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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: 7mmfan on October 12, 2023, 08:05:04 AM

Title: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: 7mmfan 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.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: meathunter 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.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: pickardjw 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.

Quote from: meathunter 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.

Do you mean the Ocular lens?
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: meathunter 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.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 12, 2023, 10:48:22 AM: The Ollin is a better system :twocents:
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: pickardjw on October 12, 2023, 11:05:23 AM: Quote from: meathunter 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.

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/
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: 7mmfan on October 12, 2023, 11:50:11 AM: Good feedback, I'll have to take a look at the Ollin.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 12, 2023, 12:27:50 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on October 12, 2023, 10:48:22 AM
The Ollin is a better system :twocents:

+1
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: 2MANY 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.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: 7mmfan on October 12, 2023, 03:56:05 PM: Quote from: 2MANY 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.

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.
Title: Re: Magview Digiscoping adaptor
Post by: MtnMuley on October 12, 2023, 09:17:24 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on October 12, 2023, 10:48:22 AM
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.