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Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« on: October 12, 2023, 08:05:04 AM »
Anyone using these yet? They sure look easy to use, and love the idea of something that is universal instead of phone specific.
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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2023, 10:40:39 AM »
I've been using one on my spotting scope and like it a lot. The only complaint that I have is the piece that get attached to the objective does not seem super secure.

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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2023, 10:45:56 AM »
I have one on a Kowa and originally liked it, but have since had a lot of problems with the adapter coming loose in the field. I cranked it down at home after and it still came loose on the next trip. I have the correct adjustment rings in it, maybe I should blue loctite the set screw. But I'm also not a huge fan of having to align the camera lens every time I attach the phone. I'll probably sell it and get the Ollin.

I've been using one on my spotting scope and like it a lot. The only complaint that I have is the piece that get attached to the objective does not seem super secure.

Do you mean the Ocular lens?

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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2023, 10:48:10 AM »
Yeah ocular lens. The ring shims they give you depending on what its mounting to seem to lack IMO.

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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2023, 10:48:22 AM »
The Ollin is a better system  :twocents:
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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2023, 11:05:23 AM »
Yeah ocular lens. The ring shims they give you depending on what its mounting to seem to lack IMO.

Yeah, seems like that being a smooth metal piece isn't ideal. If the shims were rubber coated it might provide a more secure grip.

Agree with Karl, I think the Ollin is a better system. Tons of positive reviews on it. Here's a good thread comparing the two.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/digiscoping-magview-vs-ollin.276875/

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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2023, 11:50:11 AM »
Good feedback, I'll have to take a look at the Ollin.
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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2023, 01:05:17 PM »
I've been "running" the Magview on 15's and a 20-60 spotter.

Works great when a person is planning to really sit and glass.
When hunting though I find it an extra step while the critters are taking extra breaths or steps themselves.

If it's worthy of film it's worthy of me moving closer.
Immediately.

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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2023, 03:56:05 PM »
I've been "running" the Magview on 15's and a 20-60 spotter.

Works great when a person is planning to really sit and glass.
When hunting though I find it an extra step while the critters are taking extra breaths or steps themselves.

If it's worthy of film it's worthy of me moving closer.
Immediately.

I guess this is what appealed to me about it. If I wanted to film a shot or something along those lines, since I hunt solo most of the time, I could just click it on and get to shooting. I know thats not how it really goes in the field though.
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Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2023, 09:17:24 PM »
The Ollin is a better system  :twocents:

Yep. Been using one since day 1 and have no desire to explore other options at this point.

 


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