Hi Birdsgalway,
I use 30x eyepiece.
And a DIY adapter is used.
Pls see below link for the detail. :bounce:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=153647
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Panasonic Lumix G1 at last - what a gem for digiscoping (5 Viewers)
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Hi Birdsgalway,
I use 30x eyepiece.
And a DIY adapter is used.
Pls see below link for the detail. :bounce:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=153647
tony davies
Active member
Pentax K mount Micro 4/3 Adapter
Hi Roy
I have received my G1 and use the Kit Lens with an old Kowa TSN-4 with x20-60/TSN-DA1A , initially quite impressed (considering it was pouring with rain and shot through a bedroom window).
I had Pentax M 50/1.7 with a K1000 and had good results on the Kowa but our local Panasonic dealer tells me that there are no micro 4/3 adapters available for K mount lenses.
Can you explain the spec's part numbers for Borg adapter an M-42 T-ring adapter please?
Many thanks
Tony
Hi Roy
I have received my G1 and use the Kit Lens with an old Kowa TSN-4 with x20-60/TSN-DA1A , initially quite impressed (considering it was pouring with rain and shot through a bedroom window).
I had Pentax M 50/1.7 with a K1000 and had good results on the Kowa but our local Panasonic dealer tells me that there are no micro 4/3 adapters available for K mount lenses.
Can you explain the spec's part numbers for Borg adapter an M-42 T-ring adapter please?
Many thanks
Tony
birdsgalway
Tom Cuffe
G1 discontinued
Apparently the G1 is to be discontinued according to the Panasonic Japanese website. http://ctlg.panasonic.jp/product/info.do?pg=04&hb=DMC-G1 Get one while you can.
Cheers Gary
Apparently the G1 is to be discontinued according to the Panasonic Japanese website. http://ctlg.panasonic.jp/product/info.do?pg=04&hb=DMC-G1 Get one while you can.
Cheers Gary
John Cantelo
Well-known member
.... or wait for the rumoured replacement!
Paul Corfield
Well-known member
I should think all the major players will be bringing out their own mirror-less cameras this coming year. I've got my eye on the soon to be released Samsung NX with its 14.6-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor and big 3.0-inch AMOLED screen, HD video etc.
Paul.
Paul.
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GREG
Tony,
Several companies make micro 4/3 to K-mount adapters including Novoflex, Voigtlander and Fotodiox (listed in descending level of quality/features). Novoflex and Voigtlander adapters are available from B&H in NY (and elsewhere). I have the Voigtlander adapter and it is very nice. The Novoflex allows you to adjust aperture on newer K-mount lenses without aperture rings (but it is fairly expensive). None of these will let you autofocus Pentax lenses, but that is typical for adapted lenses.
Greg
Several companies make micro 4/3 to K-mount adapters including Novoflex, Voigtlander and Fotodiox (listed in descending level of quality/features). Novoflex and Voigtlander adapters are available from B&H in NY (and elsewhere). I have the Voigtlander adapter and it is very nice. The Novoflex allows you to adjust aperture on newer K-mount lenses without aperture rings (but it is fairly expensive). None of these will let you autofocus Pentax lenses, but that is typical for adapted lenses.
Greg
Rob,
Looks like my Swaro 30x but I also like the 45x for the mudflats where I need a bit more grunt.
Neil
kristoffer
Used Register
Amazing photos Neil, the feather details on the birds are really spectacular. Is the G1 much better in this area then the P6000?
Testing out digiscoping without a tripod last week ( to save weight ) I used the G1 with the Panasonic 20/1.7 at high iso. I was pleased with some of the results I got bracing the scope against the window ledge and the camera against my forehead using the Electronic Viewfinder.
The distance was about 80 metres.
Neil
Panasonic G1 plus Panasonic 20/1.7 P lens and Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw45x eyepiece and DCA adapter and Telescope Rail.
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.
March 2010
The distance was about 80 metres.
Neil
Panasonic G1 plus Panasonic 20/1.7 P lens and Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw45x eyepiece and DCA adapter and Telescope Rail.
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.
March 2010
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Hans Klaris
Well-known member
Great stuff - definately need to hear more about this - Thinking / saving to get into this - would like to use my Canons G7 and G10 on a Kowa TSN-882. CAN YOU SUPPLY SOME INFO........??? please contact me if you find time- <[email protected]> THANKS !!!
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paperweight
Well-known member
Great thread with lots of useful information for a beginner like me. I have already been recommended the G1 plus the 17mm Pancake by Neil. When I had a look at the Pana site, I discovered the GH 1 as an interesting alternative. It is a bit larger, so my question: will it fit on the DA 10/ DA 4 adapters I have already assembled and put on my new Kowa 883? At the moment, I am using my Canon Ixus 70 for first steps, and I am quite amazed how well the scope and the adapters work. At first I thought about 450 EUR was a steep price for an adapter, but now I realize it's worth it, especially the option to swing it back and watch directly. I have two eyepieces, the 20-60 and the 30 wide angle. I have put the adapters on the later, but I am not too sure which of the both is the better piece for digiscoping.
RJM
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
I do not think any of the micro 4/3 camera's will fit on the Kowa DA4 shelf even with the pancake lens. As for eyepieces, generally the 30x Wide will be the preferred choice since with most digicams using a ~28-120mm lens it will vignette less on the wide end of the camera zoom and its longer eyerelief will allow camera zooms of 4x-5x. However, with the right camera even the 20x-60x zoom eyepiece works quite well.
With the nice Spring light in Florida and being able to get close to the birds the G1 and the 20/1.7 lens came into their own. It also helped that I had the loaner Swaravski STM80HD scope while my scope is being "renovated".
These were all shot in AF Mode ( I keep a light hand on the camera ) on the DCA adapter and my keeper rate was the highest ever at around 90%.
Neil
Panasonic Lumix G1 plus 20/1.7 mm lens and Swarovski STM80HD scope and Sw 25-50 zoom eyepiece and DCA adapter and Telescope Rail
Florida, USA
May 2010
These were all shot in AF Mode ( I keep a light hand on the camera ) on the DCA adapter and my keeper rate was the highest ever at around 90%.
Neil
Panasonic Lumix G1 plus 20/1.7 mm lens and Swarovski STM80HD scope and Sw 25-50 zoom eyepiece and DCA adapter and Telescope Rail
Florida, USA
May 2010
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Hi everyone,
Is it possible for someone to post an image (or point me in the direction of one) illustrating the amount of vignetting with the G1 kit lens and a Swarovski 20-60x eyepiece? How does the vignetting change when zooming from 14mm to 45mm with the kit lens?
Many thanks,
Mark
Is it possible for someone to post an image (or point me in the direction of one) illustrating the amount of vignetting with the G1 kit lens and a Swarovski 20-60x eyepiece? How does the vignetting change when zooming from 14mm to 45mm with the kit lens?
Many thanks,
Mark
Mark,
This was the best I was able to do with the kit zoom at 60x on the 20 - 60x zoom eyepiece. Set up on a balance bar with the two lenses close. It was much worse at lower mags.
Neil.
This was the best I was able to do with the kit zoom at 60x on the 20 - 60x zoom eyepiece. Set up on a balance bar with the two lenses close. It was much worse at lower mags.
Neil.
