{"id":100214,"date":"2017-02-02T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=100214"},"modified":"2017-02-01T16:53:09","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T16:53:09","slug":"guide-to-digiscoping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to digiscoping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Digiscoping (pairing a camera with a spotting scope) has a number of advantages over conventional photography. The first of these concerns weight: scopes are much lighter than large lenses, and in many cases they are easier to carry. You can even buy something called a Scopac \u2013 a harness that fits around two legs of your tripod and enables you to carry both scope and tripod like a rucksack. Another advantage relates to magnification. Depending on the camera, eyepiece and extenders you use with the scope, you can achieve magnifications of up to 4,000mm. Some scopes (including those made by Kowa and Leica) can be set up to create even greater magnifications. Many birders own binoculars, scopes and mobile phones already so, for them, it\u2019s just a simple case of buying a phone adapter to get started.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, digiscoping also has some disadvantages. If you don\u2019t own a spotting scope already then the cost of investing in the right kit can be rather off-putting. Thankfully, there are some excellent examples on the secondhand market. In addition, digiscoping relies on your ability to manually focus a scope \u2013 if you can\u2019t achieve this on a regular basis, then it\u2019s probably not for you. You also need to be aware that depth of field will be somewhat limited when using a scope, due to the long focal lengths, and birds in flight can be rather tricky to track as you\u2019re working with a much smaller field of view. Finally, in some instances \u2013 especially when you are using non-wideangle eyepieces &#8211; you may experience vignetting. To solve the problem increase the zoom to clear the dark corners, or crop the picture in post processing.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_100224&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100224 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Hackett Eastern Black Redstart\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg?resize=630,367 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg?resize=900,525 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Eastern-Black-Redstart.jpg?resize=562,328 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Eastern black redstart, UK. Kowa 884 scope, 25-60 zoom eyepiece, Panasonic GH4, Kowa DA10 adaptor<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Type of digiscoping<\/h2>\n<p>The word &#8216;digiscoping&#8217; describes shots taken with a digital camera attached to a spotting scope (handheld or via an adapter), but there are a number of other methods. Phonescoping, for example, entails fitting a mobile phone to a scope \u2013 it\u2019s convenient, and the results are more than acceptable. Another option is videoscoping, which allows you to capture movement and audio \u2013 if you shoot 4K footage, you can also take high-quality screengrabs from the recording. Yet another technique is digibinning, which involves attaching a camera or a phone to a pair of binoculars. Different people have different priorities: birders often desire a record shot of a species to back up a rare bird report, while photographers might be looking for something more creatively composed. Start with the basics, and build up your skills slowly.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_100220&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100220 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"Digiscoping graphic\" width=\"1000\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg?resize=300,205 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg?resize=587,400 587w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg?resize=900,614 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Digiscoping-graphic.jpg?resize=562,383 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Digiscoping essentially involves attaching a scope to your camera via a specially designed adapter<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Buying guide<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of buying a spotting scope (with zoom eyepiece) it\u2019s important to try it out first. It\u2019s tempting to rely on online reviews or recommendations, but you might find, to your cost, that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of scope: angled or straight. Angled scopes are good if you are a birder who takes the occasional picture, but a straight scope is preferable if you intend to use it primarily for photography. Either way, you want a model with a big objective lens for maximum light gathering.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from a scope (and camera or phone of your choice) you also need an adapter to connect the scope to your device (unless you plan to handhold it). These can be handmade, customised or universal \u2013 you can also buy adapters made by scope manufacturers. You also require a tripod and video head to provide a good base for your scope.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_100223&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100223 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Hackett digiscoping red kites\" width=\"1000\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg?resize=300,189 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg?resize=630,396 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg?resize=900,566 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-digiscoping-red-kites.jpg?resize=562,353 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Digiscoping red kites<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Digiscoping technique<\/h2>\n<p>First you need to ensure that your set-up is completely stable \u2013 don\u2019t extend the centre column of your tripod unless it\u2019s necessary, for example. Try to keep a low centre of gravity \u2013 vibration is your enemy here. Practice your technique on a static subject before attempting any \u2018serious\u2019 bird or wildlife photography. When you spot something unusual, or photogenic it\u2019s easy to get flustered and miss opportunities. For the same reason, it\u2019s important to know your equipment inside out \u2013 there won\u2019t be time to read a manual when you\u2019re out in the field.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re shooting nervous subjects remain concealed, or at least below the skyline \u2013 hides, cars, and trees are all useful here. Once you\u2019re in position, observe your subject for a while, noting its behaviour. You should be able to predict where it\u2019s likely to move next, before placing yourself in its path. If you keep low, still and quiet, your subject will often come quite close to you.<\/p>\n<p>Even though depth of field is relatively limited, you still need to pay attention to the area behind your subject. A messy background can be distracting in the final shot, so adjust your position until everything is clear. Images of birds are often stronger when they are taken at the animal\u2019s eye level, so wear waterproof trousers and be prepared to get down low.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to camera settings, I alternate between aperture priority and manual. Digiscoping can be a bit hit-and-miss, so take multiple pictures, adjusting the focus repeatedly, and then review and adjust settings as necessary. If your camera offers focus peaking, make sure this is turned on, and if you can enlarge the screen to check focus then do so. To reduce the possibility of blur, trigger the shutter remotely, or use the self-timer feature on your camera.