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Jeff Taylor · Monday 15th September 2003, 13:47

Hello there.
I am after some info,on taking digital photos.
The infomation i would like to know is,would it be possible to take
digital photographs using a pair off binoculars(nikon 7x50).
You're suggestions would be welcome.

Regards
Jeff Taylor

Leif · Monday 15th September 2003, 14:14

It might be possible to try what amateur astronomers call eye piece projection, whereby a camera and lens is placed on the eyepiece. The camera lens is focussed to infinity. However you would need clamps to ensure correct alignment.

Anyway, you might be disappointed with the optical quality as the film would show up all of the faults of a binocular. (They are always there but you tend not to notice them when viewing directly.)

ivewalmer · Monday 15th September 2003, 15:10

I think the answer is yes from a previous thread. I took the pic below through my Swaro 8x42EL with a CP4500 but this was a big stationary bird - other efforts have not been as sucessful. I think if you had the bins mounted on a tripod it would be more feasible.

Ivan

Jeff Taylor · Monday 15th September 2003, 16:01

Thanks ivewalmer.
nice photo,did you're camera have a zoom lens or was it a fixed
lens.the reason i ask is because my camera has a fixed lens.
Thanks for the info anyway.
Regards
Jeff Taylor

ivewalmer · Monday 15th September 2003, 23:22

Coolpix 4500 has a 4x zoom on it and I suspect I was quite near the 4x on this (can't remember now). With the bins i have you only need to zoom to c 2x to elimiate vignetting but eliminating the shake is another matter..................................... Suspect on this pic the bright sun and pale bird gave me a nice fast shutter speed.

Monday 15th September 2003, 13:47	#1
Jeff Taylor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 166	Is it possible! Hello there. I am after some info,on taking digital photos. The infomation i would like to know is,would it be possible to take digital photographs using a pair off binoculars(nikon 7x50). You're suggestions would be welcome. Regards Jeff Taylor __________________ J Taylor "The only guarantee in life is that you will never benefit from your life insurance policy" "Only reach for the stars if you are on the payroll of NASA"

Monday 15th September 2003, 14:14	#2
Leif Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 2,429	It might be possible to try what amateur astronomers call eye piece projection, whereby a camera and lens is placed on the eyepiece. The camera lens is focussed to infinity. However you would need clamps to ensure correct alignment. Anyway, you might be disappointed with the optical quality as the film would show up all of the faults of a binocular. (They are always there but you tend not to notice them when viewing directly.)
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Monday 15th September 2003, 15:10	#3
ivewalmer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Kent Posts: 122	I think the answer is yes from a previous thread. I took the pic below through my Swaro 8x42EL with a CP4500 but this was a big stationary bird - other efforts have not been as sucessful. I think if you had the bins mounted on a tripod it would be more feasible. Ivan Attached Thumbnails

Monday 15th September 2003, 16:01	#4
Jeff Taylor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 166	Thanks ivewalmer. nice photo,did you're camera have a zoom lens or was it a fixed lens.the reason i ask is because my camera has a fixed lens. Thanks for the info anyway. Regards Jeff Taylor __________________ J Taylor "The only guarantee in life is that you will never benefit from your life insurance policy" "Only reach for the stars if you are on the payroll of NASA"

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Monday 15th September 2003, 23:22	#5
ivewalmer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Kent Posts: 122	Coolpix 4500 has a 4x zoom on it and I suspect I was quite near the 4x on this (can't remember now). With the bins i have you only need to zoom to c 2x to elimiate vignetting but eliminating the shake is another matter..................................... Suspect on this pic the bright sun and pale bird gave me a nice fast shutter speed.

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