Pros: compact and light -- easily throw in a pocket or camera bag. Universal... adapts easily to fit most scope eyepieces and unique interchangable "gripper" system works with any smartphone. Very easy to fit and use... simple, twist to secure, twist to release mechanism.Cons: the smartphone adapter can be a bit fiddly to set up and align initially, but you only have to do … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Universal Digiscoping Adapters from Novagrade
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Gear Review: Lensmaster Gimbal RH-2 Tripod Head
Pros: Strong, lightweight and easy to set up. Professional grade finish. Very smooth pan and tilt, and extremely stable and well balanced once you've found your gear's centre of gravity. Excellent for photography (with long lenses or digiscoping), but also surprisingly effective for normal "scoping". Competitive price for a top quality gimbal head, and Rob at Lensmaster has to … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Lensmaster Gimbal RH-2 Tripod Head
Pettersson D240X Bat Detector Review
Pros: Very solid, well made detector that feels like a quality item in the hand. Large array of controls and options offer lots of customisation and tweaks for the discerning enthusiast or bat research professional. Very sensitive microphone picks up bats with ease. High quality speaker, dials and excellent backlit LCD display. Tuneable heterodyne detector great for listening … [Read more...] about Pettersson D240X Bat Detector Review
Zoom H2N Digital Audio Recorder Review
Pros: portability, impressive microphone array, outstanding battery life, manual gain dial, great sensitivity, superb sound quality and competitive price. Cons: the device is ALL microphone, and the mics are incredibly sensitive so you have to be careful not to shift your grip while recording or you will pick up the sound of your fingers moving on the case. Battery cover is a … [Read more...] about Zoom H2N Digital Audio Recorder Review
Bat Detector Review: Elekon Batscanner
Elekon BatScanner Short Review Pros: Simple to use -- just point and listen. Compact design ideal to slip in a pocket. Good sound quality and excellent microphone sensitivity. Scans across all frequencies so never miss a passing bat.Cons: Screw-on battery compartment cover would make changing batteries in the field a pain; a wrist strap would be a handy addition, and a … [Read more...] about Bat Detector Review: Elekon Batscanner
