Andy Bright from the U.K. recently took the 2Plus LE-Adapter out in the field for evaluation. He is using a Nikon 990 Digital Camera coupled to a Swarovski Spotting Scope.

Subject: 2Plus LE-Adapter Field Test Report

“I used the (2Plus) LE-Adapter during a birding trip on Saturday morning. I was struck by how easy and quickly it was to attach to the scope…despite the 3 screws to tighten… the large size of the screw heads meant they they were easy to grip. Though the camera and adapter are quite bulky, it fits into a small camera bag with ease…so it’s no big problem to get the camera/adapter out and onto the scope’s eyepiece when a photo opportunity arises. I was happy with the secure attachment of camera/adapter to the scope and was confident to walk around with the complete set-up on my tripod without fear of any accidents (always make sure that the scope is not pointing at the sun…otherwise a fried ccd!). A Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus (6inches – 15cm) taken at about 30 yards from the bird. You have permission to use the pic on the web in relation to the LE-Adapter.”

Best regards, Andy

My Digiscoped U.K. Birds Website

Top three pictures taken by Andy Bright; 2Plus LE-Adapter with Swarovski Scope coupled to Nikon 990 camera, Bird is a “Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus taken at 40X”. Photos by Andy Bright.

Nikon 990 coupled to a PL50mm (2”) eyepiece.	Photo to the right taken by K. Farmer, PhD. Equipment includes: Panasonic DV400 MiniDV camcorder, TeleVue 32mm Plossl eyepiece and Meade LX200 8" SCT.

The 2Plus LE-Adapter accepts a range of eyepieces diameters between 35mm (1 3/8”) to 60mm (2 5/16”).

We highly recommend the largest eyepiece as possible. As Kenneth Farmer, PhD, recently mentioned in a Product Review “The new 2Plus will accommodate eyepieces up to 60mm in diameter. This is important for two reasons: (1) Larger eyepieces offer brighter images. This is crucial for ultra-telephoto video, because as focal length increases, light reaching the CCD decreases. (2) Larger eyepieces decrease the tendency for vignetting (darkening of the edges of the image) when used with digital cameras and camcorders.”

Below are 3 additional web sites you might find very interesting and informative regarding digiscoping:

A. Bill Benz, the inventor of the LE-Adapter, wrote an article for Dennis Curtain at Shortcourses.com titled “Attaching Opticals to Your Camera Lens for High Magnification Scopes” Imaging using Monoculars, Binoculars and Spotting” This article was written prior to the release of the 2Plus LE-Adapter. Click here to read the article.

B. Kenneth Farmer, PhD., recently performed an evaluation of the 2Plus LE-Adapter titled “New Possibilities for Long Distance Video Imaging with the 2Plus LE-Adapter” Click Here for the Product Review.

C. George Raiche, well known bird photographer has a web site with valuable information related to Digiscoping and Bird Photography. His Primers on Digiscoping Technique; Seven Quick Steps to Image Processing; and Digiscoping Optical Parameters are a great resource. Visit his website.

D. Andy Bright has some terrific bird photos and information titled “Digiscoping -What’s it All About” Click Here.

The 2Plus LE-Adapters will function exactly like our original. Cameras compatibility, cameras settings, installation procedures are exactly the same. The 2Plus LE-Adapter now comes with either 37mm or 28mm threads.

2Plus LE-Adapter Showing Fixed 37mm Filter Threads

If your camera has filter threads on its lens housing greater than 37mm you will need to purchase an appropriate step-down ring.

You can purchase the most common step-up and step-down rings on our Product Page.

The cost of the 2Plus LE-Adapter is only $165.95 and carries a full Unconditional Guarantee and the same 30 day no hassle Money Back Guarantee.

Go to our Products page to order now!