Monday, November 19, 2012

Convert A Telephoto Lens Into A Spotting Scope

Many hunters combine their love of chasing game with a love of photography. Whether it's scouting a trail or looking for that elusive buck during the off season, the thrill of capturing wildlife on a film is almost as exciting to some hunters as bringing home a trophy for the wall. If you are one of those hunters, then chances are good that you may have leftover photography equipment collecting dust in your closet. Whether it's a film lens that didn't make the transition to digital, or the wrong brand that a well-meaning family member picked up at a garage sale, you probably have no idea what to do with that leftover equipment. Why not recycle your leftover lenses into useful tools like a spotting scope?


Instructions


1. Drill a hole into the back of your back lens cap. The hole should be barely larger than the PVC adapter.


2. Insert the PVC adapter into the hole and glue it in place using silicone glue. Wait for glue to dry before continuing.


3. Glue the telescope eyepiece into place at the other end of the PVC adapter. Again, wait for the glue to dry before continuing.


4. Snap the back cap onto the back of the lens.


5. Focus the lens using the focus ring on the end of the lens as you look through the eyepiece.







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