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I am using a PowerShot SX120 and slowly learning. I have a dumb question. I saw a wonderful bald eagle the other day. Much too far away for a picture though. I could see his beautiful self through my binoculars. Is there a way to take a photo through the binoculars? Or by using my Canon telephoto lens from my old film camera? I cannot attach it, of course, just look through it. I know this fellow will be back to see us.
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Bobber Loc: Fredericksburg, Texas

It can be done. I seem to recall from a quite a few years back a device to join a camera to a binocular. I have hand held a camera to binocular on an occasion or two and obtained a picture. It is awkward to say the least and the quality could be better.

Most recently I went even further and added a sun filter to the mix. The target was the transit of Venus. First efforts failed. I added a tripod binocular mount which marginally helped. It was the margin of at least some success. I had to have assistance from my daughter. The camera was on its tripod, the binocular was on its tripod, and the ten inch sun filter (for a telescope) was hand held. Still very awkward, with a lot of impromptu adjustment and leaned equipment.

I am glad I did it; otherwise, I'd not have my own take on the twice in a lifetime event.

The background color and features have not been added by post processing. My camera is an Olympus E10, the binoculars were 20x.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I goof around with my little Nikon P+S. I taped the lens to them and played. You should start now, it takes a lot of fooling around to get the focus right. The shots were not great, but I got a Blue Heron standing that turned out pretty good. :)
Erv

molsonice Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Posted 2 Pictures through Binoculars

G.Feduccia Loc: Paradise in Florida Panhandle

Hi Folks! This type of photography is called, "A-Focal". In other words holding a camera up to a telescope or other lens. It can be done with much success. You can even do it with a phone camera! Google a-focal photography or check out OrionTelescopes.com for some suggestions. Hope this helps.

G.Feduccia Loc: Paradise in Florida Panhandle

Hey, Bobber, I think your pic of the transit was quite good! I watched it through some 16X80 binocs on a tripod holding a solar (white light) filter over the lens.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

back in the day there were brackets that held the binocs in front of the lens.not the best pics but not bad either.

molsonice Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Thanks, I just did it for the S&G but they turned out to my surprise and was glad I tried it. Though I didn't know it was called "A-Focal" thanks for that info.