RC head) for shooting from a vehicle.
7. Lenspen, microfiber cloth, and bulb-style blower for cleaning.
8. Lots of extra batteries and SD cards
9. Small pair of pliers
10. Cable release adapter (home-made)
11. Canon 200EG photo backpack
--dave