RE: [MDOsprey] Spotting Scopes
birding (birding@WebMail.BoltAssociates.com)
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:54:52 -0500
I'd be interested in learning more about your experience taking pictures
through the photo adaptor on your Leica. Did you purchase the Leica photo
adaptor? Also, is your scope the APO. What is the effective f-stop? What
camera body do you use?
I also have a Leica scope, but have been skeptical about trying to use it
for a camera lens. Not that I need another hobby, but ......
doug bolt
>
> I bought the Leica because of this and other feathers. It also has a
close
> focus of 13 feet. This is better
> for photography. I have the photo adaptor and it takes good pictures
also.
> Either would be good but for
> me the Leica was the choice.
>
> George
>
> >>> <Cbarnard52@aol.com> 11/16/99 08:58pm >>>
> I have been out several days in the field when a Swarovski and Leica
Televid
> were set up side-by-side. They are equally sharp and clear but I prefer
the
> focus on the Leica because it has both course and fine adjustments. Both
> scopes function well at 60X which you need even at local lakes like Black
> Hills. The only limitation to really high magnification is wind.
>
> I would recommend the Leica as my favorite
>
> Chris Barnard
> cbarnard52@aol.com