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Can I use a Canon 350D with an Opticron ES80ED(?) for digiscoping (1 Viewer)

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Disco Panda

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Hi there

I have recently purchased a Canon 350D with several nice lenses. However, I was wondering whether I can use this camera with my Opticron scope (think the model is the ES80ED) for digiscoping? If so, what kind of adapters etc would I need?

Also, does anyone know if the Nikon Coolpix S4 is any good for digiscoping?

Thanks

Amanda :cat:
 
Amanda, you can indeed use your 350d with this scope [same set-up as mine]. I use a 23x HDF eyepiece with my scope. You will also require an opticron tele-photo adapter and T-piece..to couple camera to the body..I,m sure I posted pictures of my gear some time back, I,ll have a look later..hope this helps.
 
Thanks Henry. I will investigate Opticron website. I have a 20-60 zoom on my scope but it looks like I can buy an adapter for it. Thanks for your help.

Amanda
 
Disco Panda said:
Thanks Henry. I will investigate Opticron website. I have a 20-60 zoom on my scope but it looks like I can buy an adapter for it. Thanks for your help.

Amanda
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Amanda

I don't think the Opticron SLR adapters work with the HDF/SDL zoom eyepeices, I think they only work with a couple of the fixed mag HDF eyepeices. You will find that the effective f stop that these adapters give means you need very good light to use them. Focal length and f stop depend on the eyepeice used, but I know it can be as bad a f22! not ideal when taking photos in the UK!

I'd recommend getting to a shop and trying one for yourself, see how you get on with it as they're not for everyone.
 
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Amanda

I don't think the Opticron SLR adapters work with the HDF/SDL zoom eyepeices, I think they only work with a couple of the fixed mag HDF eyepeices. You will find that the effective f stop that these adapters give means you need very good light to use them. Focal length and f stop depend on the eyepeice used, but I know it can be as bad a f22! not ideal when taking photos in the UK!

I'd recommend getting to a shop and trying one for yourself, see how you get on with it as they're not for everyone.
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Thanks. I've just been looking on the net and decided the zoom eyepeice isn't good for this. Apparently there is an HDF telephotoadapter which replaces the eyepiece. I think I will have to test some out. The alternative is setting up my boyfriend's Swaro ATS80 for digiscoping with my Canon 350 or buyng a completely new compact for digiscoping. Decisions decisions!!!!
 
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