Imagine the shots you could get with this rig

Al_HikesAZ · Post by **Al_HikesAZ** » Jul 27 2006 4:20 pm

I was looking through the Cabela's catalog because of the excitement over the new store, and I found this. WOW.

A digital camera base for a Swarovski spotting scope.
Link

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jul 27 2006 7:08 pm

65mm - 85mm isn't much, especially for that length
seems to be an overpriced 2.5lb extension tube for the most part
no mention of light loss or really any specs for that matter
no examples so I googled for some but didn't come up with anything

I'd really be interested in seeing the results if anybody can supply!

Al_HikesAZ · Post by **Al_HikesAZ** » Jul 28 2006 12:33 pm

In response to joe bartels' reply:
I think the difference is the eyepiece. I'm not sure of the optics, but if you put a 60x eyepiece on the 85mm tube, do you get a 5,100mm equivalent?

PaleoRob · Post by **PaleoRob** » Jul 28 2006 11:00 pm

Mmm...we've got Swarovski scopes at work. They hold up well to the rigors of field use. And man, optical quality? Fuggitaboutit. Too bad their binocs are like 2k a pop...

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jul 28 2006 11:07 pm

In response to PageRob's reply:
2k ain't bad but since there's no real technical data or examples it's hard to figure out what you're getting

85mm isn't much, 2k is way too expensive
5100mm is dreamland, 2k would be way to cheap

without any other info it appears to be a high quality 85mm with a huge extension tube
It'd be okay in high sun, otherwise quality would deteriorate