Nikon P5100 (1 Viewer)

[revs45]

I wonder if Nikon reads these postings. Since everyone agrees that the P5100 is a good digiscoping camera maybe we can make them a list of features that they can add to the next generation, P5200?. I am hoping that the new P5_00 version will have RAW and a socket for shutter release cable or a remote.

yes, RAW and a built-in sun shade, something durable would be nice.
as well, remote would be cool.
maybe a special edition that comes with the FSB-6 bracket built into camera for us Nikon shooters that use the camera for nothing else but digiscoping.
camouflage finish would be awesome wouldn't it?.
nice flat finish, nothing whatsoever chrome or shiny, waterproof maybe as well?

 

[jason stannage]

yes, RAW and a built-in sun shade, something durable would be nice.
as well, remote would be cool.
maybe a special edition that comes with the FSB-6 bracket built into camera for us Nikon shooters that use the camera for nothing else but digiscoping.
camouflage finish would be awesome wouldn't it?.
nice flat finish, nothing whatsoever chrome or shiny, waterproof maybe as well?

and shock proof ?
sorry for not posting any more pics lately,
ive dropped my camera and damaged the zoom be about 4 -6 weeks to fix :C im well pi@@*D off.

 

[jason stannage]

my last pictures:t:

 

[Neil]

For those that want RAW and other fancy features , try and find a second hand Nikon 8400 or Fuji E900. I also like the Canon G6 with the Scopetronix Maxview eyepiece (can buy a version for most major brands of scope ).
http://www.cncsupplyinc.com/digikits.htm
You may be able to find a deal on Ebay
Neil.

 

[JohnMac]

I've just bought a p5100 off amazon for £180! IDEAL!! I am going to pair it up with my opticron 65 and see what happens, should be good!! On that note, does anyone know if there is an adapter for nikon to opticron? Failing that, its back to the steady hands!!

 

[GarnockFocus]

I've just bought a p5100 off amazon for £180! IDEAL!! I am going to pair it up with my opticron 65 and see what happens, should be good!! On that note, does anyone know if there is an adapter for nikon to opticron? Failing that, its back to the steady hands!!

Good prices on these swing out brackets, although they are waiting on stock after being sent the wrong thing, so they tell me !

http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ViewPr...7I000008&prod_name=Olivon Digiscoping Adapter

PS: Sherwoods are doing them for £10 more.

 

[JohnMac]

Thanks very much! Looks like just the thing.....

 

[GarnockFocus]

Here a review from Rob at Digiscope Diary.
http://www.digiscopediary.co.uk/olivon-universal.html

cheers

 

[NoSpringChicken]

Here a review from Rob at Digiscope Diary.
http://www.digiscopediary.co.uk/olivon-universal.html

cheers

I have been using that adapter for several months and it is a good design, although it could do with a bit of refinement in the manufacturing process.

Bear in mind that it is really designed for Olivon's own scopes, which have a 50mm thread around the bottom of the eyepiece. This allows the sleeve, which comes with the adapter, to be screwed in place and then the adapter fits onto the sleeve. Acuter scopes and some Kowa ones have this thread and can use the sleeve.

If you can't use the sleeve, the aperture in the adapter is quite large, so by the time the screw is tightened up it might be offset on a small diameter eyepiece. It might also involve quite a bit of screwing and unscrewing to clear the end of the eyepiece when you fix and remove it.

If it fits without too many problems then it is a good value adapter which works well.

Ron

 

[JohnMac]

Here a review from Rob at Digiscope Diary.
http://www.digiscopediary.co.uk/olivon-universal.html

cheers

Great info, thanx very much. I've had a look at your sight too, its great, well done, really interesting. I'm hoping for great things from the new nikon, I used their professional cameras of the time, (F4, F5), when I was a pro snapper, and just before I retired, I used the D1X, which was fabulous (at the time!)....

 

[GarnockFocus]

I have been using that adapter for several months and it is a good design, although it could do with a bit of refinement in the manufacturing process.

Bear in mind that it is really designed for Olivon's own scopes, which have a 50mm thread around the bottom of the eyepiece. This allows the sleeve, which comes with the adapter, to be screwed in place and then the adapter fits onto the sleeve. Acuter scopes and some Kowa ones have this thread and can use the sleeve.
Ron

I am sure I read that the Opticron and Kowa threads are the same, hopefully this will work ;-)

 

[JohnMac]

Does anyone know what size the thread on the front of the P5100 is? i cant find it in the manual anywhere and i want to attach it to my scope!!!!!:cat:

 

[Neil]

Does anyone know what size the thread on the front of the P5100 is? i cant find it in the manual anywhere and i want to attach it to my scope!!!!!:cat:

John,
I think it's around 50 mm ,something like 49.5 mm. I tried to find a third party adapter that was shorter than the normal ones but couldn't so I ended up with this one
http://www.camerafilters.com/pages/adaptertubesnikon.aspx
Neil.

 

[JohnMac]

John,
I think it's around 50 mm ,something like 49.5 mm. I tried to find a third party adapter that was shorter than the normal ones but couldn't so I ended up with this one
http://www.camerafilters.com/pages/adaptertubesnikon.aspx
Neil.

Cheers Neil, from reading the link, I think it must be 43mm- looks about right! Its unbelievable that Nikon havent specified it anywhere in the manual or on their website.... :t::t:

 

[markstenton]

Anyone using the 5100 with swarovski DCB

Hi

I am new to the forums, but am looking for camera to use with my DCB. The Nikon seems to get a lot of favourable reviews in this post - is anyone using it with a swarovski DCB. I am a complete novice when it comes to photgraphy/digiscoping so looking for something that's easy to use

Cheers

Mark

:brains:

 

[Neil]

Mark,
You can use most little digicams with the DCB, including the P5100.
Neil.

 

[markstenton]

Thank you

Mark

 

[RiB]

I've just got one of these and have yet to take it out. There seems to be a pale area on the bottom of the screen. You can see it as you turn the camera on or by holding your hand over the lens. I'm wondering whether this is normal but guessing it would be wise to send it back. Perhaps the screen has a slight fault. I did a test photo and it is the screen rather than the output.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks

Richard Bashford

 

[Lawts]

I've just got one of these and have yet to take it out. There seems to be a pale area on the bottom of the screen. You can see it as you turn the camera on or by holding your hand over the lens. I'm wondering whether this is normal but guessing it would be wise to send it back. Perhaps the screen has a slight fault. I did a test photo and it is the screen rather than the output.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks

Richard Bashford

Not aware of this on mine Richard - sounds like a fault.

 

[bjorndan]

There seems to be a pale area on the bottom of the screen.
Richard Bashford

I have it on my camera too. Looks like a misplaced LED or whatever it is to light the screen?

It is only visible at startup. Too week to be seen when fully lit up.