Next up, let’s turn our attention to Magview. This brand has also made waves in the industry, promising an easy-to-use, efficient solution for mobile viewing. 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 Adapter The Phone Skope Camera App allows users a greater control over their camera. The app offers many interesting camera features such as the ability to rotate your camera up to live 360’ degrees, zoom in magnification that is six times greater than your phone camera, slow motion and time-lapse videos, a complete manual control over focus, light (brightness and contrast), quality, size and much more. You can select and save your desired features and use them every time you wish to use Phone Skope to take a picture or record a video. Magview, in contrast, focuses on a sleek and compact design. Their adapters are lighter and more portable, making them ideal for those who prioritize a minimalistic aesthetic and portability. But this may come at the expense of durability. The eyepiece adapter ring comes with several collars of different sizes that you can use depending on the size of your scopes eyepiece. To attach the adapter to your scope, you simply set it down over the scope eyepiece and twist the collar to tighten it. The Novagrade adapter tightens very smoothly and securely on the eyepiece and I felt comfortable leaving my phone sitting on the eyepiece when it was tightened down.

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. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth is worth a million! The Phone Skope is capable of all the same features of your smartphone camera, which includes, photos, videos, slow motion videos, applying filters, etc. The Phone Skope cases are solid and afford the phone some level of protection if it is dropped, while the fit of the eyepiece adapter (at least on my Zeiss Diascope) was snug enough that I felt very comfortable leaving the phone just sitting on the eyepiece, something that is crucial if you want to get some high quality video with no shake or vibration. Quality Concerns: Some users have reported that the image quality with Magview isn’t quite as sharp as that of Phone Skope.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.

Camera live - This feature makes your camera swing on a complete 360’ angle and capture everything!Price Point: For all its benefits, Phone Skope is on the pricier side. This might deter some potential buyers who are looking for a more budget-friendly option. 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 Moreover, their robust app, though with a learning curve, offers a wide range of features, elevating the user experience.