Need a GOOD Adapter for IPhone 11 Pro to Vortex Diamondback 20-60x80 spotting scope; model DBK-80A1. Hope someone can help please. (1 Viewer)

[Simpcl54]

I have looked in depth for an adapter and have been unsuccessful in locating one with good reviews. Can anyone help or direct me to someone that has a good product please? Thanks in advance.

 

[WRL]

I have looked in depth for an adapter and have been unsuccessful in locating one with good reviews. Can anyone help or direct me to someone that has a good product please? Thanks in advance.

You may want to look here PhoneCam - Complete Digiscoping Adapter Kit. I am using one with my Iphone XR (same adaptor, different case). There may be other sellers, also in the US.

 

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[Simpcl54]

You may want to look here PhoneCam - Complete Digiscoping Adapter Kit. I am using one with my Iphone XR (same adaptor, different case). There may be other sellers, also in the US.

Thanks so much. I’ve ordered one for my Vortex spotting scope. I hope I’ve made the right choice because I couldn’t much info about this adapter. Has you’re performed well?

 

[WRL]

Thanks so much. I’ve ordered one for my Vortex spotting scope. I hope I’ve made the right choice because I couldn’t much info about this adapter. Has you’re performed well?

Yes, it works quite well in the field. The (all metal) adapter is quickly screwed onto the phone case and the whole unit is then easily attached to the scope's eyepiece. It sits firmly and flush. The other advantage (for me) is that it fits to both of my scopes, the Kowas 883 and 554 (or almost any other scope or bino). The only disadvantage I can think of may be the fact that the case has permanently this threaded ring around the lens which adds a bit to the thickness of the phone and protudes on two sides. If that's perceived as a problem one may get the phone out of the case when not using it for phonesoping (I do not).

 

[Simpcl54]

Yes, it works quite well in the field. The (all metal) adapter is quickly screwed onto the phone case and the whole unit is then easily attached to the scope's eyepiece. It sits firmly and flush. The other advantage (for me) is that it fits to both of my scopes, the Kowas 883 and 554 (or almost any other scope or bino). The only disadvantage I can think of may be the fact that the case has permanently this threaded ring around the lens which adds a bit to the thickness of the phone and protudes on two sides. If that's perceived as a problem one may get the phone out of the case when not using it for phonesoping (I do not).

Thanks again for your quick response. You’ve been very helpful!