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Home Depot Scope to Camera Adapters

Started by streets, 08/03/2003 04:19PM
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Posted 08/03/2003 04:19PM Opening Post
Ron Streetenberger
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These adapters attach My Canon A70 camera to my Pentax PF80-ED spotting scope. Shown left to right:
Adapter for 17mm Pentax XL eyepiece.
Cover for " " " "
Adapter for 32mm Teleview Ploessl eyepiece.
Cover for Pentax eyepiece with eyecup removed.
Adapter to couple Canon Camcorder to Pentax eyepiece with Eyecup removed.

Total cost: Under fifteen bucks. Some lathe work was required.

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Posted 08/04/2003 05:21AM #1
Kurt Horsley
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Ron,
Neat idea. I've made several similar adapters from PVC, aluminum and even ABS911 plastic. If you like home brew solutions, the possibilities are endless (and cheap). Thanks for showing the pictures. -Kurt Horsley
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