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_100226&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100226 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Hackett mobile held to scope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg?resize=630,367 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg?resize=900,525 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-mobile-held-to-scope.jpg?resize=562,328 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Attaching (or holding) a mobile phone to the spotting scope can yield excellent results<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Phonescoping technique<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using a mobile phone with your spotting scope, it\u2019s a good idea to establish a routine. I like to find a subject, focus on it with the scope (placing it in the central line of view) and then lock down the pan and tilt on the tripod head so that when I hold my phone up to the eyepiece (or attach it via an adapter), my subject is roughly in the centre of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>Next, I increase the eyepiece magnification to remove any vignetting, and frame the subject to my liking. (At this point it\u2019s worth remembering that you are using a digital zoom rather than an optical one, so don\u2019t zoom in too far.) My next task is to touch the screen on the phone to lock focus and metering, and fine-tune as necessary. To reduce any vibration, I use the volume control on my iPhone to trigger the shutter.<\/p>\n<p>This is just an overview of digiscoping, but I hope it has whetted your appetite for the technique. With technology advancing at an astonishing rate, it will be interesting to see what the future holds. By the time the Olympics arrives in Tokyo in 2020 it\u2019s thought that television coverage will be recorded in 8K \u2013 if this technology filters down to consumer cameras, the videograbs we\u2019ll be able<br \/>\nto take will be pretty sizeable!<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_100225&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100225 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg\" alt=\"Paul hackett European Little Egret\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg?resize=630,355 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-hackett-European-Little-Egret.jpg?resize=562,316 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">This shot of a European little egret is a still from a 4K video clip. Kowa 884 scope, 25-60 zoom eyepiece, Panasonic GH4, Kowa DA10 adapter<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Favourite kit combinations<\/h2>\n<p>Kowa 883 scope, 25-60 W\/A zoom eyepiece, Panasonic GX8 with Kowa PA7 photo adapter, or Panasonic 20mm f\/1.7 pancake lens with Kowa DA10 adapter (or DIGIDAPTER), Manfrotto or Benro tripod with video head.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100221\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg\" alt=\"Kowa 883 scope\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg?resize=170,170 170w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg?resize=562,562 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Kowa-883-scope.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>Opticron MM3 50mm ED scope, zoom eyepiece 40936 SDL, with PhoneSkope or Opticron phone adapter, Manfrotto or Benro tripod with video head.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100222\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Opticron-MM3.jpg\" alt=\"Opticron MM3\" width=\"600\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Opticron-MM3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Opticron-MM3.jpg?resize=300,151 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Opticron-MM3.jpg?resize=562,283 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>Vortex Razor HD 85mm scope, 27-60 zoom eyepiece, Panasonic LX100 camera, Novagrade adapter, Manfrotto or Benro tripod with video head.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100228\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Vortex-Razor-HD.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Razor HD\" width=\"600\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Vortex-Razor-HD.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Vortex-Razor-HD.jpg?resize=300,160 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Vortex-Razor-HD.jpg?resize=562,299 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>Other models to consider include Zeiss Victory DiaScope 85mm with zoom eyepiece, Swarovski ATX 85\/95mm with w\/a zoom eyepiece, Leica APO Televid 82mm with zoom eyepiece.<\/p>\n<h2>Further information<\/h2>\n<p>The internet is a great source of inspiration for anyone interested in digiscoping. Here are a few of my favourite websites:<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com<\/a>)<\/strong>. If you spend an hour watching some of the digiscoping videos here, you will gain a pretty good understanding of what\u2019s involved. You can save any good tutorials to your favourites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com<\/a>)<\/strong>. You will find a few forums dedicated to digiscoping here, with lots of helpful people offering advice. Digiscoping, Worldwide, Facebook Digiscopers, and Phonescoping are among my favourites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Yahoo Digiscoping group<\/strong> offers lots of technical advice, and is a good place to find some of the original digiscopers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Birdforum (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdforum.net\" target=\"_blank\">www.birdforum.net<\/a>)<\/strong> has a digiscoping section, which contains sub-forums full of archived information on equipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK dealers<\/strong>. There are many UK dealers who sell digiscoping equipment. Try Clifton Cameras, Cley Spy, Focalpoint Optics, Ace Optics, Viking Optical Centres, RSPB and Focus Optics.<\/p>\n<p><em>Paul Hackett is one of the UK\u2019s leading bird digiscopers, and has pioneered many of the techniques used today. He is primarily a birder, with a keen interest in photography. Paul\u2019s current roles include digiscoping consultant at Kowa UK, Panasonic Lumix ambassador, and RSPB photography volunteer.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re a birder hoping to record a rare species, or a photographer looking to broaden your creativity, a spotting scope could be handy, says Paul Hackett<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":323,"featured_media":100229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[375],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-100214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expert_advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Guide to digiscoping - Amateur Photographer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re a birder hoping to record a rare species, or a photographer looking to broaden your creativity, a spotting scope could be handy, says Paul Hackett\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Guide to digiscoping\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you&#039;re a birder hoping to record a rare species, or a photographer looking to broaden your creativity, a spotting scope could be handy, says Paul Hackett\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Amateur Photographer\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Amateur.photographer.magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-02-02T14:00:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Kingfisher.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"420\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rosee Woodland\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AP_Magazine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AP_Magazine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rosee Woodland\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rosee Woodland\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/#\/schema\/person\/f95a396031978ed0ea69236f11b520a5\"},\"headline\":\"Guide to digiscoping\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-02-02T14:00:04+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\"},\"wordCount\":1546,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/01\/Paul-Hackett-Kingfisher.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Expert advice\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/expert_advice\/guide-to-digiscoping\/\",\"name\":\"Guide to digiscoping - 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