John Cantelo
Well-known member
I almost posted this in the Panasonic thread, but I guess it goes better here. The micro-4/3 rumours site (www.43rumors.com) has just posted news of a 12-36x50 scope for use with M4/3 cameras -
"SLRmagic announced a new digiscoping solution for micro four thirds bird watchers. With this solution micro four thirds users may easily take photos or video of birds at great distances. The current options by other brands with ED glass offerings cost from $1000-$5000. The longest micro four thirds lens for now only reach 300mm and cost between $500-700. The SLR Magic will be a 12-36×50 ED Spotting Scope. The photo of the Flamingo is shot at 420mm and the photo of the bird is taken at 840mm. The lens will be released in October for $250 and SLR Magic 12-35×50 ED spotting scope for micro four thirds should be released in November for $400".
I'm really not quite sure what to make of it. I've no idea who SLRmagic are or what sort of instrument they are about to launch. No photos or further details appear to be available and I can't find a site for them. The price seems modest for 'quality' equipment though. Comments/observations welcome.
I was seriously considering ordering the Panasonic 100-300 (=200-600) lens this w/e but should I wait? I'd probably be still more interested had I not purchased the Nikon 50mm scope last November.
"SLRmagic announced a new digiscoping solution for micro four thirds bird watchers. With this solution micro four thirds users may easily take photos or video of birds at great distances. The current options by other brands with ED glass offerings cost from $1000-$5000. The longest micro four thirds lens for now only reach 300mm and cost between $500-700. The SLR Magic will be a 12-36×50 ED Spotting Scope. The photo of the Flamingo is shot at 420mm and the photo of the bird is taken at 840mm. The lens will be released in October for $250 and SLR Magic 12-35×50 ED spotting scope for micro four thirds should be released in November for $400".
I'm really not quite sure what to make of it. I've no idea who SLRmagic are or what sort of instrument they are about to launch. No photos or further details appear to be available and I can't find a site for them. The price seems modest for 'quality' equipment though. Comments/observations welcome.
I was seriously considering ordering the Panasonic 100-300 (=200-600) lens this w/e but should I wait? I'd probably be still more interested had I not purchased the Nikon 50mm scope last November.
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