Nikon coolpix S4 (1 Viewer)

[Pie Face]

Thanks Yossi

I think that just about tells us all we need to know about the S4's ability to digiscope.

Thanks

Mark

 

[cubiczirc]

Yossi,
Thank you for the S4 demo shots. Hopefully the Canon A620 fairs better for the task of digiscoping. I sure wished I had something today for some American Coots I saw.
-cubiczirc

 

[Ian Mulley]

Nikon S4

According to SW optics @ www.swoptics.co.uk you can use the Nikon FSB-1a digiscoping adaptor with this model. Ithink I might give it a go. It looks like you could use any mount with the right thread which the guy at wilkinsons says is a standard Nikon.

Ian


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Hi ,
I just lost my Canon A95 on a kayaking trip on Lake Superior [ it drowned ] and was planning to replace it this week when I saw a review of a new Nikon in the coolpix range, the S4. It had a similar swivel design to the Nikons that were so effective for digiscoping,and also featured a 10 times optical zoom and 6 megapixel rating.
The review I read didn't mention anything about accessories that would permit attachment to a scope. Has anyone at bird forum seen anything on those lines with respect to this camera?
cameraless Andy

 

[firstreesjohn]

What should I do?

On a related issue, my Coolpix 4500 has given up the ghost. Do I:

1. Get another 4500- I have many extras for it (x3 telefoto, wide-angle lens, various digiscoping adapters, remote control)?

2. Get a different camera? If so, which? (I like the 4500's tilting body for digiscoping.)

Help, please!

 

[yossi]

I'd recommend trying to find the CP8400. With the UR-E15 adapter you can obtain the familiar 28mm thread. The image quality is better, it has 8 MP (vs. 4 MP) and has a great EVF. The drawbacks - zoom range gets to only to 85mm (equiv. in 35mm format) and you can work only in the 70-85mm range. This is not practically limiting, as you can zoom with scope's EP.
The camera has a wireless remote control, very convenient.