Digiscoping is a term that describes taking photographs with a digital camera through the eyepiece of a telescope or binoculars. Breathtaking images of natural landscapes or close-up animal portraits are possible using this technique, and even videos are included under the term digiscoping.
Swarovski Optik organizes a digiscoping competition each year. This will be the 11TH DIGISCOPER OF THE YEAR event. It is easy to enter and to compete for the fantastic prizes: Simply upload your photos or videos to the Swarovski website by September 30, 2016.
You will find the full conditions of participation at http://www.digiscoperoftheyear.com/en/termsandconditions. We’ve summarized the most important aspects in the following:
- Anyone aged 18 and above is eligible to enter
- You are allowed to use digital cameras, video cameras and smartphones of all kinds, as well as commercially available telescopes and binoculars
- Only animal images of live animals in their natural habitats are permitted. Do not submit images of animals in captivity (zoos, pens).
The abundance of nature captivates us all with its variety and uniqueness, which is why there are four topical categories from which to select. Your images must satisfy the criteria in the respective category.
The four categories for Digiscoper of the Year 2016 are:
- Movement & Action
- Portrait & Macro
- Mammals
- Video
Prizes in the Digiscoper of the Year 2016 competition
The best 15 photos and five videos will be published on the website www.digiscoperoftheyear.com. Each entrant will receive a publication fee of €300 for every prize-winning image/video.
A winner will be selected in each category. The overall holder of the Digiscoper of the Year 2016 title will be selected from the winners in each category. The 1st prize is a complete Swarovski Optik digiscoping set, consisting of an ATX or STX eyepiece module, a 25-60x85 objective module, a digiscoping adapter, a telescope rail and a CT 101 + DH 101 tripod. Click on the link for the Swarovski product information.
The other category winners in Digiscoper of the Year 2016 will each go home with a set of EL 32 binoculars by Swarovski Optik. You will find the product specs for the binoculars directly on the Swarovksi Optik website.
Click here for the latest Swarovski Optik 2016 catalog at all4hunters.com.
Are you looking to shoot digiscoping photos with your iPhone? Nothing could be easier with the Swarovski digiscoping adapter. You will find more information on the adapter at all4hunters.com
