How Do You Use The Camera On A Spotting Scope?
Taking pictures with a camera attached to a spotting scope, an activity known as digiscoping, allows photographers to use extreme magnification for wildlife and other types of photography. The spotting scope usually provides higher magnification at a lower price than dedicated camera lenses. Proper use of the digiscoping assembly can be difficult and requires some practice. Mount the spotting scope and camera on a tripod sturdy enough to support the weight of the assembly. The spotting scope will magnify the effect of any shake or vibration in the camera, so use the most solid tripod available for digiscoping. Photographers who have to stay mobile can employ a monopod to provide some stability. Practice finding the target. The extreme magnification of the spotting scope means the camera will only display a small field of view. Taking a picture of a bird, for example, requires finding the bird in the camera viewfinder. The more you practice this skill, the easier it will be. It particul
