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It is possible to take pictures through virtually any telescope with a digital camera, there are however some important things you should bear in mind before choosing one. Most birders already own a scope, if you don't and are thinking of getting one, think first about whether you will want be able to use it for digiscoping before you buy.
The size and quality of the eyepiece is one of the most important factors for digiscoping, it is essential that you try to get one that has a large eyepiece lens, this will help reduce vignetting and transmit more light back into the camera. Most telescope manufacturers now produce long eye relief or wide angle eyepieces and these are the ones to look out for. However advances in technology have meant that some zoom eyepieces are so good that they can produce excellent results even when used on their maximum magnification.
A larger objective lens will help when using a still digital camera, the extra light gathering will increase your shutter speed allowing for pictures to be taken in lower light or faster shutter speeds to be achieved. It is possible to use both angled and straight scopes for digiscoping, most users tend to prefer to use an angled, the combination of the angle of the eyepiece and gravity make it easier to hold a camera to the eyepiece.

NEW ZEISS DIASCOPE 65 AND 85
The advanced optics of Zeiss Spotting Scopes feature fluoride glass in the objectives, protective LotuTecĀ® lens coating that sheds water and dirt for unadulterated results, and fields of view that are beyond compare. Waterproof, fully armored, dust proof housings are light, rugged and built to take the punishment of any adventure. Innovative Dual Speed Focus aids functionality and ease of use, allowing the observer a rare, close-up, and incredibly detailed, look at the greatest distances.Astonishing magnification, high resolution, and exceptional brightness allows hunters to overcome the longest distances.

ZEISS DIASCOPE 65
Fluoride containing optical glasses for maximum reduction of colour fringes.T*-Multicoating for high transmission and colour fidelity.
Phase corrected roof prisms for excellent detail recognition.
Impressive close focus range for insect watching.
Eyepieces suitable for eyeglass wearers.
Wide angle eyepieces.
New LotuTec coating coating enables fast, easy and lasting cleaning. Water and dirt repelling.
Durable Mechanics
Two focussing wheels for fast or fine focussing.
Bayonet eyepiece connection for simple and swift replacement.
Rotatable, generously dimensioned tripod bracket.
Extensive sunshade with sight.
Filter thread in front of the objective lens.
Waterproof and nitrogen filled, no internal fogging.

ZEISS DIASCOPE 85FL
This new scope from Zeiss gives superb optical clarity, this is thanks to the Carl Zeiss Advanced Optics System, it also provides a compact design, sturdy low weight design and has a large ocular lens which makes them ideal for digiscoping.Eyepieces: There are three eyepieces in the range, unfortunately due to differing focal lengths of the two scopes their magnification varies. Although this in itself is not a problem it does mean that a low powered eyepiece is not available for the 85mm.
23/30x: An excellent eyepiece giving good clarity and depth of field, too powerful for use with a camcorder on the 85mm but fine on the 85mm.
30/40x: A good quality fixed magnification eyepiece, too powerful for general use on the 85mm but does perform well.
15-45/20-60x: Another good quality zoom from a top manufacturer, this eyepiece is probably the best choice for digiscoping due to low magnification available for both models.

GREY HERON
Sony W5 on Zeiss Diascope 85FL with 20X magnification eyepiece,camera set to 3X zoom

ZEISS QUICK CAMERA ADAPTER
Link a digital or video camera to a spotting scope to produce impressive photographs or video. Swivel mechanism allows for rapid changing between observation and photography mode.

ZEISS PHOTO ADAPTER
The camera adapter turns the Zeiss
Diascope spotting scope into super
telephoto lenses with a focal length of
up to 1000 mm, enabling you to
capture your discoveries that will last
a lifetime. SLR cameras can be
mounted on the camera adapter
using a T2 adapter. In addition, the
camera can be rotated, making it easy
to take horizontal or vertical
photographs.

ZEISS PHOTOSCOPE 85T FL
The PhotoScope 85 T* FL,is an innovative spotting scope. This new scope features a high-power digital camera with a super tele-lens in one unit and offers a magnification range of 15-45x for observation and outdoor photography. The integrated 7 megapixel digital camera enables the simultaneous digital capture of the scenery. To take a picture, just open the 7.5 cm OLED screen on the side of the device, where you can see the live image and enter the camera parameter settings

PICTURES TAKEN ON ZEISS PHOTOSCOPE
