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What is a Phone Skope, exactly? The Phone Skope is an adapter system consisting of a smart phone case ( pictured above) and a complementary optic adapter ring (pictured below) that perfectly align a smart phone’s camera with the eye piece (ocular lens) of a variety of optics, most commonly a spotting scope or binoculars. Put more simply: Smartphone + Spotting Scope + Phone Skope = Digiscope. Wait, what’s a digiscope? Digiscoping is the practice of taking digital photos or videos through a spotting scope or other optic device. Digiscoping opens up opportunities for documenting bird behavior and interactions. Whether it's capturing a courtship display, nest building, or feeding habits, the ability to record these moments with your smartphone gives you a valuable tool for research, education, and sharing your passion with others. Through high-quality images and videos, you can contribute to citizen science initiatives and collaborate with fellow birders in identifying and documenting avian species. Versatility: Phone Skope offers universal adapters, ensuring their product is compatible with a wide variety of smartphones and cases. Whether you’re an Apple aficionado or an Android advocate, there’s a Phone Skope for you. While they aim to achieve similar results, there are substantial differences in their approach, compatibility, design, and overall performance. Let’s delve into these key contrasts. In the showdown between Phone Skope and Magview, both brands offer unique advantages. Phone Skope’s versatile adapters and high-quality optics make it a strong contender, while Magview’s ease of use and affordable pricing make it a tempting alternative.

Design is another area where Phone Skope and Magview diverge. Phone Skope’s adapters are robust, hinting at their resilience and ability to withstand the rough-and-tumble of outdoor usage. Their strength, however, comes at the expense of a bulkier look.

Rotation of video: Our app is the only app in store that offers video and image rotation at all angles from 0 to 360. All other apps in store are only offering rotation at 0, 45, 90, 180 and 360 degree. Digiscoping photography, also called spotting scope photography, is simply the act or process of taking pictures with your digital camera, through the lens of an optic telescope.

Performance and image quality are perhaps the most critical aspects for users. Phone Skope has made a name for itself in delivering high-quality images. The lenses effectively augment the phone’s camera, providing exceptional visual performance. With the rise of smartphone technology, companies like Phone Skope and Magview have sought to combine the power of optics with the portability of your mobile device. But which brand offers the superior solution? Let’s dive in and compare. In the event you plan to use 1 specific phone and optic for phone scoping, Phone Skope also offers a full lineup of specific fitting adapters that service hundreds of optics and smartphones. When I phone scope I prefer to use the specific fitting adapters from Phone Skope. The reason being they are fit specifically to my smartphone and optics which allow me to take capture more in a matter of seconds. I have used the Universal attachments in the past and they work great as well. The only downside is that you are spending 10-15 more seconds to align everything properly, not a big deal but worth mentioning. No matter which method of phone scoping you prefer, either the Universal or specific fitting will meet your needs. Beyond Basic Digiscoping When I used the iScoping adapter with my iPhone 4S, I was unable to use a screen cover on the phone because the width of the case was too precisely formed for the phone to slide in when it had any sort of screen cover. I like using a screen cover to protect the phone from scratches so this was a real downside for me. However, I believe this was fixed in the model that fits the iPhone 5/5s. On the newest adapters, the eyepiece adapter comes off and the case has no raised areas so it is really usable as a full time case; you can just keep the adapters nearby to screw on when you have a digiscoping opportunity. ProsMagview, however, presents a more budget-friendly option. The compromise on image quality and compatibility might be acceptable for those who want a more affordable solution. Provides very little protection for the phone. The case also has many thin areas that make the phone easy to snap in but are likely more prone to breaking.

Ready for your close-up? Attach the Phonescope to your phone, camera or tablet and take awesome magnified photos with extraordinary detail! You can magnify objects by up to 30x depending on your device's digital zoom, which makes this a brilliant gift idea for gadget fans, bug hunters and amateur photographers. Universal phone scope attachments from Phone Skope work well if you plan to use multiple phones or optics. The Universal phone adapter, also known as the “Lollipop,” allows you to fit various sized phones and adjust the adapter plate to different camera locations. It will also accommodate most phones in protective cases, even the larger phones like iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus and also the larger Android smartphones on the market. Manual controls - Users can alter multiple features in the app manually such as, brightness, contrast, focus, quality, size and many more.Magview, while easy to set up, has faced criticism regarding image quality. Users have found the output not as crisp as Phone Skope’s, marking a significant difference between the two. A unique feature of this adapter is a lanyard that you can rest on your eyepiece as a safety in case it falls off of your scope. Pros Limited Compatibility: Unlike Phone Skope, Magview’s compatibility is limited to specific phone models.

If you are planning to phone scope with different types of optics, you may consider Phone Skope’s Universal optic adapters. Phone Skope has two different sizes that will fit 90% of the optics on the market. The Phone Skope U1 Mini fits optic eyepieces ranging in size from 1.20” to 1.80”. This adapter will most binoculars, microscopes and smaller spotting scopes on the market. Phone Skope’s U2 Universal optic adapter is designed for optics with larger eyepieces like the latest spotting scopes and telescopes on the market with eyepieces ranging in size from 1.70” up to 2.25”. One thing that is pretty important for an adapter is to easily adjust the distance between the camera and the eyepiece so that you can minimize vignetting and get a clear image. All of the below adapters are able to do this, especially if your scow eyepiece has an eyecup that extends in and out without twisting. Novagrade Universal Smartphone AdapterThanks for making this comparison, the iPhone images look great! It appears there is more CA in your Sony a9 image than the iPhone 14 pro. Here are some image crops to demonstrate (top iPhone, bottom Sony a9): They understand the market’s diversity and ensure that no matter what brand or model you use, there’s a Phone Skope adapter for you. Affordable: Magview comes at a more affordable price point than Phone Skope, making it an attractive option for those on a budget.