{"title":"Jacobs Digital Digiscoping \u0026 Photography","description":"\u003cp\u003eKowa digiscoping adapters, camera lenses, and smartphone clamps from Jacobs Digital. Connect your camera or phone to Kowa spotting scopes for stunning wildlife photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kowa-tsn-pz-digiscoping-slr-camera-adapter","title":"Kowa TSN-PZ Digiscoping SLR Camera Adapter for 88mm and 77mm Series","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKowa TSN-PZ Digiscoping SLR Camera Adapter for 88mm and 77mm Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your spotting scope into a true long-lens system with the TSN-PZ. Lightweight, compact, and quick to deploy, this digiscoping adapter lets you capture wildlife and expansive landscapes with the reach of a 680–1000mm focal length, delivering sharp detail from distances that would be challenging with a standard camera lens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDirect, streamlined digiscoping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many setups, the TSN-PZ attaches directly to the bodies of the scope and the camera (with a T ring, sold separately). This design removes the complexity of bulky rigs, giving you a clean, efficient path from setup to shot. Simply mount in place of an eyepiece, attach your T ring, and connect to the camera’s lens mount. 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