2021 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Dad’s can be tough to buy for. I get it. But, there are always things Dads can use and that’s what this list is for. So, if you need a few Father’s Day gift ideas, these 9 items should help. Remember, every order throughout the month of June in 2021 will give you one entry to win a Custom Grizzly … Read More

Custom Grizzly Cooler Giveaway

Throughout the month of June (2021), every person that places an order at PhoneSkope.com will be entered to win a Custom Grizzly Cooler packed full of Skoped Industries goodies. This prize package is valued at $1200. Here’s what’s up for grabs: Custom G60 Grizzly Cooler Phone Skope Kit & Accessories Pyro Putty Kit $50 UHG Gift Card $500 Boring Gift … Read More

Join us in the fight against the Coronavirus

Let’s face it, Covid-19 has turned our world upside down. From social distancing to worrying about the health of our loved ones, to the severe drought of toilet paper, it’s been a scary time. Skoped Industries is not immune to the chaos, but we are doing all we can to keep productions running as normal. We have been blessed that … Read More

Dual Lens Smartphone Cameras : When to use which Part 1

Digiscoping moon

The ever-changing landscape of smartphones and their cameras is a confusing one. Some smartphones are still utilizing a single lens camera, but others have expanded into a dual lens and even 3 or 4 lens cameras. Wide-angle, super-wide angle or telephoto? In this 2-part blog post I take a look at the two camera lenses we at Phone Skope have … Read More

Wildlife Watching Tools of the Trade, Safety and Ethics 

Phone Skope Scoping at the Grand Tetons

  In our “Secrets to Successful Wildlife Watching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone” post we outlined Wildlife Watching through the seasons.  Now let’s look at what you need to have the best experience possible.   Tools of the Trade Optics – Yellowstone is a vast landscape, meaning optics are invaluable for spotting and observing wildlife.  We use Lander, WY based Maven … Read More

Remembering Bill Thompson III of Bird Watcher’s Digest

If you have been on birding social media this week, no doubt you’ve been reading tributes about Bill Thompson of Bird Watcher’s Digest. Bill was a huge force of enthusiasm and fun in the birding world. He was incredibly generous with his time, advice, music and laughter. He recently lost his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and the birding … Read More

Remote Shutter For SmartPhones

Scoping Swans and Ducks

I live in Minnesota which means I both enjoy winter and I feel entitled to complain about it. I enjoy giant piles of snow, though I prefer that it falls on day off or in increments that are small and do not have a huge impact on rush hour traffic, but lead to great snow shoe and ski trails. I … Read More

Always Take Your Scope

I recently returned from a trip to Uganda. Our first full day of birding with Bird Uganda Safaris involved heading out in large canoes with a motor attached so we could look for the elusive shoebill in Mbamba Swamp. Someone said, “I don’t think you need to bring your scope.” I replied, “I never regret bringing my scope, however there … Read More

Phone Tripod Mount | Attach Your Phone To Your Tripod

Phoneskope Phone tripod mount for digiscoping

Phone Skope’s new Phone Tripod Mount allows you to attach your phone to your tripod easily, thus giving you the opportunity to take pictures and videos of yourself, a group of people, or even the landscape. How The Phone Tripod Mount Works The Phone Tripod Mount attaches to standard tripod base plates and fits smartphones up to 3.5″ width and … Read More

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter

Phone Skope’s brand new Samsung Galaxy S9+ Digiscoping Adapter is now available. This case is dual purpose, serving as a digiscoping adapter and every day phone case at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ Phone Case is designed and manufactured in the USA and works with all existing Phone Skope Optic Adapters. Here’s how the case works. Step-by-step Put … Read More