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    Digiscoping with DSLR - What's the "proper" lens to use?

    You were 100% correct. The 50mm with an adapter worked well. The results were much better than any of the kit lenses I tried before. Thus far I only tried it with a photo of the moon, but I could tell that it's a far better option than my other lenses. So correct. Digiscoping is tricky. I had...
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    Digiscoping with DSLR - What's the "proper" lens to use?

    What lens should I be using when digiscoping with a DSLR? Will my shots always be circles that need to be cropped? Is the DLSR overkill or should I be expecting better results than if I used my phone with an adapter? The scope is a Vanguard 82a with the PA-202 adapter. The Camera is a Canon...
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    Tripod Suggestions for beginner digiscoping

    Joachim, I certainly appreciate your advice and I plan to follow more of your advice when I can find the MVH500AH at a great price or when I am ready to spend more. I greatly appreciate your suggestion of the Slik Pro 700DX. I got the kit with the lesser head for now which should be nice for...
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    Tripod Suggestions for beginner digiscoping

    Thank you all for your help and support. I ordered the Slik Pro 700DX with pan head kit for $139 USD shipped. I read a number if reviews and it seemed to be very sturdy. Many complained about weight but that isn't an issue for me. I went with the kit with the head for now since it was in my...
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    Tripod Suggestions for beginner digiscoping

    Thank you for he reply. I'm not set on Velbron. I just saw that model listed as good in other posts. That head looks nice. How important is that balance? Will I see less shaking when digiscoping or am I just making myself feel more comfortable that the equipment won't tip over. That head is...
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    Tripod Suggestions for beginner digiscoping

    I've tried to Google and search the forums for answers but I seem to only get more confused. My family and I are enthusiastic but beginner/intermediate birders. We recently purchased a Vanguard 82a scope and their digiscope adapter. We would like to find a tripod which we can use at home that...
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    Too Many Nest Boxes?

    Thank you for the responses. Last weekend I updated my two blue bird boxes in the main meadow and moved the two old ones to a meadow area along the side of the yard where I mounted them back to back facing north/south on one post. I have a smaller nest box on the way that I will mount on a post...
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    Too Many Nest Boxes?

    Can one have too many nest boxes? We live in central NJ and our property is >3 acres and 1/3 of it borders woodland areas. We currently have 6 nest boxes and are considering adding a 7th. One is a screech owl/kestrel box (Stovall 6H) along the treeline in the very back of the yard. Two are...
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