Camera-scope?

[Kappy]

I was experimenting last year with a webcam and a spotting scope. I had it setup so that I could see my 100 yard target on my laptop mini without shifting my position to look through the scope.

The drawback was that it was fuzzy, and I didn't like the duct tape a whole lot. It did work, though...

Now... I'm thinking about going back to the project. Anyone seen this done before? Any suggestions?

[bigmike82]

You just need a high power camera that connects directly to your computer.

How much are you willing to spend?

This plus a cannon DSLR should do nicely:

http://www.breezesys.com/DSLRRemotePro/liveviewfinder.htm

[Merc1138]

With a webcam? No, but I'm sure someone has done it. The term for this that you want to look up on google is called "digiscoping". A lot of bird watchers and stuff do it.

[smird]

here's one

http://kipkay.com/featured/webcam-super-spyscope/

[ocabj]

I use dSLRs and I'll tell you right now, you're better off just getting a good spotting scope and a shooting scope stand.

http://www.creedmoorsports.com/shop/Scopes_-and-_Stands/

Kowa with a 25 or 27x long eye relief eye piece and the Creedmoor Polecat will work fine such that you can look through your scope with minimal break to your position in prone, sitting, or standing.

[CSACANNONEER]

Here's something a friend of mine did last month:

http://www.1kyd.com/#/new-videopinp1f4v/

He mounted his kid's cheap underwater camera directly behind the scope on his AR50. He wasn't shooting for groups but just to see if this would work. Everyone told him it wouldn't but, it obviously worked pretty well for his first attempt. If you have something like this in mind, he might be able to give you a pointer or two. Somewhere, I have better still pictures of his set up.

[Eric Mayer]

You probably need something called a Seben Camera Mount. This will mount a small, digital camera directly behind your scope and can be adjusted in order to focus properly. The only issue is, you have to use the screen on the camera in order to sight your shot. Most folks shooting from a bench don't have any issues with that, once they practice.

I've mounted video cameras on the top of my scopes as well. Flip an extra scope ring, then mount it to your scope and use a shortened rail with hole for camera screw and your all set. However, compared to the Seben, you will realize alot more shake when you pull the trigger. Either way you will lose your clear sight picture for a moment after the shot.

I hope this helps, or is the info you were looking for??

Eric