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Some questions regarding digiscoping (1 Viewer)

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Odradek

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Hi,

i am still searching for the right setup. After trying a Panasonic V210 Camcorder and recently a Canon SX50 i came back to the idea of digiscoping. But i need some help for finding the right combination. My Fieldscope is a Nikon ED 82 A. It seems that the scope is limited to Nikon Cameras only. But as far as i have seen there is a way to use cameras from other companys. Can someone tell me how and if there is any loose of quality (maybe because of another adapter)? Is there a way to use the Canon PowerShot G15 or GX1 or maybe the Sony RX 100 with the Nikon ED 82 A?

What is the difference between using a eyepiece + compact camera and the way to shot right trough the scope with dslr and without eyepiece? As far as i read, the method of using the dslr without eyepiece lacks the auto focus?

It would be nice if someone can help me.
 
Odradek said:
Hi,

i am still searching for the right setup. After trying a Panasonic V210 Camcorder and recently a Canon SX50 i came back to the idea of digiscoping. But i need some help for finding the right combination. My Fieldscope is a Nikon ED 82 A. It seems that the scope is limited to Nikon Cameras only. But as far as i have seen there is a way to use cameras from other companys. Can someone tell me how and if there is any loose of quality (maybe because of another adapter)? Is there a way to use the Canon PowerShot G15 or GX1 or maybe the Sony RX 100 with the Nikon ED 82 A?

What is the difference between using a eyepiece + compact camera and the way to shot right trough the scope with dslr and without eyepiece? As far as i read, the method of using the dslr without eyepiece lacks the auto focus?

It would be nice if someone can help me.
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Hi. Not able to help much but from the days when I tried digiscoping adapters could be found to fit just about any digital camera to any decent spotting scope. I used a Nikon camera on a Leica scope and also on a
Swarovski. Hope you get your answer soon.

Regards.
 
Thank you for your answer :)

Maybe its the problem that Nikon produces the scopes and cameras too? The Nikon Adapters i found are either for cameras sold out some years ago. Or they fit only for a special type of Nikon Camera. Can´t imagine that there are no other solutions. :-C

I have a normal 38x MC WW eyepiece here too. And it would be grat if i could use this for Digiscoping instead of buying another DS eyepiece.
 
The Nikon MC type eyepieces can be used for digiscoping with the Nikon Adapter FSA-1 & FSA-2 (sold as set). This converts the MC Wide to the outside dimensions of the newer DC eyepieces.

http://www.nikon.com/products/sportoptics/how_to/digisco2/faq-2.htm

http://www.nikon.com/products/sportoptics/how_to/digisco2/faq-3.htm

Search for:
Nikon FSA-1 & FSA-2 Fieldscope Digiscoping Adapter for MC Series Eyepieces

They have been discontinued by Nikon however, I was able to purchase some by searching links to photo shops.

Nikon continues to offer a universal camera adapter for the DC style EP it is part FSB-U1.
The Universal FSB-U1 is used with the new EDG scopes and discontinued Fieldscope EP


Regards,
FK
 
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fkrow said:
Nikon continues to offer a universal camera adapter for the DC style EP it is part FSB-U1.
The Universal FSB-U1 is used with the new EDG scopes and discontinued Fieldscope EP


Regards,
FK
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The FSB-UC is better overall than the FSB-U1 (discontinued) if you wanted to do Digiscoping with compact camera on DS eyepiece :king:
 
horukuru said:
The FSB-UC is better overall than the FSB-U1 (discontinued) if you wanted to do Digiscoping with compact camera on DS eyepiece :king:
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I agree, ordered the FSB-U1 recently and when it arrived,,, returned it immediately. I will exchange it for the FSB-UC.

Thanks for posting.

Regards,
FK
 
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