Would appreciate some advice (1 Viewer)

Hi all,

I am keen to start digiscoping, and after spending several nights searching the web trying to work out what kit I need, my brain is frazzled! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Nikon RA iii 82 WP spotting scope (not angled) and I'm looking for a compact camera that will be compatible with it.

1. I've read that 3x and 4x optical zoom is best, but I'm struggling to find anything below 5x - is that too much?

2. I've also read that I may need to buy a specific digiscoping eyepiece for my scope - is this necessary, or will the standard 25x eyepiece be okay?

3. I'm also struggling to find a compact with remote release. It this essential?Would a camera with good image stabilising tech in it do the trick? (ie, Canon PowerShot A3500 IS)

Any advice/suggestions would be great!
Thanks

I don't Nikon scopes but you could look at the Nikon CoolPix 330/310 as compatible digicams or for a few more features and power the Nikon V1/V2 with the kit zoom lens. They will work with most eyepieces.
Nikon have some good info here
http://www.nikon.com/products/sportoptics/lineup/dsystem/diagram_nikon1/index.htm
Neil.