suggested camera for kowa 663, prefer connection via filter thread (1 Viewer)

Hello,

I've been reading up on camera options for digiscoping.
The dilemma seems to be to thread or not to thread.
Meaning using a camera with a filter thread seems to be the easiest way to attach a camera. It also seem to be the cheapest way, looking at the prices of UCA's

Kowa has some camera recommendations on
http://www.kowa-usa.com/digiscope/item/index.htm
but the info seems somewhat dated.

Any recommendations for a camera that still has a filter thread on its lens? Or is the UCA approach better.

Peter

Hi Peter,

A warm welcome to BirdForum. I am sure that you will find much to interest you on this friendly and informative website.

In answer to your question, in my experience I find that a camera lens with a filter thread is the easiest to centralise on a scope eyepiece. I have recently purchased a Nikon V1 with 10-30mm zoom specially for digiscoping. The lens has a 40.5mm filter thread which with a stepping ring attaches nicely to my Swarovski scope using a DCA adaptor.

In the past I have used compact cameras connected by a universal-type adaptor which needed realigning each time I attached it to my scope, hence missing some important shots at times.

Others may offer differing opinions. I suggest reading through the threads concerning adaptors and accessories which may suggest alternative advice.

Good luck!

Mike

I agree with Mike that the Nikon V1 lenses are the easiest for direct coupling. There are not many other choices these days unless you want to buy an older camera eg Nikon P6000.