how is zeiss 85FL + zeiss DSLR photo adater? (1 Viewer)

[zone8848]

got 85FL and zeiss photo adapter, no DSLR yet, and i've been searching the forum for detailed photo results, so far only got some VGA grade photos and these reseized photos can't even impress me, can see it's not quite sharp.

so far the photo samples I got can't even compare with Neil'S G1 + swarovski 80HD results taken behind the eyepiece, the details of his photos are stunning.

i'm thinking is it worth it to get a DSLR for this scope, as i'm not a DSLR fan, yet.

any actual experience or large photos would be very much appreciated.

 

[DRodrigues]

See the photos of Faísca http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisca/ - most of his photos is made with Zeiss.
As always, the person behind the camera is important...

 

[zone8848]

See the photos of Faísca http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisca/ - most of his photos is made with Zeiss.
As always, the person behind the camera is important...

thank you for your reply, seems he is tired of using scope and now he uses 50-500mm zoom the most, and it seems the zoom gets better result than the diascope setup.

 

[Paul Hackett]

got 85FL and zeiss photo adapter, no DSLR yet, and i've been searching the forum for detailed photo results, so far only got some VGA grade photos and these reseized photos can't even impress me, can see it's not quite sharp.

so far the photo samples I got can't even compare with Neil'S G1 + swarovski 80HD results taken behind the eyepiece, the details of his photos are stunning.

i'm thinking is it worth it to get a DSLR for this scope, as i'm not a DSLR fan, yet.

any actual experience or large photos would be very much appreciated.

Most of us who do Digiscoping to the max, Me , Neil, Sparky all have one thing in common, a very good ability to gain manual focus on a regular basis, if you cant do this, dont go any further, and buy your DSLR lens, you also have to weigh up that to get a decent shutter speed, all things being equal, you need good light, and we do fieldcraft which gets us in close to the bird, like any form of photography, the closer the image the more feather detail you get.

I still have this combination when i used to work for zeiss, my best advice i can give you, is really try to find a shop that you can at least try the kit out with a DSLR? ( Dont forget you need a T2 ring to connect to your chosen make of DSLR body to the photo adapter, they are reasonably cheap ) your expectations will be realised or not? that way, your money stays in your pocket, and not bemoaning the fact you bought it without trying it, then you were not happy with the results? too many emails in my intray over the years regarding just that,

Also the type of tripod and head is just as important, to allow the balance of this system, you dont say if you have an angeled or straight scope?

This was taken a few years back with your setup and a Sony DSLR printed onto a large canvas,

http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/206049/ppuser/1343

Lots of points to consider, but i felt you needed to know what you are letting yourself in for?

Regards

Paul

 

[Paul Hackett]

See the photos of Faísca http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisca/ - most of his photos is made with Zeiss.
As always, the person behind the camera is important...

And the light, English weather all year round compared to Portugal, big differences in shutter speeds, unless you are using this setup abroad?

Paul

 

[Paul Hackett]

thank you for your reply, seems he is tired of using scope and now he uses 50-500mm zoom the most, and it seems the zoom gets better result than the diascope setup.

Spoke to Sparky the other week, he still uses both setups, he is the agent for Zeiss in Portugal.

One thing in the digiscoping world IMHO is - you cant compare DSLR and Digiscoping, its not on a level playing field, try both methods for yourself, and let your eyes do the talking.................

Paul

 

[zone8848]

Most of us who do Digiscoping to the max, Me , Neil, Sparky all have one thing in common, a very good ability to gain manual focus on a regular basis, if you cant do this, dont go any further, and buy your DSLR lens, you also have to weigh up that to get a decent shutter speed, all things being equal, you need good light, and we do fieldcraft which gets us in close to the bird, like any form of photography, the closer the image the more feather detail you get.

I still have this combination when i used to work for zeiss, my best advice i can give you, is really try to find a shop that you can at least try the kit out with a DSLR? ( Dont forget you need a T2 ring to connect to your chosen make of DSLR body to the photo adapter, they are reasonably cheap ) your expectations will be realised or not? that way, your money stays in your pocket, and not bemoaning the fact you bought it without trying it, then you were not happy with the results? too many emails in my intray over the years regarding just that,

Also the type of tripod and head is just as important, to allow the balance of this system, you dont say if you have an angeled or straight scope?

This was taken a few years back with your setup and a Sony DSLR printed onto a large canvas,

http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/206049/ppuser/1343

Lots of points to consider, but i felt you needed to know what you are letting yourself in for?

Regards

Paul

thank you for your advice, helps a lot, and my scope is angled.
regards