Digiscoping outdoorsmen and women enjoy a variety of activities, ones that likely started before their journey with this unique form of photography started. Among the players are birders, hunters, hikers, and nature photographers; and there are many more. The smart ones pack their binoculars and/or spotting scopes when they hit outside spaces. One commonality among these folks is that they … Read More
7 Great Summer Digiscoping Ideas to Plan for
“Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the street” – at least according to the 60s group, Martha and the Vandellas. The notion was subsequently reinforced when Van Halen, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger put their spins on the tune. While it’s arguably too hot to do so here in Texas during the dog days of summer, … Read More
Simple Yet Magic: The Phone Skope Builder Page
I order a lot of stuff online. Heck, I’m not so sure I don’t single-handedly keep Amazon in the black. From clothing to outdoor gear; batteries to dog food; and everything in between. As an avid outdoorsman, I love shopping for gear. However, pounding the aisles of big box outdoor stores no longer feels the same. Sure, I occasionally enjoy … Read More
Managing Distance for Digiscoping Success
The ability to pull in distant images for photographing and videoing is the reason many outdoorsmen and women digiscope. After all, this great method reaches out there, requiring no fancy and expensive cameras and lenses. It simply requires a good connection between your smartphone and favorite optics, items most folks already own. That’s why when Phone Skope digiscoping adapters hit … Read More
9 of the Most Basic of Basics for Starting Your Digiscoping Journey
Ah…the feeling you get after capturing a great photo with your smartphone. It’s satisfying for sure. Whether for sharing with friends, showcasing on social media, or locating a trophy game animal to seek, it’s gratifying to do so with your trusty sidekick the smartphone. After all, it’s nice to put the device to more use than texting friends or ordering … Read More
Hannah and Erik Go Birding
My Phone Skope attachment has become an indispensable tool in my birding toolkit. So much so that two years ago when we stopped at a water treatment plant in amongst a cow field on the drive home from the San Diego Bird Fest to seek out our lifer Pacific Golden-Plover who was tucked away in a group of 1000+ Black-bellied … Read More
Game Management: Boosting the Selection Process with Digiscoping
I could hardly believe it. Through the balmy air, a common foe approached from the cedar thicket. The fog had lifted enough to see Skyscraper, a mature 8-point buck that had eluded me for weeks. I had all but admitted defeat, assuming the wily buck had lost his life at the hands of a hapless commuter or another hunter’s arrow … Read More
Boxed In: 5 Benefits of Digiscoping from a Box Blind
Shooting houses; that’s what my southeastern hunting brothers and sisters call hard-walled deer hunting blinds. I used to chuckle at the phrase, but soon realized it was an accurate description. In Texas, I was already accustomed to the terms “box blinds” and “deer stands”. Regardless of the name, they’ve dotted the landscape for decades, regardless of the state. They were … Read More
The How and Why to Use a Binocular Chest Pack for Digiscoping
While I don’t know the history of binocular harnesses and chest packs, utilizing them in the field has been an easy decision for a long time. In a world inundated with hunting and outdoor gear, it’s important to delineate the useful from the trivial. However, once you’ve decided on the combo of gear to employ, it’s important to decide what to actually … Read More
Phone Skope Digiscoping How-To
If you’re an avid birder or wildlife enthusiast, you know that capturing the perfect shot of your subject can be a challenge. Enter digiscoping – a method of taking photos or videos through a spotting scope or binoculars using your smartphone. With digiscoping, you can capture stunning, high-quality images and videos of distant wildlife without investing in expensive camera equipment. … Read More
