Since I work of Swarovski Optik North America, I cheat-I have access to all the binoculars and spotting scopes. I do get to choose which ones I want to use, but sometimes the choice is determined by other factors than the birds and the location. I will normally take the STS 80 HD scope when I am expecting to use the Car Window Mount a lot, and the ATS 65 HD when I want to do butterflies and dragonflies because of the 10-foot minimum focusing distance. The ATS 80 HD is most often used, especially when I’m birding with others.

I am definitely an avid D-SLR digiscoper, although I will use the Canon A570 when I need REALLY big magnifications, low shutter speeds, or to take movies of really rare or interesting stuff.

Camera Setup #1

• Scope - Swarovski STS 80 HD with 20-60xS eyepiece
• Camera-Pentax K100D with Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 lens
• Adapter-Swarovski DCA-Zoom

Camera Setup #2

• Scope - Swarovski ATS 80 HD with 20-60xS eyepiece
• Camera-Pentax K100D with Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 lens
• Adapter-Swarovski DCA-Zoom

Camera Setup #3

• Scope - Swarovski ATS 65 HD with 20-60xS
• Camera-Pentax K100D with Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 lens
• Adapter-Swarovski DCA-Zoom

Camera Setup #4

• Scope - Swarovski ATS 80 HD with 20-60xS eyepiece
• Camera-Canon Power Shot A570 IS
• Adapter-Swarovski DCA-Zoom

Camera Setup #5

• Binocular - Swarovski 7×42 SLC New
• Camera-Pentax K100D with Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 lens
• Adapter-Swarovski Snap Shot Adapter (camera had DCA-Zoom outer half attached)