Digiscoping with Pentax scope & Canon DSLR

Has anyone tried to attach a Canon DSLR to a Pentax Scope?? I have not found any adapters to attach the camera (with 50m lens) to the eyepiece of the scope. The eyepiece is 8 x24mm zoom.

Fred

You wouldn't attach an SLR with the lens attached to a scope, you attach the SLR directly to the scope by removing the eye piece and using the appropriate adaptor, usually like an M42 to EOS mount for a Canon film or digital body.

This does differ from those digiscoping with various point and shoot that are either held up to the eyepiece or have an attachment that holds it in place.

BradM wrote in post #8093714
You wouldn't attach an SLR with the lens attached to a scope, you attach the SLR directly to the scope by removing the eye piece and using the appropriate adaptor, usually like an M42 to EOS mount for a Canon film or digital body.

This does differ from those digiscoping with various point and shoot that are either held up to the eyepiece or have an attachment that holds it in place.

Actually you do attach the SLR and lens to the scope eyepiece, but only on certain scopes like Swaro, and Kowa by way of an adapter (theirs) that attaches to the eyepiece. I can't afford those scopes and purchase the adapters as well. I understand there are a few companies that actually make the adapter for my gear so that's why I am asking in this forum. Someone has this setup for digiscoping.

Thanks

Fred

My scope is a Leica and I too would like to find and adapter. Eagle Eye makes adapters but doesn't seem to have ventured in the DSLR area just P&S cameras.

It depends on what type of scope you're using. If it does not have a removable eyepiece, you need to use an adapter that is typically made by the company that made your scope. It either screws on or slips on to the eyepiece, and the camera attaches to it.

For example:


Bushnell Camera Adapter

Orion Arcada Adapter


These are specific to the scope, but they are basically the same for all spotting scopes.

If you have a telescope, or a spotting scope with removable eyepieces, there are several ways to attach a camera. Two of the most popular are Digi-T rings and True-2 adapters. A Digi-T ring kit consists of two rings, one attaches to the filter threads of the lens, and the other ring attaches to the barrel of an eyepiece. This is called Eyepiece Projection.

The other, the True-2 (or similar adapters of different names) is basically an eyepiece barrel attached to a camera lens mount. This is called Prime Focus.

Both types of adapters can be found at various astronomy companies, like CNC Supply.

For particular spotting scope adapters, try looking through what Optics Planet has. They are a great company to deal with.

A little' off topic .. but is there much difference with the ability of a scope to pull up far pictures than with say a 500mm tele? Also ... how does the IQ compare.

JimTx wrote in post #8102798
A little' off topic .. but is there much difference with the ability of a scope to pull up far pictures than with say a 500mm tele? Also ... how does the IQ compare.

Yes in some cases the focal lenght will be much greater than 500mm depends on the eyepiece and size of the primary lens of the scope (such as 100mm, 80mm etc.
IQ varies with the scope name and price!!

katodog wrote in post #8102078
For particular spotting scope adapters, try looking through what Optics Planet has. They are a great company to deal with.

I have been there and they don't have he adapter I seek.

katodog wrote in post #8102072
It depends on what type of scope you're using. If it does not have a removable eyepiece, you need to use an adapter that is typically made by the company that made your scope. It either screws on or slips on to the eyepiece, and the camera attaches to it.

For example:

Bushnell Camera Adapter

Orion Arcada Adapter

These are specific to the scope, but they are basically the same for all spotting scopes.

If you have a telescope, or a spotting scope with removable eyepieces, there are several ways to attach a camera. Two of the most popular are Digi-T rings and True-2 adapters. A Digi-T ring kit consists of two rings, one attaches to the filter threads of the lens, and the other ring attaches to the barrel of an eyepiece. This is called Eyepiece Projection.

The other, the True-2 (or similar adapters of different names) is basically an eyepiece barrel attached to a camera lens mount. This is called Prime Focus.

Both types of adapters can be found at various astronomy companies, like CNC Supply.

Thanks for the info I will call them.

Fred

digital_photog wrote in post #8109226
Thanks for the info I will call them.

Fred

Did you ever find an adapter? I'm looking for the same.
thanks