Connecting the Swaro HD to Nikon CP 8400 (1 Viewer)

Hi All,

I have a rather embarrassing situation. I haven't digiscoped in 3 to 4 years now. I have also gotten whats called Electroconvulsive therapy or ECT treatment for depression. Long story short I have lost some of my memory from this treatment and have forgotten how my digiscoping equipment goes together. I don't recommend anyone get this treatment for depression. Anyway my problem...

My digiscoping equipment is all over my room in various containers. I found my scope, a Swarovski HD and my camera, a Nikon CoolPix 8400. I have the Swarovski Spotting Scope Digital Camera Adapter (DCA) mounted on my Swaro Scope. The mounting ring in the DCA is a M52.

With the DCA and 52mm mount I can't connect the camera to the scope. The lens is sticking out too far, it won't allow me to connect the camera. I'll take a photo of this issue and attach it here.

Can anyone out there help me with this?

Thanks,

Dana

BTW: I know the eyepiece comes out of the scope.

I guess you need something like a 'lens filter extension tube' for the Nikon 8400. Do a google search for one and it will turn up lots of results. This will provide the necessary extension to shroud the protruding lens plus the 52mm thread for connecting to.

Paul.