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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sy V" data-source="post: 1390264" data-attributes="member: 73092">MarkWould you mind if I carried on this thread as, like you, I am interested in digiscoping and am also already using a Canon DSLR.Where we differ is with respect to the astro scope option. I definitely want to go down the spotting scope route.Currently, I am using an EOS 450D with the 100mm-400mm - f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM - Canon EF zoom lens. I have had some really nice results but the lack of range is beginning to frustrate me. I could get a 1.4 or 2x converter for it but that would still only give me 800mm (notwithstanding the conversion factor for it being mounted on a DSLR).Most of the birdwatchers at my local reserve (Upton Warren) seem to use various Opticron scopes - I know that, with a T Mount and a photo adapter my camera should work well with some of their range.My questions, to the expert masses are: 1.  Given a rough budget of ~ £500 and accepting that I intend to keep using my 450D, what scope/t mount/adapter combination is recommended?2.  (This one's based on my studying of the Opticron range) Am I going to be satisfied with the end picture product given the afore-mentioned budget?Thanks for your time...</blockquote>