Scope Camera Advice

[Elliott 436]

Now then chaps, I'm after a bit of advice from those of you who use digital cameras through your scopes.

 

I've bought the Seben scope mount and a Panasonic Lumix TZ20 and it fits to the rifle scope just fine, however when I use the LCD screen as a viewfinder and swing the rifle to a target the small focus square which indicates the centre of the screen takes a good few seconds to settle, meaning there is an increased risk of parrallax error. Unfortunately on this model of camera there is no 'manual focus' (mistake on my part), however there are that many settings on the camera that I'm sure I will be able to find one that focuses on the reticule better. I haven't had much chance to play yet, but are there any settings that need to be switched off on the scope cameras to get the best use from the set-up? Have any of you used the Lumix models through your scopes and can offer any advice?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited January 6, 2012 by Elliott

[davyt63 1,845]

hi Elliot

I haven't used a digital camera myself,but you may want to switch on the auto focus? and turn off the stabilization mode.

set your Mag to its lowest. that's a bout all i can help you on digital camera's,Si will know as he has used one.but he is away at the moment,but you never no he might look in here?

 

regards

 

Davy

[wedge2409 98]

Hi elliott,a tip si gave to me was to set up the focus on the reticule first then bring the target into view and then focus your camera again on the target.when your set up make sure your scope is'nt focused on anything half press the shoot button, on my camera green square means in focus red means out of focus.if its out of focus slowly adjust the eye relief at the front of your scope until the camera focuses on the reticule.once you've done that bring your target into focus and then half press the shoot button again.hopefully both reticule and target are in focus.always make sure the scope is out of focus first of, otherwise the camera will focus on the target and not the reticule.hope this make's sense ...ste

[Elliott 436]

Thanks for the advice chaps I'll give that a try, if anyone else has any further advice I would be greatful