Pentax Ua-1 adapter: is any one familiar with one, can it be used with the K 01 ?

**aslyfox** · 08-31-2019, 04:51 AM

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The Pentax UA-1 is a universal camera adapter designed for the Pentax PF-65 ED, PF 80 ED, PF-100ED scopes. It is fully compatible with all of the Pentax Optio cameras and various other point-and-shoot digital cameras. It allows the user to take incredible images that could otherwise only be taken with expensive telephoto lenses. The UA-1 adapter is highly adjustable and makes an excellent digiscoping tool.

this adapter, as I understand it, is to be attached to a spotting scope and allows you to use a point and shoot or phone camera to take photos

has anyone used one?

what has been the result

could it be used with the K 01

Last edited by aslyfox; 08-31-2019 at 05:10 AM.

Ontarian50 · 08-31-2019, 07:38 AM

I think the whole thing with digiscoping is that you need a camera with a small front objective lens to capture the view from the scope eyepiece.

I don't know if there's a lens you can practically put on the K-01 and aim behind the spotting scope and not get a vignetted image.

For instance, over the years I wanted to capture the image seen on an SLR's screen, through the eyepiece. A full size camera won't do it, but putting a small point and shoot digital or a cellphone camera up to the eyepiece gets it done. Same idea with the digiscoping.

**aslyfox** · 08-31-2019, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Ontarian50

I think the whole thing with digiscoping is that you need a camera with a small front objective lens to capture the view from the scope eyepiece.

I don't know if there's a lens you can practically put on the K-01 and aim behind the spotting scope and not get a vignetted image.

For instance, over the years I wanted to capture the image seen on an SLR's screen, through the eyepiece. A full size camera won't do it, but putting a small point and shoot digital or a cellphone camera up to the eyepiece gets it done. Same idea with the digiscoping.

thanks for the advice

the Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS is the lens I was thinking about using

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/smc-pentax-da-40mm-f2.8-xs.html

???

any way, I don't know if I can even find one of the adapters currently

**boriscleto** · 08-31-2019, 10:05 AM

Pentax makes a K-mount spotting scope adapter, but it's $400...

Pentax PF-CA35 K-Mount Digiscoping Camera Adapter 70510 B&H

**aslyfox** · 08-31-2019, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Pentax makes a K-mount spotting scope adapter, but it's $400...

Pentax PF-CA35 K-Mount Digiscoping Camera Adapter 70510 B&H

thanks for the info

way above my budget

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-31-2019, 07:48 PM

A few years ago I was able to put a camera on a scope that one of the scope manufacturers had set up. I think it was Swarovski but I'm not sure. The results were not too impressive.

35mmfilmfan · 09-08-2019, 11:41 AM

I have an adapter to put my K20 onto the eyepiece of my Leica scope (without a camera lens). It needs a lot of patience, and no audience, to be able to use it with any proficiency - in my case exacerbated as I have to use Live View, and I am short-sighted. I have to aim the scope wearing distance specs, substitute reading specs, attach camera, then try to focus on the Live View screen in bright sunlight (anything less gives too long an exposure, even at 400 ISO). The camera responds slowly to changes in focus on the scope, so I spend a long time faffing around. Eventually a quick check through bins reveals that the bird in question has mated, nested, raised chicks and migrated while I was setting up.

Good luck

08-31-2019, 04:51 AM	#1
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Pentax Ua-1 adapter: is any one familiar with one, can it be used with the K 01 ? Quote: The Pentax UA-1 is a universal camera adapter designed for the Pentax PF-65 ED, PF 80 ED, PF-100ED scopes. It is fully compatible with all of the Pentax Optio cameras and various other point-and-shoot digital cameras. It allows the user to take incredible images that could otherwise only be taken with expensive telephoto lenses. The UA-1 adapter is highly adjustable and makes an excellent digiscoping tool. this adapter, as I understand it, is to be attached to a spotting scope and allows you to use a point and shoot or phone camera to take photos has anyone used one? what has been the result could it be used with the K 01 Last edited by aslyfox; 08-31-2019 at 05:10 AM.

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08-31-2019, 07:38 AM	#2
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	I think the whole thing with digiscoping is that you need a camera with a small front objective lens to capture the view from the scope eyepiece. I don't know if there's a lens you can practically put on the K-01 and aim behind the spotting scope and not get a vignetted image. For instance, over the years I wanted to capture the image seen on an SLR's screen, through the eyepiece. A full size camera won't do it, but putting a small point and shoot digital or a cellphone camera up to the eyepiece gets it done. Same idea with the digiscoping.

08-31-2019, 09:02 AM	#3
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ontarian50 I think the whole thing with digiscoping is that you need a camera with a small front objective lens to capture the view from the scope eyepiece. I don't know if there's a lens you can practically put on the K-01 and aim behind the spotting scope and not get a vignetted image. For instance, over the years I wanted to capture the image seen on an SLR's screen, through the eyepiece. A full size camera won't do it, but putting a small point and shoot digital or a cellphone camera up to the eyepiece gets it done. Same idea with the digiscoping. thanks for the advice the Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS is the lens I was thinking about using https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/smc-pentax-da-40mm-f2.8-xs.html ??? any way, I don't know if I can even find one of the adapters currently

08-31-2019, 10:05 AM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Pentax makes a K-mount spotting scope adapter, but it's $400... Pentax PF-CA35 K-Mount Digiscoping Camera Adapter 70510 B&H

08-31-2019, 10:13 AM	#5
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Pentax makes a K-mount spotting scope adapter, but it's $400... Pentax PF-CA35 K-Mount Digiscoping Camera Adapter 70510 B&H thanks for the info way above my budget

08-31-2019, 07:48 PM	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	A few years ago I was able to put a camera on a scope that one of the scope manufacturers had set up. I think it was Swarovski but I'm not sure. The results were not too impressive.

09-08-2019, 11:41 AM	#7
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	I have an adapter to put my K20 onto the eyepiece of my Leica scope (without a camera lens). It needs a lot of patience, and no audience, to be able to use it with any proficiency - in my case exacerbated as I have to use Live View, and I am short-sighted. I have to aim the scope wearing distance specs, substitute reading specs, attach camera, then try to focus on the Live View screen in bright sunlight (anything less gives too long an exposure, even at 400 ISO). The camera responds slowly to changes in focus on the scope, so I spend a long time faffing around. Eventually a quick check through bins reveals that the bird in question has mated, nested, raised chicks and migrated while I was setting up. Good luck