Taking pictures through spotting scope

[Djs22]

New member here. Thanks in advance for any advice. Looking for an adaptor to take pictures through a spotting scope/ binoculars. Optics are vortex 10x42 binos and 20-60x60 spotting scope and an iPhone 12 I believe. I assume most adapters are adjustable in size to fit your eye piece? Thanks again

 

[Njmarshall]

Magview

 

[SuperDUECE22]

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[gr8fuldoug]

The new Hawke Digi-Scope Smart Phone Adapter is a great inexpensive solution

 

[Djs22]

Thanks guys! Knew y’all would have answers

 

[inkedspot]

Magview through spotter at 2500-3000ish yards

The Ollin works the same way I just preferred the minimal modification to my phone case that magview offered. $20 adapter off Amazon works well too - used it for years before the magview.

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[Wapiti151]

go magview, ollin or scope cam adapter. I've tried them all, I think ollin is probably the easiest but need a separate phone case. The others you can use your existing case...go with whatever works best for your style and budget

 

[Valumpessa]

I recently bought a Scopecam Gen2 adapter and it works great. I like how its universal for any optic, with no separate adapter rings or special phone case. It takes a few more seconds to get set up vs the Ollin, as there are two holes in the metal phone plate that line up with two nubs on the magnet, but no biggy for me. Its well made and fully adjustable to easily swap from different optics on the fly if that's what you're looking to do between your 10x42s and spotter.

 

[Smtn10pt]

I have an ollin and am very pleased with how it works

 

[waspocrew]

Ollin works great. Way better than the previous phone skopes.

 

[rred85]

I second the Magview. Pricey for what it is but worth every penny when it counts

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

@Matt Cashell wrote up an excellent comparison of most the options on the market: https://www.rokslide.com/best-phone-digiscoping-adapters-for-the-2023-hunting-season/

After reading that I got the ScopeCam Gen 2 adapter and it's been working really well. I've used it on my binos and spotting scope and taken pictures and video. I used it to film my cold bore challenge shots if you want to see it in use:

 

[NickyD]

What spotter is that @inkedspot View attachment 725307

Magview through spotter at 2500-3000ish yards

The Ollin works the same way I just preferred the minimal modification to my phone case that magview offered. $20 adapter off Amazon works well too - used it for years before the magview.

Amazon.com

 

[Boltgun]

My spotter is an older Vortex Viper. I wanted a Magview but they didn’t have one that fit my spotter model.

Went with the cheap “Magnetic Universal Digiscoping Adapter” from Amazon for $28.99. Honestly it works great. After mastering how to make a good connection quickly, I have gotten some really great pictures and footage. (Using an iPhone 15.)

It can also connect to my binos, which is handy if something comes up and the spotter isn’t handy.