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    Extender1.7x storage when not used

    Hi yves0071, I use a Tasmanian Tiger (MOLLE system) camera backpack and TT pouches. Maybe a TT pouche is suitable for your situation (https://www.tasmaniantiger.info/en/product-category/tactical-equipment/pouches/). PS. I’m not affiliated to TT. Regards, vd Berg
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    ATX/STX rumor

    Hello nwphil, Before sell any scope. Is it an idea, is it possible, to go to a Swarovski retail partner with your 85 and 95mm scope and then digiscope compare them, if possible in poor light, with a 115mm objective module for example on (a) mammal(s), bird(s)? Remind that, by all respect, the...
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    ATX/STX rumor

    first impression Swaro 95 vs 115mm objective module Hello, With thanks to mr. Riccardo Camusso: -Facebook message: https://www.facebook.com/riccardo.camusso/posts/10221438815553581 -Facebook video only: https://www.facebook.com/riccardo.camusso/videos/10221438709030918 Regards, vd Berg
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    Question: Spotting scope vs. super telephoto lens

    Hello Marc, Okay if you could try that preferably from about 70m for (the size of) a bird. I found an old Lensrentals "digiscoping and super telephoto lens" comparison test. A comparison test at 90 feet (27meter) between a Swarovski ATX 95mm and a Canon 800mm f/5.6 IS with a Canon 7D...
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    Question: Spotting scope vs. super telephoto lens

    Hello, Do you have two photos showing the difference/result between digiscoping (with a spotting scope) and a super telephoto lens (from 500mm), for the same bird at a long distance? Regards, vd Berg
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    Question: Spotting scope vs. super telephoto lens

    Hello Marc, Thanks for your explanation. Regards, vd Berg
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    Question: Spotting scope vs. super telephoto lens

    Hello, Not with standing a price-, weight- difference. I was wondering, what is the difference in sharpness, image quality between a digiscoping and super telephoto lens (from 500mm) setup, for birds (waders, birds of prey) at a long distance (from about 70m)? I mean waders and birds of prey at...
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    Question: Swarovski object module 85mm vs 95mm

    Hello, A Swarovski object module 85mm (25-60x) has a better min. ‘aperture’ than a 95mm (30-70x) for digiscoping purpose. Do you have two photos whereas the result shows, for the same object, distance and magnification, between a 85mm and 95mm? Regards, vd Berg
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    Question: about a digiscoping equipment comparison test?

    Hello dogfish, Thanks for your reaction. With kind regards, vd Berg
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    Question: about a digiscoping equipment comparison test?

    Hello, I have the impression that there isn’t/aren’t unfortunately (a) (recent) (sound) digiscoping equipment comparison test(s). Why there isn’t/aren’t? I dispute that (recent) done review(s), with all respect, are (a) sound (recent) quality difference test(s) between equipment. Off course...
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    Question: similarities and differences between pancake/APO/prime lens?

    Hello, Facebook link about "comparing pancake, APO and prime lenses for digiscoping" https://www.facebook.com/nic.nam.3720/posts/114669566281575 Why are APO and pancake lens photo results are about the same, whilst pancake lenses have better aperture then APO AND for pancake lenses better...
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    Question about: digiscoping DLSR settings?

    Hello, Can you preset a fixed ‘effective’ aperture and focal length in your DSLR for your telescope/adapter lens? If yes, which preset fixed 'effective' aperture and focal length, exposure mode, shutter speed and ISO settings for your DSLR mostly gave the best photo results? Please also tell...
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    Question: similarities and differences between pancake/APO/prime lens?

    Do you use/did you compare a pancake, APO and/or prime lens for digiscoping? As far as I know an APO lens aperture is f12. A digiscoper wrote “when using a pancake lens, switch the aperture to maximum opening f1.8, 2.0, 2.8, then better camera metering and faster shutter speed and lower ISO...
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    Question: similarities and differences between pancake/APO/prime lens?

    Hello, I digiscope for idenfication purpose. ‘tac sharp’ photos are not intended. For digiscoped identification purpose the performance of the telescope, camera, pancake/apochromat/prime lens and the achievable settings are relevant with regards to the birds size, contrast, weather conditions...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Penduline Tit (Remiz pendulinus)'

    @Danielbirdwatcher, Stanley Jones, Thanks for your comment. With kind regards, vd Berg
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