Universal adapters? (1 Viewer)

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Nature__lover

Well-known member

• Jun 10, 2011

• #1

I want to try digiscoping, so I have some questions.
Are universal adapters good? the ones I have seen look quite bulky, are they a bit impractical for trips? would really appreciate any advice.

thank you

 

Keith Dickinson

Well-known member

Opus Editor

• Jun 10, 2011

• #2

Universals are definitely bulky. Got one that has been used less than a handful of times as it was so awkward to carry in the field. It would attach almost any point and click camera to almost any scope so truly universal.

I've now got a dedicated adapter for the scope and camera that I use, it's much smaller and can be easily carried in a pocket.

 

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btooze

Well-known member

• Jun 11, 2011

• #3

I have just purchased a Jackar Universal Adapter for my compact camera (Lumix FS10).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Universal-Ada...101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item563306c8d5

It seems very well built, quite small and it should fit most compact cameras.
The thread size is 37mm and so you will need a step up / down ring plus the associated eyepiece adapter for your scope.

For my Opticron scope the set up consists of:
Jackar Universal Adapter
37-28 step down ring
Opticron 41111 Photo adapter Push-fit 44

Brian

 

Tord

Well-known member

• Jun 12, 2011

• #4

I have been using the Baader Clickstop Digital Camera Adaptor Microstage II for some time now and I believe it is well built and functional. Once deployed on the scope it allows to swing the camera which lets you to watch and adjust focus using the eyepiece, a really useful feature.

 

g8ina

He's pining for the Fjords !

• Jun 13, 2011

• #5

I would also say it would depend on which camera you have !