Hawke Digiscope Adaptor for Endurance/Endurance ED - 50mm (& Nature-Trek Compact 56mm). Simply choose the digi-scope adaptor for your spotting scope and select the T2 adaptor relevant to your camera.
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Hawke Digi Scope Adaptor - Smartphone Adaptor (23-52mm Ocular). Capture photos or video by connecting your phone to the eyepiece of a Hawke Spotting Scope, Binocular or Monocular.
Hawke Spotting Scope Balance Plate - Universal. To adjust the balance point of a spotting scope the balance plate can be used. This assists in stability.
T2 adaptors for Nikon, Canon EOS, Pentax K, Minolta Maxxum, Sony , Olympus
Kowa TP-105FT Protection Filter. The Kowa TP-105FT filter helps to protect the pure fluorite crystal objective lenses of the Kowa TSN-99 PROMINAR. Featuring oil and water repellent coatings - it makes the perfect accessory for any owner of these premium optics.
Kowa TP-95FT Protection Filter. The Kowa TP-95FT filter helps to protect the pure fluorite crystal objective lenses of the Kowa TSN-880 series spotting scopes, Telephoto lens and High Lander binoculars. Featuring oil and water repellent coatings - it makes the perfect accessory for any owner of these premium optics.
Kowa Smartphone Adapter Ring For Kowa Eyepiece 25-60/30-70x WA (TE-11WZ & TE-11WZll )
Kowa Smartphone Adaptor Ring for Kowa Eyepiece 15-45x
Kowa PA7A D-SLR Digiscoping Adaptor (T2 camera mount req'd)
Compatible with Full frame, APS-C, mirrorless, compact system and MFT camera bodies - T2 mount req'd for your camera model
Kowa PA7A D-SLR Digiscoping Adaptor. The Kowa TSN-PA7A DSLR digiscoping adapter transforms your KOWA TSN 99/880/770 series scope into an extremely high powered telephoto lens for you D-SLR, or Mirrorless/MFT camera. Allowing you to not only experience stunningly sharp views of the world around you, but also take highly magnified, detailed and vibrant photographs and videos with your D-SLR camera.
Kowa Extended Inner Ring for PA7A. The PA7-XWR is an optional ring to use with the current TSN-PA7A digiscoping adapter. This deeper ring allows use of the new TE-80XW eyepiece which is slightly longer in length than the TE-11WZ II eyepiece.
Kowa Smartphone Adapter Ring For Kowa BDII XD Binoculars. Smartphone adapter ring to fit Kowa BD 8x42 XD / 10x42 XD binoculars.
Kowa Smartphone Adapter Ring For Leica 25-50xWW Eyepiece.
Kowa 37.5mm Adapter Ring for TSN-500 Series Scopes. TSN-AR500 adapter ring fits Kowa TSN-500 series spotting scopes with a serial-number up to 568105.
Kowa 37.5mm Adapter Ring for TSN-500 Series Scopes. TSN-AR500A (40mm) adapter ring fits Kowa TSN-500 series spotting scopes with a serial number from 568106 onwards.
Kowa Twist-Up Lockers. For the best smartphone digiscoping results, it is often essential that the eyepiece eye relief cap is engaged to create a sweet spot between camera lens and eyepiece. Without engaging eye relief, digiscoping results can be dramatically reduced with increased vignetting covering the image. Applying eye relief removes this negative effect and the amount of eye relief depends very much on the individual lens of the smartphone.
Kowa Digiscoping Adaptor for iPhone 15. Rugged and reliable, our RP series smartphone adapters offer a dedicated fit to individual smartphones. We offer adapters to fit many of the most popular iPhone models. The adapters feature a 30mm thread to accept our range of eyepiece adapter rings. We recommend this option for users that want the most simplest and convenient method of smartphone digiscoping and intend to keep their smartphone model for a length of time.
Kowa Digiscoping Adaptor for iPhone 15 Plus. Rugged and reliable, our RP series smartphone adapters offer a dedicated fit to individual smartphones. We offer adapters to fit many of the most popular iPhone models. The adapters feature a 30mm thread to accept our range of eyepiece adapter rings. We recommend this option for users that want the most simplest and convenient method of smartphone digiscoping and intend to keep their smartphone model for a length of time.
Kowa Digiscoping Adaptor for iPhone 15 Pro. Rugged and reliable, our RP series smartphone adapters offer a dedicated fit to individual smartphones. We offer adapters to fit many of the most popular iPhone models. The adapters feature a 30mm thread to accept our range of eyepiece adapter rings. We recommend this option for users that want the most simplest and convenient method of smartphone digiscoping and intend to keep their smartphone model for a length of time.
