LexS Posted January 26, 2019 Share #21 Posted January 26, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) @InfiniumguyI am very impressed !! you are too modest. The pictures are incredible, advanced equipment or not. Lex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 Hi LexS, Take a look here Leica Q DIGISCOPING thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Leica Guy Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted January 28, 2019 Posted on the Barnack January Challenge - RED. I want to post this here in spite of it being redundant with the main Q thread so as anyone looking at digiscoping will see it. Very similar to ones I took of the previous Lunar Eclipse earlier in this thread. The lunar eclipse was visible across most of the US last evening. I've been anticipating the event and wanting to use my Leica Q to try and capture the Blood moon image. I used a Swarovski 80 mm spotting scope which has a zoom eyepiece of 20X - 60X. I mostly operated around 40X magnification. I used the Leica spotting scope adapter that screws into the filter threads on the front of the Q. Shutter speeds varied from 1/60 to 6 seconds during the full eclipse when the moon was really dark and RED. Aperature was always f/1.7 and ISO was mostly 100 except at the full eclipse where I bumped it up to 400. I used a Star Adventurer tracker to track the moon and keep the stars close to points. All in all I'm happy with the results in spite of the setup being very sub-optimal for astrophotography. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279496-leica-q-digiscoping-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3673251'>More sharing options...
Andykcole Posted May 11, 2019 Share #23 Posted May 11, 2019 What exactly does the Q birding mode do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamhk Posted November 11, 2019 Share #24 Posted November 11, 2019 I am wondering why Leica has discontinued the adapter. I am looking for one for my Q2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted November 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Tamhk said: I am wondering why Leica has discontinued the adapter. I am looking for one for my Q2. In stock at Leica Miami. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279496-leica-q-digiscoping-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3852560'>More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Multiple round objects. Today was the transit of Mercury in front of the sun. It was visible throughout much of the sunny side of the earth and especially in the US. Unfortunately, we had a snowstorm and clouds come in last night and was still around throughout the transit this morning here in Colorado. I still persevered and got a few images through clouds. For anyone with clear skies, I am seriously ENVIOUS. These were taken with a Leica Q2 connected to my Swarovski ATS-80 Spotting Scope using the Leica Q Digi-Scoping adapter. 1/15, f/1.7, ISO 1600, 20X Spotting Scope magnification, on a Sky Adventurer Tracker to keep the sun in the frame without me having to constantly manually adjust. I discovered and used the Interval Timer function and had it take an image every 15 seconds. This was very helpful for not jarring the setup and just not having to push the shutter very often. I'm showing an individual image and then a composite of five. I assure you I did everything possible in LR and Photoshop to enhance and make the images more visible. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited November 11, 2019 by Leica Guy 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279496-leica-q-digiscoping-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3852829'>More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted November 12, 2019 Share #27 Posted November 12, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Years ago I used to shoot a lot of planets and solar photos using a 10" Schmitt cassegrain scope but have lost interest over time. Your photos with the Q2 have renewed that interest and I may have to try your approach. Previously I would use a film Nikon F2 or a digital D3 but now I'm interested in the digiscoping adapter and trying that method with Leica. Thank you for posting this...I may have to check this out. One of the main things I get from this forum is motivation to experience something new. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted November 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, Siriusone59 said: Years ago I used to shoot a lot of planets and solar photos using a 10" Schmitt cassegrain scope but have lost interest over time. Your photos with the Q2 have renewed that interest and I may have to try your approach. Previously I would use a film Nikon F2 or a digital D3 but now I'm interested in the digiscoping adapter and trying that method with Leica. Thank you for posting this...I may have to check this out. One of the main things I get from this forum is motivation to experience something new. I highly encourage you and would be happy to share experiences between us. I try hard to do things with the Q2 that pushes the boundaries for that camera. Thus my digiscoping and macro photographs. I’ll add using 5 flashes simultaneously firing to stop hummingbird wings. I love it all. Fun fun challenges. Just Do It!!! Dan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malbooth Posted May 25, 2020 Share #29 Posted May 25, 2020 On 11/12/2019 at 12:45 AM, Leica Guy said: In stock at Leica Miami. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Hi, I just found this and it answers my previous question. Apologies for any confusion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted May 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, malbooth said: Hi, I just found this and it answers my previous question. Apologies for any confusion! No apologies necessary. It’s all an adventure and about learning. Having fun. Do not hesitate to pick my brain if you need to. Please share your photos too. I can learn from you. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malbooth Posted May 25, 2020 Share #31 Posted May 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Leica Guy said: No apologies necessary. It’s all an adventure and about learning. Having fun. Do not hesitate to pick my brain if you need to. Please share your photos too. I can learn from you. Thanks for the reply, I do appreciate your advice and will try to remember to post more photos. I love my Q2! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted May 27, 2020 Share #32 Posted May 27, 2020 Just a quick question folks (Leica Guy esp) I take it the digiscope adapter for the Q fits the Q2 also ?? doh! also, have leica stopped the televid 65 production??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, johntobias said: Just a quick question folks (Leica Guy esp) I take it the digiscope adapter for the Q fits the Q2 also ?? doh! also, have leica stopped the televid 65 production??? Yes. The lens is the same between the two cameras as far as mechanical aspects. Thread diameter. The adapter works fine. It is an clamping type system to connect to the Spotting Scope eyepiece. It’s made for the Leica scope. I use a Swarovski which is slightly smaller diameter and I have to put small pads to make it fit. It works well enough. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted May 27, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks, ordered one...(on back order at present). Will treat myself to a new scope when funds allow, currently got an old televue which is shonkey in the extreme , hence my wondering why I couldn’t find a new smaller televid......I gues I’ll look out for a decent used apo televid 77 to use with it, they are a reasonable cost these days 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted June 1, 2020 Share #35 Posted June 1, 2020 Found a decent APO-Televid , will I need to add pads to its 20-60 eyepiece to fit the Q adapter (still on back order) or is there another mounting method? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted June 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, johntobias said: Found a decent APO-Televid , will I need to add pads to its 20-60 eyepiece to fit the Q adapter (still on back order) or is there another mounting method? I suspect it will fit fine. It’s made for a Leica spotting scope. I’m excited to see your posts when all is together. It’s fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted June 2, 2020 Share #37 Posted June 2, 2020 Thanks Dan, Your work is a real inspiration.....must say I'm looking forward to getting it all together....I like your mount as I expect it is essential for long exposure astro stuff and I'm a real novice so may need a goto mount ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, johntobias said: Thanks Dan, Your work is a real inspiration.....must say I'm looking forward to getting it all together....I like your mount as I expect it is essential for long exposure astro stuff and I'm a real novice so may need a goto mount ! John. I’m happy to consult. Anytime. I’m no expert, but I’ve learned some through experience. Looking forward to seeing your images. You’ll quickly tire of the noise reduction immediately following long exposures. No way to turn it off. Just live with the added time between shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted June 12, 2020 Share #39 Posted June 12, 2020 OK , OK, it is with my iphone but throiugh my very cheaply acquired Apo-Televid 77, going to try the Q2 this weekend and I'd just like to go on record saying Thanks to Dan Leica Guy for his erudite knowledge and guidance Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279496-leica-q-digiscoping-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3992106'>More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share #40 Posted June 12, 2020 A discovery I made that is non-obvious to me is to always shoot wide open when digiscoping. It seems to be a lot easier to get a nice image when the aperture is open. Try it and let me know your discoveries. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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