Often, my hunting and scouting outings are somewhat of the impromptu variety. That is, I decide to go at the last minute due to anything from a weather shift to an unexpected hall pass from my wife. And when I do, I’ll admit that, in my haste, I typically grab my inexpensive knock-around 8×42 binoculars and hit the road. While … Read More
Digiscoping: The Perfect Outdoor Companion Hobby
The melodic chorus of birds, the sharp chittering of a squirrel, and even the baying of distant livestock. All kinds of outdoorsmen and sportsmen have many things in common, but one thing stands out; they love being in outdoor spaces for these moments and many others. For these folks, being outdoors is better than staying inside and it’s not even close. … Read More
The Case for a Stylish Smartphone Case: Digiscoping with the Carbon Pro Series Phone Cover
For some odd reason, I recently found myself discussing the many cellular phones we’ve owned over the years with my wife; From the bag phones that rested in the floorboards of our 1990s cars and SUVs to the brick-sized models that mimicked military walkie-talkies. Of course, there was the litany of flip phones we proudly toted around. I also remember … Read More
Phone Skope Digiscoping Tips – Using Autofocus for Sharper Photos and Videos
The Problem Using your smartphone for digiscoping can be fun and rewarding, but also challenging. One of the the more challenging aspects is locking the exposure and focus in on the subject you’re photographing. If your subject is not in focus, the resulting video or picture can be undesirable. Therefore, figuring out a way to optimize your settings is essential for … Read More
The Birdchick – Digiscoping Tips for Beginners
Digiscoping Tips Sharon Stiteler One of the big complaints I hear from people about digiscoping is how awful their photos look. My first question is always, “How many photos have you taken?” “Oh, maybe sixteen or twenty,” is the usual answer. That’s not nearly enough. For every great photo you see online or in print, there are anywhere from 20 … Read More
Phone Skope Digiscoping Tips – Digiscoping with Binoculars Part 1
Folks often think that digiscoping can only be done with a spotting scope, but you can also digiscope with binoculars! I like to call this “digibinning.” Digibinning is super easy to do with your smartphone using a Phone Skope Adapter. All of our kits are two-piece, a phone-specific case and a optic adapter, which is either optic-specific or universal. In … Read More
Phone Skope Digiscoping Tips – Using Autofocus for Sharper Photos and Video
The ProblemUsing your smartphone for digiscoping can be fun and rewarding, but also challenging. One of the the more challenging aspects is locking the exposure and focus in on the subject you’re photographing. If your subject is not in focus, the resulting video or picture can be undesirable. Therefore, figuring out a way to optimize your settings is essential for producing … Read More