Kowa Digiscoping Adaptor for iPhone 15 Pro Max. Rugged and reliable, our RP series smartphone adapters offer a dedicated fit to individual smartphones. We offer adapters to fit many of the most popular iPhone models. The adapters feature a 30mm thread to accept our range of eyepiece adapter rings. We recommend this option for users that want the most simplest and convenient method of smartphone digiscoping and intend to keep their smartphone model for a length of time.
Kowa Universal Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter with TSN-AR11WZ Eyepiece Ring Kit. Attaching your smartphone to a Kowa or Swarovski spotting scope to record close up detailed images of nature can be one of the most engaging and enjoyable experiences for any outdoor enthusiast, creating lasting memories and capturing incredible moments. The SMARTOSCOPE VARIO-ADAPTER is designed to enhance the smartphone digiscoping experience with a Kowa spotting scope to a whole new level by delivering a truly uni
Leica T2 Adaptor - M. 800 mm focal length, that is, what offers the combination of a Leica APO-Televid spotting scope with a Leica Photo-Adapter and the Leica M-Camera. The Focus-Picing-Funktion provides you the possibility of sharpest pictures, the full frame sensor offers unbeatable brilliant images even in twilight conditions.
Leica T2 Adaptor - T. Experience and document nature in a way you never did before. Combining the Leica T, with the Leica APO Televid Spotting Scope, the Leica Photo-Adapter and a Leica T2-Adapter for T you will get a focal length of 1.200mm.
Magview S1 Spotting Scope Adaptor. Utilizing strong rare-earth magnets built into the adapter, the S1 system creates an incredibly stable platform, requiring only a super thin stainless steel plate adhered to the phone to secure the device to the optic. Simply flip open the S1 cap, connect your device to the magnet with the included MAGVIEW Phone Plate, position the camera and you are ready to film.
Magview Phone Plate - 3pk. The MAGVIEW Phone Plate is the heart of the MAGVIEW system. Incredibly thin and weighing in at less than ½ an ounce, you will never know it is there. Secured with a simple adhesive, attach the plate to the back of your phone or phone case and you’ll be forever ready to click into the S1 or B1 adapters.
Magview CT Plate - Wireless Charging Phone Plate. The MAGVIEW Wireless Charging Phone Plate allows your device to be attached to the MAGVIEW Bino and Spotting Scope Optic adapters without losing the ability to wirelessly charge. This magnetic plate is specifically sized to pair perfectly with our optic adapters to provide a firm hold on your optics to capture moments in the field.
Opticron 41115 SLR Eyepiece Adapter
To be used in conjunction with the 41114 Photoadaptor and allows you to use the full range of the 40935 SDL zoom eyepiece
The Opticron SLR Eyepiece Adaptor is designed to be used in conjunction with the 41114 Photoadaptor and allows you to use the full range of the 40935 SDL zoom eyepiece without suffering geometric distortion.
For use with HR, ES, GS, IS WP & MM2/MM3
Opticron 41111 Photoadapter Push fit 44
Connects to HDF T 40810 and HR2 40933.
Opticron Photoadapter Push fit 44 - Connects to HDF T 40810, 40809, 40937, HR2 40933 and HDF 40862.
Opticron 41114 Photoadapter Push fit SDL
Connects to SDL 40935 and 40936 eyepieces.
Opticron Photoadapter Push fit SDL - Connects to SDL 40935 and 40936 eyepieces.
Opticron 40927S Eyepiece Adaptor to fit HDF 23WW (40831) and 15-45x (40862) Digiscoping Eyepiece to IS 60 Fieldscopes
Fits HDF Eyepieces to IS 60 Fieldscopes
Use the 40927S adapter to fit 40831S and 40862S HDF collar thread eyepieces.
Opticron 41108 Photoadapter Push Fit 49.5. The 41108 Photoadapter Push Fit 49.5 provides a secure connection between D-SLR, CS cameras or compatible compact cameras/camcorders and the Opticron 40862 HDF T zoom eyepiece.
Opticron USM-2 Universal Smartphone Mount. The Universal Smartphone Mount USM-2 provides a simple and flexible way to securely mount a smartphone onto a spottingscope or binocular eyepiece and shoot video or take photos.
PhoneSkope Dedicated C-3 Adapter. Adapter for connecting PhoneSkope cases to Vortex Razor HD 65 and 85 spotting scopes.
Swarovski AR-Bs Adaptor Ring For CL Pocket. The AR-Bs adapter ring for binoculars is easy to fit and connects your CL Pocket/CL Pocket Mountain to your smartphone.
Swarovski BR Balance Rail
Suitable for ATX/STX, BTX, ATS/STS, ATM/STM, STR Scopes - The BR balance rail perfectly combines with all spotting scopes and can be adjusted individually. Two support points ensure complete balance at perfect stability.
