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Hi I have been using the Nikon coolpix 990/995 (but cannot get them repaired any more) and then tried the Canon A95 but was wondering what the latest is on cameras for digiscopying. I am hoping there is something on the market that has a swivel screen and a faster shutter release time than the 990s and also maybe an electronic shutter release cable. Any suggestions would be really great

Thanks Janhon
 
Hi Janhon,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad to have you on board :t:

In the UK it is still possible to buy the Nikon CP 4500. You may want to post your question in the Digiscoping forum where more people will see it.
 
I still think that the Kyocera SL400r/Contax U4R/SL300R are hard to beat.

Small, swivel screen, fast shutter repeat - and pretty good results.
 
Rob Smallwood said:
I still think that the Kyocera SL400r/Contax U4R/SL300R are hard to beat.

Small, swivel screen, fast shutter repeat - and pretty good results.
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Many thanks Rob I will have a look at it - the problem we have here is the camera places don't stock any cameras so you can't see what they are like.

Janhon
 
robinm said:
Hi Janhon,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad to have you on board :t:

In the UK it is still possible to buy the Nikon CP 4500. You may want to post your question in the Digiscoping forum where more people will see it.
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Thanks Robin it was my first attempt and am still finding my way around so will post it in the Digiscoping forum when I find out how to - have a great day

Regards Janhon
 
Janhon said:
Hi I have been using the Nikon coolpix 990/995 (but cannot get them repaired any more) and then tried the Canon A95 but was wondering what the latest is on cameras for digiscopying. I am hoping there is something on the market that has a swivel screen and a faster shutter release time than the 990s and also maybe an electronic shutter release cable. Any suggestions would be really great

Thanks Janhon
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The new Fuji F30 seems to be leading the pack at the present as it has good optics for getting rid of the vignette shadow and a unique light sensor that allows decent shots to be taken even in low light (usable up to 1600ASA and can be opushed to 3200ASA).

I have just bought it but am a real beginner at this hobby - it needs either to be hand held against the eyepiece (it has no thread as you're used to with the CP900) or be used with a swing-type adapter or a home made tube arrangement.

There's an excellent recent thread on digiscoping cameras - search for Fuji F30.
 
I am buying the missus a digi camera for Christmas. Can anyone suggest a model that has either a 27mm or 28mm filter thread and is suitable for digiscoping so I can use it as well. I have a budget of around £100/£125.
 
Cudyll Bach said:
I am buying the missus a digi camera for Christmas. Can anyone suggest a model that has either a 27mm or 28mm filter thread and is suitable for digiscoping so I can use it as well. I have a budget of around £100/£125.
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I think you'll struggle with the thread - I couldn't find one. I ended up with the highly acclaimed Fuji F30 and I'd recommend it to you as it has a unique ability to shoot in low light without flash. It's above your budget, but seems to be thought of as ideal for digiscoping, giving at least a couple of extra stops when needed thus giving a far greater chance of sharp shots.

It's problem is the lack of filter thread. I'm looking into buying a "swing" type adapter as, at the moment, I use it hand held.
 
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