Newbie to digiscoping needs advice (1 Viewer)

Hi all,

I am totally new to the world of digiscoping. I have been photographing with
dslrs for a number of years and my lens combinations will take me to a focal
length of 1200mm with an extender, but I would like to venture into the realms
of digiscoping. I am looking at the olivon digiscope T90ed as cant quite afford
to go for the T84ed and looking at mounting either a compact or a dslr, my dslrs
are all canon and I probably dont have a compact that would be suitable for
digiscoping. So firstly I would like to know if anyone is using this scope and
with what. I believe the zoom on this scope is 20*-60* and this is also where I
need some advice does this mean that if a compact had a fixed focal lenght of
50mm that the effective focal range of this would be from 1000mm to 3000mm, but
have read that if you use above about 24* you get vingetting.

2: can you mount a dslr and still get this focal length ie 1000-3000mm

Is there anything else I need to consider.

My budget is Around £1000 to include scope and mounts and possibly compact
camera no need for a tripod as have a decent video one and a gitzo with a
gimbal. :t:

Olivon scope & digiscoping

Hi Alan.

I remember using an Olivon scope in a store in the UK last year. I cant rem which exact model it was but I do know there are digiscoping adapters available.

AMAZON UK does sell an adapter for the Olivon scope here priced at £69 but apparently, for the T84ed, you would require using it in conjunction with the T84 adapter for another £10. I use Kowa equipment because I believe they are the best, but there is a price to pay for having the best.

My suggestion would be to see if you can use your own compact camera, if not, perhaps purchasing a good used one like the Canon S90 (A popular digiscoping model) or perhaps take your setup to a good camera shop and try it before you buy to make sure your getting what you want out of the system. A cable release is also recommended to reduce camera shake. You will also need a very study tripod. Do not skimp by going for a cheap model as a good tripod / head combination is essential. I personally use an Induro CT314 Tripod (AKA BENRO in the UK) (Same build and cheaper than a Gitzo)and Manfrotto 701DV mini head.

If your interested I'm having a digiscoping workshop in Southern Spain in September using Kowa equipment and your more than welcome to attend. Let me know if you require any further assistance. I hope this helps.

Regards.