Which camera with ATM80 scope? (1 Viewer)

J J Anderson

Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #1

Hi
I'm a complete beginner as far as digiscoping goes.
I asked a question relating to my dslr set up in another thread but as yet haven't had any replies.
So thought I would post a question here about compact cameras as well. Incase I decide to use this method instead.


I have the Swarovski ATM80 HD scope and the UCA adapter and would like any advice as to which compact camera's forum members would recommend to use with this scope.

Any advise is very welcome.

 

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MPeoples

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #2

A Nikon COOLPIX S01, 3x Optical Zoom not to costly. Also shoots 720p, 10.1 millon pixels.

 

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MPeoples

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #3

I use the 800mm camera adapter with a Canon T3i or the DCA with the 18-55mm.

 

J J Anderson

Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #4

Thanks for the replies

I'll take a look at the coolpix.

 

squidge

Wha Whassssat

• Dec 12, 2012

• #5

I use the Nikon coolpix p6000 with the dca attachment. Good combo.

Regards Gerard.

 

J J Anderson

Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #6

Thanks Gerard

I'll be sure to check the P6000 out


Jim

 

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stormypetrel1

New member

• Dec 14, 2012

• #7

Lens adapter neededto use the DCA with the Coolpix 6000/7000

Can anyone tell me if you need a lens adapter to use the DCA adapter with a Coolpix 6000/7000?

Many thanks,
Rob

 

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Neil

Well-known member

• Dec 16, 2012

• #8

stormypetrel1 said:

Can anyone tell me if you need a lens adapter to use the DCA adapter with a Coolpix 6000/7000?

Many thanks,
Rob

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Rob,
You'll need an adapter eg http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/811197-REG/Bower_A4652N6_Nikon_P6000_Adapter_Tube.html
or this is a Nikon original http://jerseydigiscoping.blogspot.com.au/2008/11/nikon-p6000-ur-e21-adaptor.html
The P7000 takes a different adapter but is not suitable for digiscoping due to extreme vignetting with most eyepieces.
Neil

 

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stormypetrel1

New member

• Dec 17, 2012

• #9

Further advice

Thanks Neil, very helpful. Unfortunately, the Nikon P6000 camera seems very difficult to get hold of now, and as you pointed out that the P7000 is not suitable for digiscoping, can anyone suggest the best [current] compact camera to link to the following setup:

Swarovski Telescope: ATS 65 HD
Eyepiece: ATS 20-60 S
Digiscoping adapter: Swarovski DCA zoom adapter

Thanks again!
Rob

 

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musti

Well-known member

• Dec 17, 2012

• #10

stormypetrel1 said:

Thanks Neil, very helpful. Unfortunately, the Nikon P6000 camera seems very difficult to get hold of now, and as you pointed out that the P7000 is not suitable for digiscoping, can anyone suggest the best [current] compact camera to link to the following setup:

Swarovski Telescope: ATS 65 HD
Eyepiece: ATS 20-60 S
Digiscoping adapter: Swarovski DCA zoom adapter

Thanks again!
Rob

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Amazon will sell it
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-P6000-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B001DO15J2

and tube from here
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/811197-REG/Bower_A4652N6_Nikon_P6000_Adapter_Tube.html

 

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stormypetrel1

New member

• Dec 20, 2012

• #11

Thanks for all the advice, the set-up I've gone for is as follows.

Telescope: Swarovski ATS 65 HD (which I had already)
Eyepiece: ATS 20-60 S (ditto)

Adapter: Swarovski DCA zoom

Camera: Nikon Coolpix P6000
52mm Lens Adapter Tube Ring

The last bits arrived today -all working very well in the garden this afternoon, and I'm looking forward to getting into the field with the kit over Christmas in the UK and in Senegal in the 2nd half of January )

Happy Christmas!
Rob

 

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Neil

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2012

• #12

stormypetrel1 said:

Thanks for all the advice, the set-up I've gone for is as follows.

Telescope: Swarovski ATS 65 HD (which I had already)
Eyepiece: ATS 20-60 S (ditto)

Adapter: Swarovski DCA zoom

Camera: Nikon Coolpix P6000
52mm Lens Adapter Tube Ring

The last bits arrived today -all working very well in the garden this afternoon, and I'm looking forward to getting into the field with the kit over Christmas in the UK and in Senegal in the 2nd half of January )

Happy Christmas!
Rob

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Happy Digiscoping Rob.
Neil.