Can I use a camcorder instead of a spotting scope? I have a Canon with 10x optical zoom. It also has image stabilization. I can also add a 5x telephoto lens to it. Not sure though if it comes out to 5x10 for 50x or 5+10 for 15x. Can someone clarify that too? Someone told me that you want to have a spotting scope because you can see the vapor trails. Can you not see that with a camcorder?

Don't think that zoom is enough. We used a 40x optical. Clear.

Can I use a camcorder instead of a spotting scope? I have a Canon with 10x optical zoom. It also has image stabilization. I can also add a 5x telephoto lens to it. Not sure though if it comes out to 5x10 for 50x or 5+10 for 15x. Can someone clarify that too? Someone told me that you want to have a spotting scope because you can see the vapor trails. Can you not see that with a camcorder?

Might be able to see vapor trails in the correct lighting conditions.

Don't think that zoom is enough. We used a 40x optical. Clear.

Well from what I've been reading is a 2x telephoto lens comes out to 10x x 2x = 20x optical zoom. So a 5x telephoto lens comes out to 50x optical zoom.

Best of both

Best of both

whoa that's cool

whoa that's cool

Thanks

is that yours? what brand is that? how much was it and where can I get one? lol

is that yours? what brand is that? how much was it and where can I get one? lol

Yes it is . It's a Leuppy 20-60x80 mark 4 . With a usnightvision iPad adapter.

Don't make it weird jack! " hey " get a spotting scope!
Whatever floats your boat! And it's on like donkey kong!

Best of both

whoa! MacGyver...

I thought of that before.

One thing I am not sure about is if the high and constant decibels will screw the microphones.

So, something to think about.

I thought of that before.

One thing I am not sure about is if the high and constant decibels will screw the microphones.

So, something to think about.

Well after a few hundred of 338 lapua rounds , countless 556. Another few hundred 762 the mic still captures sounds good

is that yours? what brand is that? how much was it and where can I get one? lol

Sorry a military buddy of mines ordered it for me . Seen it on amazon for $2200 . Just got to watch out for them knock offs

Well after a few hundred of 338 lapua rounds , countless 556. Another few hundred 762 the mic still captures sounds good

OK good to know. That eases my worry. I have an old camcorder to try out for that. (Old does not mean I don't still need it! Haha)

OK good to know. That eases my worry. I have an old camcorder to try out for that. (Old does not mean I don't still need it! Haha)

I mainly got the adapter for my kids to look out at the nights sky . The iPad is a bit much for hunting once the wind catches it it gets really shaky. I got the adapter for my Android phone now .