I have been using an Optricon for the last 2 years but have been offered a 6month old Zeiss 85 straight diascope for £500. Am I getting a bargain ? How different is using a straight one to an angled one (which Im quite comfortable with) ? I know nothing about Zeiss scopes so also want to know the best camera for digiscoping with a Zeiss 85. Many thanks in anticipation |;|
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From an amateur scope user.... (1 Viewer)
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tophillbirder
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£500 for a 6month old Zeiss 85 is crazy! If it's a real offer check it's not damaged or not stolen goods. As far as which is the best camera I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer. Do you intend using an adapter? My mate and I both have angled Zeiss 85's and digiscope simply by holding the camera to the lens. Both our camera's are not cutting edge but I doubt we get results any worse than anyone else. It's a matter seeing what's on offer and seeing if you can get it to work for you really.
oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
£500 is a good price if the scope is in good order. Does this include an eyepiece? If so then even better; if not, then budget at least another £150+ for one.
Straight scopes are best if you expect to be viewing mainly from hides or a car, but if you view in the open using a tripod, and particularly if viewing upwards into trees or cliffs, then angled would probably be better for you.
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oncebittern
Steve Sheehan
Zeiss make a designated compact digi-camera adapter for the scope, but its not cheap - around £250 if I remember correctly.
Ease of use again comes down to where you are positioned. Using an angled scope in a hide can be awkward, but trying to use a straight scope to photograph a Perigrine high on a cliff face can be just as bad.
It's 'horses for courses'.