Swarovski BR Balance Rail. Balance rail for use with Swarovski ATX/STX, BTX, ATS/STS, ATM/STM, STR Scopes. Two support points ensure complete balance at perfect stability.
Swarovski 23mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX/STX Scopes
For Digiscoping with Compact System Cameras with 4/3rds sensors- Requires a T2 camera Adaptor
Swarovski 23mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX/STX Scopes. The new TLS APO 23 mm Aprochromat Telephoto Lens System adapter is the perfect solution for all digiscopers using system or Micro 4/3 cameras.
Swarovski 30mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATS/STS (Includes DR-X Sleeve)
For Digiscoping with any D-SLR Camera, just slides right over the eyepiece module. will need an appropriate T2 camera Adaptor. Also suitable for Compact System Cameras with 35mm full frame sensors and an appropriate T2 camera Adaptor.
Swarovski 30mm TLS APO Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATS/STS Spotting Scopes.
Swarovski 30mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX/STX (includes DR-X Sleeve)
For Digiscoping with any D-SLR Camera, just slides right over the eyepiece module. will need an appropriate T2 camera Adaptor. Also suitable for Compact System Cameras with 35mm full frame sensors and an appropriate T2 camera Adaptor.
Swarovski TLS APO Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX/STX Spotting Scopes.The TLS-APO is a veritable camera lens that can be used with any DSLR (with an appropriate T-Ring) and slides right over the eyepiece module.
Swarovski 43mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATS/M & STS/M Scopes
For Digiscoping with your FULL FRAME D-SLR Camera & Compact System Cameras with 35mm FULL FRAME sensors - Requires a T2 camera Adaptor
Swarovski 43mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATS/M & STS/M Scopes. The right choice for anyone who appreciates top-quality digiscoping, the TLS APO 43 mm camera lens was developed as a complete system with the new ATS/STS spotting scopes. Its excellent optical quality makes it particularly attractive to the most discerning digiscopers who want to use full-frame cameras.
Swarovski 43mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX & STX Scopes
For Digiscoping with your FULL FRAME D-SLR Camera & Compact System Cameras with 35mm FULL FRAME sensors - Requires a T2 camera Adaptor
Swarovski 43mm Apochromat Telephoto Lens System for ATX & STX Scopes. The right choice for anyone who appreciates top-quality digiscoping, the TLS APO 43 mm camera lens was developed as a complete system with the new ATX/STX spotting scopes. Its excellent optical quality makes it particularly attractive to the most discerning digiscopers who want to use full-frame cameras.
Swarovski TLS 800 Telephoto Lens for your SLR, fits ATS/STS/ATM/STM
Turns your scope into an 800mm camera lens (requires additional T2 mount)
The Swarovski TLS-800 is an 800mm SLR Camera Adapter that can be used on any of the Swarovski AT-80, ST-80, ATS-65, STS-65, ATS-80 & STS-80 spotting scopes, as well as the Swarovski CT-75 & CT-85 collapsing telescopes.
Swarovski AR-S Adaptor Ring For ATX/STX. The AR-S adapter ring for spotting scopes is easy to fit and connects your ATS/STS or STR spotting scope to your smartphone using the VPA Variable Phone Adaptor.
Swarovski AR-S Adaptor Ring For ATS/STS. The AR-S adapter ring for spotting scopes is easy to fit and connects your ATS/STS or STR spotting scope to your smartphone using the VPA Variable Phone Adaptor.
The AR-B adapter ring for spotting scopes is easy to fit and connects your Swarovski binoculars or BTX spotting scope to your smartphone using the VPA Variable Phone Adaptor.
Swarovski VPA 2 Variable Phone Adpator
Connects your smartphone to SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars and spotting scopes to take extraordinary photos and videos. The VPA requires the AR-B or AR-S adaptor ring.
Swarovski VPA 2 Variable Phone Adpator. With the VPA 2 variable phone adapter, you can connect your smartphone (whether iOS or Android) to your SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars or spotting scope in an instant to capture the wonder of nature. The VPA 2, weighing only 104 grams (3.7 oz), is characterized by its particularly easy handling as well as excellent stability and can be adjusted exactly to the position of your smartphone camera. The VPA 2 must be fixed to the binoculars or telescope with a corr
Extra Adapter Ring for Swarovski PA5/6/7/8 Digiscoping Adapters.
Digiscoping
What Are Digiscoping Accessories and How Do They Work?
Digiscoping accessories are specialist add-ons designed to connect cameras and smartphones to spotting scopes or binoculars, allowing users to capture high-quality photographs and videos of distant subjects. Popular with birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and nature photographers, digiscoping bridges the gap between observation and photography by combining optical magnification with modern imaging technology.
