History of digiscoping

Let us look into the history of how digiscoping started. I will not deny that there are people who have been trying to take photographs through the spotting scope eyepiece, but how successful it was then? When did they try it? Did anyone knows about it? Well, it we want to debate on that, it will never end. If only someone recorded it. In the fish farming industry, Fan Li is known as the father of fish farming (or sort-of), because it was written down properly. Maybe there are others who have been doing fish farming before him. Same case in digiscoping. So, if Laurence Poh promotes the art of telephotography with a spotting scope and named it digiscoping, so, he can be declared as the father of digiscoping.

Laurence is one of the most helpful and great digiscopers I have ever met. Though I don't get a chance to be out there with him on the field, I did attend one of his talk while he was in Kuala Lumpur with several pioneering digiscoper from Ipoh.

Click on the following to enter the late Laurence Poh's website to find out more about his works and dedication to wonderful world of birds. http://www.laurencepoh.com/

Digiscoping Adapter: Nikon URE20 for Nikon P5100 + Zeiss Diascope

There are a few digiscopers out there who is using and recommending the Nikon URE20 for the Nikon P5100 + Zeiss Diascope 85mm combination.

Swarovski scope price increase

News that I received on my mailbox today mentioned that Swarovski is raising prices their prices at 5%-7% . Though some consider it is not too much of an increment. But still, you may want to think about it whether to buy it as Chistmas is around the corner.

Digiscopers and bird watchers from Europe are buying products while birding in United States. So, what are you waiting for?

Nikon Coolpix P5100 - 12MP (under USD300)

Just want to share with you about this camera selling under USD300 with adorama. This is a 12MP digital camera. The best part is when you purchase this unit is FREE SHIPPING! - however, terms and conditions apply.

Pros: Good sized screen, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Easy to Use, Rugged, Good Battery Life, Nice Features and Settings, Great Resolution
Cons: No RAW

Check this link (http://www.adorama.com/INKCPP5100BK.html)

Camera for Digiscoping Samsung NV3

The Samsung NV3 seems like a potential camera if you are looking for a compact camera to upgrade your current digiscoping camera. With a burst rate of 7fps upto 20 shots, it will help to shoot birds in action. Don't you think so?

Check out Richard Bonser's website to see the results from the Samsung NV3 coupled to a Swarovski scope.
http://www.freewebs.com/richbonser/recentphotographs.htm

Richard Bonser also wrote a review of this camera for digiscoping. You can read it at http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=67981&highlight=Samsung+camera

Camera for Digiscoping Nikon P5100 (12MP)

The Nikon P5100 is deemed the best replacement for the Nikon Coolpix 995 at his very moment. Check out http://www.dpreview .com/reviews/ nikonp5100/. If you insist on features like RAW format and a rotatable screen, you will have to go back 1 or 2 generations to the Nikon 8400, Olympus 7070wz, Fuji E900 , Canon A 600 series.