Posts belonging to Category 'Spotting Scopes'

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 […]


Fantastic Deal on Nikon Fieldscope III

Surely there has never been a better time to get yourself a quality Nikon Fieldscope as Eagle Opticscurrently have both new and refurbished Nikon Fieldscope III 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope available at an incredible prices. List Price: $1,590.95 New: $999.95 Refurbished Nikon Fieldscope III’s starting at: $599.99 Plus: Free Eagle Optics Window Mount But there […]


Special Offer: Zeiss 15-45x65 Straight Scope

The guys at Eagle Opticsjust informed me that they currently have a fantastic deal on one of their Zeiss spotting scopes: Zeiss 15-45x65 Straight Spotting Scope Not only do you get a whopping 31% off the list price, but this excellent quality Zeiss Scope also comes with a free Zeiss tripod worth around $200! The […]


Kowa Prominar 500mm F5.6FL Telephoto Lens/Scope

The Introduction of the new Kowa Prominar 500mm F5.6FL Telephoto Lens/SpottingScope Update: Read My full review of the Kowa Telephoto Lens / Scope here Over the past few years digiscoping (taking super telephoto pictures by combining a spotting scope and a compact digital camera) has become more and more popular. But what has also happened […]


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 […]



Digiscoping: Swarovski UCA (Universal Camera Adapter)

Swarovski Digiscoping Camera Adapters Taking photographs with a Swarovski Spotting scope using their UCA (Universal Camera Adapter) to attach your camera to the scope makes for a very light and secure digiscoping system. The UCA has the flexibility of working with both SLR and Compact type cameras. Compatible Spotting Scopes The UCA fits to all […]


Digiscoping: Swarovski TLS 800 Telephoto Lens

Swarovski Digiscoping Camera Adapters If you are looking to digiscope with your SLR camera and a Swarovski spotting scope, you basically have three ways of connecting your camera to the scope: Swarovski’s DCA (Digital Camera Adapter), the UCA (Universal Camera Adapter) and the TLS 800 (Telephoto Lens System). Basically the TLS 800 is a photographic […]


Digiscoping: Swarovski DCA (Digital Camera Adapter)

Swarovski Digiscoping Camera Adapters Taking photographs with a Swarovski Spotting scope using their DCA (Digital Camera Adapter) to attach your camera to the scope makes for a very light and elegant digiscoping system: The DCA digital camera adapter joins your camera and spotting scope together into a sturdy single unit. Compatible Spotting Scopes The DCA […]


Digiscoping: Swarovski DCB (Digital Camera Base)

Swarovski Digiscoping Camera Adapters With the Swarovski Optik DCB digital camera base not only is it possible to connect your Compact Digital Camera to your Swarovski Spotting Scope, but with one simple pivoting movement (see animation on the right), it is possible to switch between digiscoping and observation mode in a matter of seconds. Compatible […]