At its core, digiscoping relies on adapters and mounts that align a camera lens or smartphone sensor precisely with the eyepiece of a spotting scope. This alignment ensures maximum light transmission and sharpness, even at high magnification. Supporting accessories such as remote shutters, balance rails, and protective cases further improve stability, usability, and image quality in real-world field conditions.
Whether you are documenting rare bird species, recording animal behaviour from a safe distance, or simply sharing your observations with others, digiscoping accessories transform your existing optics into powerful imaging tools without the need for large telephoto lenses.
How to Choose the Right Digiscoping Accessories for Your Needs
Selecting the right digiscoping accessories depends on how you intend to use them, the equipment you already own, and the environments you operate in. While beginners may focus on ease of use and smartphone compatibility, experienced photographers often prioritise precision alignment and durability.
Compatibility is the first consideration. Adapters must match both your spotting scope eyepiece diameter and your chosen camera or smartphone model. Universal smartphone adapters offer flexibility, while dedicated camera mounts provide a more secure and optically precise connection for DSLR or mirrorless users.
Stability and alignment play a major role in image quality. Accessories such as balance rails and reinforced mounts help distribute weight evenly, reducing strain on tripod heads and minimising vibration at high magnifications. Fine adjustment controls allow for accurate centring, which is essential when working at long focal lengths.
Build quality and durability should not be overlooked. Field use often involves wind, rain, and uneven terrain, so robust materials and weather-resistant finishes are valuable features. Lightweight designs are also beneficial for long days in the field, particularly when paired with portable spotting scopes.
For users comparing different options, the table below highlights common digiscoping accessory types and their typical benefits:
| Accessory Type | Best For | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone adapters | Beginners and casual users | Quick setup and portability |
| Camera-specific adapters | Advanced photographers | Precise optical alignment |
| Balance rails and mounts | Heavy camera setups | Improved stability |
| Remote shutters | All users | Reduced camera shake |
It is also worth considering how digiscoping accessories integrate with related equipment such as tripods and heads, which you can explore within our wider spotting scopes and tripods and supports categories.
Top Digiscoping Accessories Brands and Models at Uttings
Uttings stocks a carefully selected range of digiscoping accessories from trusted optics manufacturers known for precision engineering and field reliability. These brands design accessories to work seamlessly with their spotting scopes while maintaining compatibility with popular camera and smartphone systems.
From compact universal adapters ideal for travel to professional-grade camera mounts designed for consistent results in demanding conditions, our range caters to a broad spectrum of users. Many models are modular, allowing you to upgrade individual components as your skills and requirements evolve.
Customers often pair digiscoping accessories with premium optics from our optics and binoculars range, creating a complete observation and imaging setup tailored to their specific interests.
Digiscoping Accessories Tips and Expert Advice
Successful digiscoping is as much about technique as it is about equipment. Beginners should start by practising with stationary subjects to understand focus, exposure, and alignment before attempting fast-moving wildlife. Using a solid tripod and a remote shutter release can dramatically improve image sharpness.
Experienced users often experiment with different eyepieces and magnification levels to balance image brightness and detail. Lower magnification typically provides a wider field of view and better light transmission, while higher magnification is best reserved for good lighting conditions.
Regular maintenance also helps prolong the life of your accessories. Keeping adapters clean and free from grit ensures smooth adjustments and protects both camera lenses and eyepieces from damage.
Digiscoping Accessories FAQs
What magnification is best for digiscoping?
Moderate magnification often delivers the best balance of sharpness and brightness, particularly in variable lighting conditions.
Are smartphone digiscoping adapters suitable for beginners?
Yes, they are easy to use, affordable, and ideal for learning the basics without investing in dedicated camera equipment.
Do I need a special tripod for digiscoping?
A sturdy tripod with a smooth head is strongly recommended to support the combined weight of scope and camera.
How important is alignment in digiscoping?
Precise alignment is essential to avoid vignetting and ensure maximum image quality at high magnification.
Can digiscoping accessories be used for video?
Many accessories are suitable for video, especially when combined with stable mounts and remote controls.
What materials are best for digiscoping accessories?
Aluminium and reinforced composites offer a good balance of strength, weight, and durability for field use.
Is digiscoping suitable for wildlife photography?
Digiscoping is ideal for distant or sensitive wildlife where close approach is impractical or undesirable.
Why Buy Digiscoping Accessories at Uttings
Uttings is a family-run business based in Norwich, established in 1976, with decades of experience supplying outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. We stock premium digiscoping accessories from the world’s leading brands, backed by knowledgeable advice from a team that genuinely understands field use.
With fast delivery, expert customer service, and over 45,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews, Uttings is trusted by customers who value quality, reliability, and passion for the great outdoors.
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