Wachtel
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Thanks, Neil!
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Digiscoping with the Nikon V1 (1 Viewer)
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Thanks, Neil!
Finally my set up is complete.
Swaro ATS65 hd -> Swaro 25-50 W -> Swaro DCA -> 40,5-58mm filteradapter --> Nikkor 18,5mm F/1.8 -> Nikon V1
I've ordered the filter-adapter via Amazon from Hong Kong for $2,50. Free shipping to the Netherlands, delivered within two weeks! The advantage of this filter-adapter is that the 58mm-ring of the DCA slides over the eye-cup of my oculair. As a result there is almost no vignetting when I leave the eye-cup in place.
I carry the camera with the DCA attached in a pretty small camera bag. When I see something interesting, I screw the eye-cup down and slide the camera in place. In my opinion much faster and more practical than the DCB-A adapter.
Many thanks for all the tips
Swaro ATS65 hd -> Swaro 25-50 W -> Swaro DCA -> 40,5-58mm filteradapter --> Nikkor 18,5mm F/1.8 -> Nikon V1
I've ordered the filter-adapter via Amazon from Hong Kong for $2,50. Free shipping to the Netherlands, delivered within two weeks! The advantage of this filter-adapter is that the 58mm-ring of the DCA slides over the eye-cup of my oculair. As a result there is almost no vignetting when I leave the eye-cup in place.
I carry the camera with the DCA attached in a pretty small camera bag. When I see something interesting, I screw the eye-cup down and slide the camera in place. In my opinion much faster and more practical than the DCB-A adapter.
Many thanks for all the tips
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Wachtel
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Finally got every bit of the kit and put it all together. First of all I noticed that a filter on the 18,5 causes vignetting. A contributing factor is of course the step up ring.
Without a filter it works very well. There's much more loss of light between 25 and 60 on the eyepiece than I expected. My tests were done in very poor light so probably not so noticeable in better conditions.
Filters and step up rings really sticks to the little lens. But the old rubber band trick worked well so no big problem.
Without a filter it works very well. There's much more loss of light between 25 and 60 on the eyepiece than I expected. My tests were done in very poor light so probably not so noticeable in better conditions.
Filters and step up rings really sticks to the little lens. But the old rubber band trick worked well so no big problem.
timmyjones
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If anybodys interested I am now selling my Nikon V1 due to being a poor volunteer!
Nikon V1 with 10-30mm lens kit
£250
As new only owned it for less than a year and have hardly used it!
Get in touch for any more details
Nikon V1 with 10-30mm lens kit
£250
As new only owned it for less than a year and have hardly used it!
Get in touch for any more details
gandytron
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Finally got all the bits of my digiscoping set up sorted (Swaro 65 ATM HD, 25-50x e, Swaro balance rail, swara UCA adapter, V1 and 18.5mm f1.8 lens).
Took it out for some waders on the weekend and was happy with this shot of Nordmann's Greenshanks as a first attempt.
Best wishes,
Dave
Took it out for some waders on the weekend and was happy with this shot of Nordmann's Greenshanks as a first attempt.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Tord S Eriksson
Tord
Hi all!
I've got a J1 with 18.5mm (40.0 ring) and a Celestron Ultima 80 Spotting Scope 42mm 0.75 ring.
What is the right adapter for me?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-5mm-to-42mm-Pitch-0-75mm-T-T2-Adapter-Ring-/360451378292
or
http://www.ebay.it/itm/40-5mm-T-T2-mount-42mm-Pitch-0-75-Step-Up-Ring-Adapter-/120452668266
The difference is in Nikon 1 40.5 side: 0.75mm vs 1mm pitch.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards, LM
I've got a J1 with 18.5mm (40.0 ring) and a Celestron Ultima 80 Spotting Scope 42mm 0.75 ring.
What is the right adapter for me?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-5mm-to-42mm-Pitch-0-75mm-T-T2-Adapter-Ring-/360451378292
or
http://www.ebay.it/itm/40-5mm-T-T2-mount-42mm-Pitch-0-75-Step-Up-Ring-Adapter-/120452668266
The difference is in Nikon 1 40.5 side: 0.75mm vs 1mm pitch.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards, LM
Jason Bugay Reyes
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Scaly-breasted Munia
Common birds at the paddy field. Digiscoped with Swarovski STX 95 + TLS APO + Nikon V1 ~ 30x = 2430mm
Common birds at the paddy field. Digiscoped with Swarovski STX 95 + TLS APO + Nikon V1 ~ 30x = 2430mm
Just to say thanks for the info on the various setups.
I have decided to buy a V1 and a 10-30 lens.
Will be using it with the Swarovski 85 STX and DCB 11
I have owned several setups and for ages I have owned the P5100 and thought it time I upgraded.
Quite excited to see the steps forward over my old setup.
Cheers.
I have decided to buy a V1 and a 10-30 lens.
Will be using it with the Swarovski 85 STX and DCB 11
I have owned several setups and for ages I have owned the P5100 and thought it time I upgraded.
Quite excited to see the steps forward over my old setup.
Cheers.
Hi Sandpiper
I used the P5100 with a Zeiss 85 and zoom and a swing aside bracket and I got on really well with it.
Swapped to the STX and not really hit any form. I wonder if it is down to the over engineered DCB11 bracket. Hoping the V1 will just give me a few advantages.
I realise I am late to the party with this camera but it seems they are great value at present so I thought it would be a worthwhile upgrade to the P5100.
Let you know.
I used the P5100 with a Zeiss 85 and zoom and a swing aside bracket and I got on really well with it.
Swapped to the STX and not really hit any form. I wonder if it is down to the over engineered DCB11 bracket. Hoping the V1 will just give me a few advantages.
I realise I am late to the party with this camera but it seems they are great value at present so I thought it would be a worthwhile upgrade to the P5100.
Let you know.
Mike ,
Both would work fine and would be a little sharper than the 10-30. the 18.5mm being the sharpest.
Neil.
