Category Archives: Digiscoping

Spanish Digiscoping

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Martin Garner

with Justin Carr Following on  from his more detailed posting, here are some of Justin’s digiscoped shots from Spain this August. He gets  stunning results with his combo using a micro four thirds camera. To read full details of how … Continue reading →

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Digiscoping – Spotted Flycatchers

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Steve Blain

by Steve Blain I’ve been rather side-tracked this summer with surveying Corn Buntings, but I did pop along to my local churchyard to see its Spotted Flycatchers. There were two pairs with at least one of them feeding young. In … Continue reading →

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Digiscoping with micro four thirds system

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Martin Garner

. by Justin Carr A digiscoping journey I started taking video in 1996 with my first camcorder – an impulse buy. I  realised sometime  in 1998 I could get reasonable video through my spotting scope. My first real rare bird … Continue reading →

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Wood and Green Sandpipers

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Martin Garner

Video rules Thornwick Pool, Flamborough is a conservation site, the result of collaboration between the caravan park owner and a  few keen local birders FBO, YCN and GFB. It’s a chance to create a special wee wetland. Still in infancy … Continue reading →

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2013 Digiscoping Competition

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Martin Garner

SWAROVSKI OPTIK is launching its 8th “Digiscoper of the Year” competition The aim of the 8th Digiscoper of the Year competition is to discover the beauty and diversity of nature and to capture priceless moments. The winning picture in 2012: a … Continue reading →

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Digiscoping – don’t forget video!

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Steve Blain

The video facility on digital cameras is an oft-forgotten function. When digiscoping most birders tend to concentrate on getting a nice still image of their target, and forget about the excellent video possibilities. Video especially comes in to its own … Continue reading →

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Camera tips for Digiscoping

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Martin Garner

Maximum Light, Maximum Speed, Minimum Touch by Steve Blain  Improving… So, what’s the easiest thing you can do to improve your digiscoping? Get to know your camera. I know it sounds obvious, but most people don’t really understand what their … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited: Special Digi and Photography Event

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Martin Garner

‘Getting Sharper’ This one-off event is designed to encourage and further equip anyone interested in digiscoping or digital photography. Led by Martin Garner (a learner in both fields!), Steve Race (Bempton’s renowned photographer), Tim Norgate of Swarovski Optic (bringing all the gear … Continue reading →

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Flamborough 7th April 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Martin Garner

Exciting and peculiar start to ‘spring’ Winds dropping from the persistent cold northerlies made way for a rash of birds. Not however the expected summer visitors to Britain. No, the day was marked by backed up returnees heading north and east to Scandinavia. Heading out on my early walk with Ebony, our … Continue reading →

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