Hubby's Digiscoping pics w a DSLR in Candaba

[Sylvia Ramos]

The hubby and I went to Candaba last Dec 18 to try our new scope set-up. We bought our own scope to use with a dslr after using a borrowed one with a Canon point and shoot. The birds were quite far away, too far to reach with my old set-up, a Panasonic Lumix + tc.

Here are shots that the hubby took! The set-up takes some getting used to .. the scope eats up a LOT of light. He also noticed some vignetting at smaller aperture openings. Set-up also needs to be more stable. Seems to be shaking, even with a remote control.

All in all though, really pleased with the results!! ;D

Grey Heron

1.8, 1/1000, iso 640


2.0, 1/1000, iso 640


3.5, 1/1000. 640


Blue Tailed Bee Eater

2.2, 1/1000. iso 640

Swarovski scope + Nikon d90

.. and here are some pictures from my Panasonic Lumix + tc ..

a White Breasted Water Water Hen from early in the morning

4.2, 1/800, iso 400

.. and some Blue Tailed Bee Eaters in "action"





4.2, 1/800, iso 100

[tina mallari]

Not bad at all for a first time digiscoper using your newly purchased swarovski scope. Don't remember if Tonji used RAW - if yes, I think a little sharpening will make the photos stand out more. Can't wait to try it out myself

Bravo Tonji !!!!!

[Romy Ocon]

Very nice digiscoped shots, Sylvia..... these show why Swarovski scopes aren't cheap.

[Sylvia Ramos]

Thanks Tina! Thanks Romy!

Tonji did shoot in RAW. Didn't do ANY pp on the pics .. just converted to jpg and cropped the sides of the pics! Will try some sharpening. GET WELL NA TINA!!

[JP Cariño]

i like the waterhen best sylvia! looks like tonji is enjoying birding as well

[Sylvia Ramos]

Thanks JP! That Water Hen shot wasn't digiscoped .. just couldn't resist putting it in bec I found it so cute!! Took that w my p&s. Yup, Tonji is really enjoying birdwatching too. I think he'll soon stop pretending that he only goes out to keep me company!

[Martin Alvendia]

Nice set Sylvia and Tonji! Would love to see that combo in action soon.