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  1. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    I can't see a problem with the scope and camera. You will need to decide how you want to mount it though. I posted an earlier version of my setup in this thread with the 18-55 ef-s that came with the camera which worked OK during the summer but I switched to the EFII 50mm f1.8 with also an...
  2. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    I find it's always good to try before you buy. I've been stung too many times! Unfortunately nowadays people are going more and more for internet which is great for price but can be expensive if it doesn't do exactly what you want it to do. Let us know how you get on with the new XT.
  3. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    Looking at the TeleVue web site they have a page on the different ways of using their scopes http://www.televue.com/engine/page.asp?ID=236 They may also offer adaptors for the eyepieces but haven't looked too closely. Probably the main problem will be keeping the camera at the right point near...
  4. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    It's possible that the scope is focusing to a point but the camera lens adjusts it to focus across the the whole of the sensor. I still use the 50mm lens so don't have that problem. One thing I have noticed is that when I zoom in to 60X I get a white circle covering most of the picture. I...
  5. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    Manfrotto do a quick release assembly that fits on to a standard 1/4 or 3/8 mount. It's actually designed as a video head so its certainly well built and can take a beating. Product Code: 357 - Bogen code (USA only): 3273. This is the one I have and gives a large amount of adjustment. I'm sure...
  6. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    Is there any way of fitting a sliding plate to the tripod? Since I fitted mine the balance has been so much easier to sort out, even with the added weight.
  7. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    Wasn't sure what you wanted a photo of? Here are a few of the shots I took Saturday. The light was not brilliant as the sun was low and there was a mist too but I wanted to see what it could do and considering the bad conditions they came out quite well. The shots I tried in similar conditions...
  8. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    Interesting idea. I hadn't though of taking the lens away completely, if it works it would certainly cut down on the amount of glass and make the image a lot brighter. The only downside I can see to this is the only adaptors I've seen are open and potentialy you could fill your camera with dust...
  9. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    If you only want one camera with the option to use it for normal photography and digiscoping then the 300D in my opinion is a reasonable choice. Other manufacturers are starting to bring out cheaper DSLRs so it isn't out on its own anymore price wise. In the end it is down to personal preference...
  10. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    If I can get the manage attachments to work I'll add a photo but the story goes like this. I have a Swaro ST80HD (old style) with a new 20-60 eyepiece. The standard zoom lens on the 300D could almost have been made for the eyepiece as it fits almost exactly. To fit the two together I have a...
  11. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    If you are serious about the Rebel then your best bet would be find a friendly local dealer and try it out in the shop. They might even let you take your kit with you to try things out. No harm in asking.
  12. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    I have a couple of zoom lenses I bought before I took up birding. I tend to carry the smaller one with me all the time which is a Sigma 28-300 and my Sigma 175-500 if I'm doing anything specific, though now generally not for birding when I would have the scope with me anyway. The 500 zoom is...
  13. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    I'm close to about 4,000 for the year with a combination of Digiscoping and 'normal' DSLR use. I have a couple of older digital point and shoot cameras but would only use the Rebel now. I haven't played with either the coolpix or contax but to get the flexibility with the Rebel you would need to...
  14. PWG

    Canon's EOS Digital Rebel

    I have the UK version and use it for digiscoping with an old Swarovski ST80HD fitted with the new eyepiece same as on the ATS range. I'm not familiar with what's offered in the states but in the UK the standard lens is the 18-55 zoom and anything above 50 kills the vignetting completely. I have...
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