Posts belonging to Category 'Accessories'

Kowa TSN-IP4S iPhone Adapter

Kowa iPhone 4/4S Digiscoping & Digibinning Bracket If you are interested in digibinning (taking photos through binoculars) or even digiscoping (taking photos through a spotting scope) and you own an iPhone 4 or 4s, the camera on your phone just got a whole lot more useful. This is because Kowa have produced an adapter that […]


Review: Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Heads

Using a Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Head with a Spotting Scope I have been using the Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head for over a year now for normal photography with a camera, digiscoping and observation with a spotting scope and I have to say that it is one of my favourite pieces of kit. […]


Review: Benro Travel Angel 2 Tripod

As a sturdy base for my scope or camera, I usually use my Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod, combined with the excellent Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head that is not only secure, but makes it easier than ever to quickly aim the scope. The problem with this set-up is that it is fairly heavy […]


Digibinning: Meopta MeoPix iScoping Adapter

Digibinning & Digiscoping with your iPhone Meopta USA recently announced their new MeoPix iScoping Adapter, that allows you to connect the iPhone 4 or 4s to almost any binocular or spotting scope eyepiece. The MeoPix thus transforms your Apple smart phone into a long-range photo and movie capturing device. The MeoPix iScoping adapter is approved […]


Meopta MeoPix iScoping Adapter from Meopta USA

Digiscoping with your iPhone Meopta USA has recently announced their new MeoPix iScoping Adapter. Developed to allow the iPhone 4 or 4s to interface with any binocular or spotting scope eyepiece, the MeoPix transforms a smart phone into a long-range photo and movie capturing tool. The Apple approved MeoPix iScoping adapter attaches securely to the […]


Lowepro Scope Porter 200 AW Backpack Review

When I go out on a long bird or wildlife walk, I often choose to take my binoculars with me rather than a scope mainly because even large binoculars are just far easier to carry. This is especially true when you consider that with a scope you also usually have to lug a tripod about […]


S4Gear LockDown Binocular Harness Review

Awards: Winner Best Binocular Accessory 2011 – and still one of the best! I was contacted by S4Gear, an American company based in Oregon that manufactures a small range of very innovative outdoor products and they wanted me to take a look at and review their take on the binocular harness: The LockDown Optics Deployment […]


Best Floating Binocular Straps

I think something that is often overlooked when people buy a marine binocular is what happens if your optics fall overboard? Waterproofing is one thing, but if you are in deep water and they don’t float, it could be the last time you ever see them. There are a few marine binoculars that float, but […]


Manfrotto Clamp: 035BN Binocular Super Clamp

I had a question a few days ago from someone looking to attach their binoculars to a tripod, but their binoculars did not have the moutning thread and they were wondering if it was still possible. Universal Binocular Tripod Adapters The good news is that it is still easily done with a universal tripod adapter […]


Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod Review

As well as one of their fantastic car window mounts, I also recently had the enjoyment of testing the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod that came included with the Vanguard SBH-30 Ball Head. Vanguard Alta Pro Tripods The Alta Pro Series of tripods are available in lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum alloy models and are […]