Mount your iPhone to your spotting scope for video!

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I think this would be awesome for recording long range rifle hits. Of course, I don't have an iPhone. Maybe they'll make an Android one.

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Capture Stills and Video from Spotting Scopes with iPhone Adapter

Here’s a simple but cleverly-designed product that lets you easily record photos and videos from your range and hunting sessions. The new MeoPix iScoping Adapter will connect an Apple iPhone to your spotting scope (or even some binoculars). Anything you can see through the scope can now be captured by an iPhone. Record your shot locations on a distant target. Or record images of mirage you see through the scope for later analysis. Hunters can capture images of distant prey, and record successful shots.

The MeoPix bracket is a universal-type device that was developed to allow the iPhone 4 or 4s models to interface with ANY binocular or spotting scope eyepiece. When fitted to a long-range optic, the MeoPix transforms a smart phone into a handy, long-range photo and movie capturing tool. The Apple-approved MeoPix iScoping adapter attaches securely to the iPhone. Meopta claims the MeoPix bracket ensures precise alignment and excellent image quality.

How good are the images and video taken with an iPhone in the MeoPix adapter? According to Meopta USA GM Reinhard Seipp, “When paired with our premium spotting scopes and binoculars, the MeoPix adapter provides extraordinary close-up photos and movies with clarity and resolution that rival traditional photography.” Seipp even thinks his MeoPix adapter will render traditional camera-based Digiscoping “obsolete”, for those who prefer the convenience of the iPhone and its ability to organize and upload images from the field.

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I think I would like it better placed sideways over the scope, to the left (rh shooter). Settle in for the cheekweld with a nice big clear image to look at. I do believe that you would be able to modify that for yourself with a replacement lens cap and any type of holder. $5 or $10?
 
Just tried it....

can't believe I didn't think of it first but......

DUH.... eye relief..... how good is your sight picture when you are eyeball to lens? Shooting optics are significantly different than telescopes. That said: I'll bet there is a way to make it work.
 
That's pretty cool, but alas, no Iphone. With all of the superior features of the new androids, you would think they will come out with a version pretty soon.
 
Yeah, I wouldn't hold your breath for an Android option...
All the Androids have different sized cameras and different locations on the back of the phone. It would be too much money for the manufactor to design a prototype for the Galaxy S II (release Oct 2nd) then redesign a prototype for the Galaxy S II Skyrocket (released Nov 6) and only sell a few of each. 70% of smartphone users use iPhones, so as a first product, it was a good choice.

On the topic at hand: Cool! I really want one!
 
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