Digiscoping

[Joemeche]

For the past few years, I've been experimenting with and enjoying the results I get from using my smaller digital camera and a spotting scope; hence, digiscoping.

Northern Flicker

Sometimes you need just a little more "reach" and this works quite well for me.

 

[JLMCPICS]

I've never seen this bird before, thanks for sharing!

 

[JaniceL]

Love this.

 

[Christine]

cool.. i would love to have a digiscope! My cousin has one and he showed it to me the last time i was down to visit!

 

[Joemeche]

This subject was most cooperative on the Blaine waterfront. Digiscoping the smaller birds is challenging to say the least.


Snow Bunting

 

[Bill Anderson]

Most digiscoped photos I have seen of birds are horrible. Your shots are excellent. While I don't shoot with a digiscope, those who do may appreciate any tips and techniques you would care to pass along.

 

[Joemeche]

cool.. i would love to have a digiscope! My cousin has one and he showed it to me the last time i was down to visit!

My set up is a separate camera and a scope, not a one-piece "digiscope" necessarily.
Although, some manufacturers are incorporating the two, as we expected they would.

 

[Joemeche]

Most digiscoped photos I have seen of birds are horrible. Your shots are excellent. While I don't shoot with a digiscope, those who do may appreciate any tips and techniques you would care to pass along.

Thanks, Bill.
I'll be offering a digiscoping class/field trip through North Cascades Audubon sometime this spring and the main tip I'll pass along is to practice!
There are a few 'techniques' that make it all work better but good light is the key ingredient.