Posts belonging to Category 'Swarovski'

Shootout: 5 of the Best 10x42 Binoculars Compared

This BinoWizard question is from a reader who is struggling to make a choice between four of the very best 10x42 binoculars on the market: Question: I am conflicted on purchasing a new pair of 10x42 binoculars. Use: I use them mainly for birding. Background Story: I am upgrading from a pair of Nikon Premiere […]


New Swarovski ATX / STX spotting scopes

I recently had the pleasure of testing and reviewing the excellent Kowa Telephoto Lens Scope that enabled super telephoto shooting (350mm, 500mm or 850mm) with an SLR camera, but could also be used as a spotting scope. The then unique modular design meant there were no compromises either as a spotting scope or when being […]


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 […]