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Eyepieces:Zoom or fixed for newby. (1 Viewer)

BarryH

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As a wildlife photographer, I'm looking for my first scope to help locate subjects.

Can anyone please advise if I would be better off with a zoom or fixed eyepiece?
 
Personally I don't see a telescope being of any benefit to wildlife photography unless your digiscoping.
A pair of binoculars or monoculars would suffice, IMO.
 
If you would only be using the scope for locating birds I would suggest you try out a few eyepieces with a wide field of view especialy if you are a beginner. As Steven Astley said binoculars would suffice, say a pair of 8x42s.
 
How long is the focal length of the camera you are using?

As 400mm ~ 8x a set of bins might be a good option for under 1000mm FL cameras for bird spotting. In fact all the photographers I've noticed around the Pacific NW tend to cary a set of 8x32 or 10x32 (keep the weight down).
 
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