A Kowa look-alike

A local digiscoper that I come across was using the KOWA scope with a built-in camera. I guessed he is the only one in Malaysia. Then I stumbled upon a look-alike. Check this one out.

Celestron VistaPix IS70 DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPES

Celestron has announced its new range of DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPES Celestron VistaPix IS70. Backed with a 3 Mega Pixels this is a unique product with very sophisticated features. VistaPix IS70 features a 2 inch LCD screen for those sharp and crisp image viewing , 6x digital zoom a and a digital focus meter. It is also supported by a 70mm spotting scope with 14x magnification. The latest product comes with a protecting aluminum carrying case for easy storage. This is not all it has also got a rotatable tripod adapter that can fit standard photo tripods or Celestron computerized mounts and would provide the ability to view images on your TV screen with the help of an included video cable. Now as Celestron is know for its best services this time its giving 2 year’s warranty on VistaPix IS70. It is currently available to the users at a price of $ 499.95.

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Spotting Scope Comparison

One of the many emails that I received recently was talking about spotting scope reviews by Cornell. So, I did a search on Google for "Cornell Scope Review" and directed me to a site with a scope review table for comparison. To see the table, click here.

Digiscoping on a budget - not necessary expensive

When I saw Laurence Poh's bird photos on the internet years ago, I was simply amazed by his technique and composition. I emailed him to ask for advice. He replied and I managed to get more ideas about digiscoping. Although I only need to drive 2 hours from my house to his, I never attempted to do so. However, attending one of his workshop provided a better understanding about the art of digiscoping.

So, for those who wanted to start digiscoping, I'm sure you will ask is it expensive to get into the hobby. I can tell you this. No. It is not necessary if you just wanted to enjoy the birds and keep the photos for records. Any camera with a 3x optical zoom will do. even with a 3 mega pixel camera phone. Believe me, you can. Most recommended get the nokia N-series. For scope, there are many traveling scope. I have a budget scope from Nikon.

Try to read this article about digiscoping.

Get your birding and digiscoping equipment from Optical Hardware

I was searching on Google for digiscoping equipment and found this website called Optical Hardware from UK. They carry many birding and digiscoping equipment and provides many technical and informative text for your reference. There is a list of dealers so that you can find the nearest shop to make your purchase.



































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Minox Digiscoping

Today, I found a kowa-like digital scope. This one is from Minox. When I saw the photo, I was really amazed, must be a cool gadget for digiscoping. How good it is on the field? Can't say much, I can't find anyone in Malaysia that uses this piece of equipment.

I extracted the followings from letsgodigital website.

Digiscoping with Minox : A brilliant world first from the renown optical specialist Minox provides all birders, wild animal and nature observers with a completely new and very affordable digiscoping or viewing experience! With the new Minox Digital Eyepiece Camera (DEC 5.0) fitted to a quality telescope a fast and easy-fitting solution has been provided for taking digital pictures through a spotting scope. Simply fitted to the eyepiece bayonet of a ‘scope this highly innovative product is an exciting combination of digital camera with normal camera functions, 2.4“ TFT monitor and eyepiece all in one. What is even more exciting is that nature lovers need no additional equipment - such as brackets and special adapters - to get into practical digiscoping.