JLPritchard
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I want to get into digiscoping for both birds and ships (latter about 2-3 miles distant at times). I comfortably have about $2000 US to invest - possibly slightly more.
My ideal would be a Swarovski ATX 95mm but at $5000 for the setup, toooo much.
First, let me say I am not a pixel peeper and I am not a professional. I have 65 year old eyes that can barely discern any difference between an alpha binocular and a high quality binocular. I do not expect to print large poster size pictures but I want to be able to do up to or better than 16"X20" on occasion.
So my question, I have a good micro 4/3 camera - Olympus E-PM2 - but no idea whether I should go with it and a good spotting scope or whether I should sell it & go with a camera better suited to digiscoping.
What I want: a very easy to use setup where I can attach my camera to the spotting scope securely, and remove it easily, like the Swarovski ATX. I want a very good spotting scope of at least 85mm because the light is often not good where I live.
Who is using a very good camera/spotting scope combination that meets my wants for distance, $$$$, image quality & EASE OF USE? Suggestions appreciated by this novice.
Especially unclear about the lens/no lens issue. I think the ATX adapter has a pancake lens so all the focusing is done by the scope rather than the camera. That would be my ideal.
Also, what are pros and cons of digiscoping with straight versus angled scope?
My ideal would be a Swarovski ATX 95mm but at $5000 for the setup, toooo much.
First, let me say I am not a pixel peeper and I am not a professional. I have 65 year old eyes that can barely discern any difference between an alpha binocular and a high quality binocular. I do not expect to print large poster size pictures but I want to be able to do up to or better than 16"X20" on occasion.
So my question, I have a good micro 4/3 camera - Olympus E-PM2 - but no idea whether I should go with it and a good spotting scope or whether I should sell it & go with a camera better suited to digiscoping.
What I want: a very easy to use setup where I can attach my camera to the spotting scope securely, and remove it easily, like the Swarovski ATX. I want a very good spotting scope of at least 85mm because the light is often not good where I live.
Who is using a very good camera/spotting scope combination that meets my wants for distance, $$$$, image quality & EASE OF USE? Suggestions appreciated by this novice.
Especially unclear about the lens/no lens issue. I think the ATX adapter has a pancake lens so all the focusing is done by the scope rather than the camera. That would be my ideal.
Also, what are pros and cons of digiscoping with straight versus angled scope?
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