Take close-up photos from a distance using your spotting scope with Alpen's digital camera adapter. Simply attach the adapter to your tripod and then attach your camera and spotting scope to the adapter. The adapter essentially turns your spotting scope into a powerful telephoto lens, so you can take great wildlife photos quickly and easily. In addition, the adapter includes a unique swing arm that lets you view through your spotting scope normally and then quickly swing your camera into place to take the photo. With a durable, long-lasting metal construction, the digital camera adapter is backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty.
About Alpen Optics Established in 1997,
Alpen Optics produces a full line of binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and accessories designed to offer superior value to the consumer. The company produces more than 70 products and accessories chock full of features and benefits normally found on much more expensive brands.
Alpen backs up its commitment to quality manufacturing with a limited lifetime factory warranty.
Alpen is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This adapter is what it looks like - no surprises. Feels pretty sturdy (and heavy) and universal. There are many degrees of freedom. One of them allows you to pull the camera away in one motion, allowing you to use the scope alone - a useful feature. Some tightening knobs are hard to find (especially the one that holds the vertical slider), so expect some effort at learning all the operating details before becoming frustrated - it can be confusing at first. Read the manual first - it contains some important advices. But be mindful of the screw which holds the pad on which the scope is mounted - it tends to slide off if not tighten properly. I tried this adapter with Meade Redtail 60x77 scope and Canon A510 camera and got some nice pictures, although I got similarly good pictures before by simply holding the camera with my hands at scope's eye piece. The adapter is useful mostly when you need long exposure photography, like at night. Note that digiscoping works best with small objective lens cameras. If you have a large and heavy SLR and you're having a hard time shooting anything through the scope, it's probably not the adapter's fault. Try a smaller camera.
