Another method of connecting a D-SLR to a spotting scope has been around for many years, but film SLR cameras were used prior to digital. In this configuration, the eyepiece is removed from the spotting scope and the lens is removed from the D-SLR. Using a T-ring that’s specific to the camera body, the scope [...]
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Swarovski EL 42 “Swarovision”
Swarovski Optik recently announced their new Swarovski EL 42 Swarovision, a binocular that will deliver “ maximum peripheral definition, maximum contrast, and maximum color fidelity.” Isn’t it funny how every time a new high-end binocular comes to market, the superlatives used in describing its optical performance are presented as unbeatable? If the new EL [...]
Leave your Camera Attached!
I’m sure you’ve seen the following digiscoping practice in the field. Using a spotting scope, a birder scans terrain and habitat when something of interest grabs his attention. Perhaps it’s a shy Sora that has sauntered into the open from thick marsh grasses, or maybe a beautiful Magnolia Warbler has perched on a [...]
Barred Owl eating a Mourning Dove
Early on 9/7/09 at Pheasant Branch Conservancy (WI), my birding group happened upon a Barred Owl that was finishing off a Mourning Dove. We were able to identify the food item when it consumed one of the wings (not on the video, unfortunately). Nevertheless, a very cool observation! The video was captured via my Nikon [...]
Swarovski Scope Blowout Sale!
This is a great time to finally own one of the best spotting scopes on the market for digiscoping, and at a price unlikely to ever be seen again. Because they’re being discontinued, prices on Swarovski’s ATS/STS series spotting scopes have been dramatically discounted, both 65mm and 80mm, HD and non-HD models. Only [...]
Capturing Video through Binoculars
I was surprised by a young Barred Owl that flew over me while birding a few days ago. Amazingly, it landed on the shore of the creek and proceeded to drink! I didn’t have my spotting scope or tripod in order to digiscoping it, but I still wanted to capture a video of [...]
New Swarovski Eyepiece Is Here
Early Monday morning the Eagle Optics staff was busy calling numerous customers to fill their backorders for Swarovski’s new 25-50x spotting scope eyepiece. For many Swarovski devotees, investing in the new eyepiece was a must. But, some of us will first ask ourselves why we would replace a perfectly wonderful 20-60 zoom eyepiece with a [...]
Tidbits of Binocular History and More
Do you know which sport optics company began as the maker of spy cameras? You will find the answer to this and learn other interesting tidbits on the new Eagle Optics website. Preparations for the redesign of www.eagleoptics.com afforded me the pleasure of researching and writing short introductions about each of the sport optics manufacturers [...]
Don’t Delay-Trust Eagle Optics for Savings
Save Money and See Better—
A long-held belief in our industry centers on the idea that good optics have to be expensive. At Eagle Optics we say, “Not always true.” Advancements in technology have made sport optics with a desirable performance available at more affordable prices, and we are making sure our customers find the best [...]
Swarovski Announces Digiscoping Winners
Swarovski Digiscoper of the Year-
What could be as wonderful as seeing wildlife in person? Most of us would say nothing. But when you can’t travel around the world, I recommend you take in the colors and details of the astoundingly beautiful photographs selected as winners in the 2008 Swarovski Digiscoper of the Year contest. You [...]
