Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip for "affordable flagship" phones. It's designed to replace the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. While the 7 Gen 3 has some newer and better features compared to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 announced in April, it's not a "plus" chip and therefore doesn't have quite that level of performance in most areas. (A faster 7+ Gen 3 could be announced at a later date.) New features in the Gen 3 that are a first for the 7 series include: Very good piece of kitWorks very well. Straightforward to set up. Used to attach a spare mobile phone to a binocular microscope allowing children to view images. Good value and fast delivery. (14/11/2021) Chris McC - Hertfordshire Our advisers can answer questions and talk you through a wide range of topics connected with disability, including: In short: If you can swallow the price tag of the Ollin Magnetic Digiscoping System , it’s well worth the investment and makes digiscoping wildlife easier and faster than ever. Ollin Digiscoping System Review Overview We make every effort to ensure information is accurate, based on evidence and responds to the information you give us.

A real quality productVery easy to use straight out of the box. At the moment the XY adjustments are a little stiff but I expect they will wear in with use. (30/10/2022) -We found the 8×25 ED perfect for birdwatching on a sunny afternoon, but it also held up well in gloomier conditions. The low close-focus range also makes it more versatile than some of the higher-powered options. It’s a little heavier than the other 25mm monoculars, although the all-metal construction feels tough, and we found the central focus wheel stiff when trying to focus in on distant objects. However, it’s waterproof and comes with a protective soft case and wrist strap. Overall, you’re getting high-performance optics at a mid-range price, making this our go-to compact monocular for serious birdwatching, nature and hiking. Well worth getting.Easy to fit and align when used with a Moto G5. No clear skies to try any Astro photography yet but got some good wildlife shots. It's like having a 1500mm telephoto on your cellphone. Good service from Harrison Telescopes (10/01/2021) John - South Wales Please note: NexYZ fits telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. NexYZ will work with some phone cases, but we recommends removing it for optimal use. The other strength of this monocular is the handling. It’s light, easy to grip and weatherproof, with a twist-out eyecup and a smooth, easy-to-turn focusing ring. The 13mm eye relief makes it comfortable, too. The minimum close focus – 5m – is on the long side, so look elsewhere if you’re after a monocular that works at close range, but otherwise it’s perfect for walkers, casual twitchers and nature lovers.

Open your camera app. Position your phone over the eyepiece using the X and Y axis knobs. Then, use the Z axis knob to move closer or further away from the eyepiece until you have achieved your desired framing. Finally, adjust the focus using the focuser on your optics and snap the image. Excellent addition to my telescope Having searched online and looked at other versions I am glad I bought this. It does what it says on the box. Not difficult to use and good results with my phone. Have also tried it on my binoculars and same result. Well up to the job (03/05/2019) Peter Southern - Corby, Northants Nowadays, most of us do not go anywhere without our smartphone and so using PhoneSkope on your optical equipment you have an alternative lightweight and very convenient method of capturing images and videos without having to carry a camera.

Universal Adapters

Warmer hands now.X,Y adjustment is smooth and easy to line up phone lens with telescope eyepiece. There is also a height adjuster to allow for various viewing positions. I have found that phone video footage is more stable, especially on zoom. Bought on recommendation and very happy. (28/01/2020) Jen - Dorset An excellent smartphone adapter by Visionary for telesopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes, an ingenious design means this adapter allows easy imaging with your phone camera through virtually any optical instrument. A lightweight yet strong compact design with simple clamping to the eyepiece and adjustment of the phone camera position. Despite the 334g weight, it’s well balanced and easy to use single-handed, where you can adjust the focus with your fingertips using the smooth dial on the top. The eye-cup twists out to give a decent 18mm of eye relief, and you have the comfort of an armoured, waterproof construction, complete with a nitrogen filled chamber to prevent fogging. This is an affordable monocular that’s an absolute pleasure to use. You will want an adaptor that is built from quality materials so it can withstand the elements and remain reliable. You can find one that is high quality and still lightweight. If it’s too heavy, then it will be difficult to mount on your scope. Design

Worth the moneyThis is worth the money and is very easy to use compared to cheaper alternatives The 3 axis control means fine tuning is easy and not fiddly to do. I could even adjust it with gloves on. Only slight negative. It is possible to open it too much when inserting phone but it’s easy to sort. (10/01/2021) David - Tobermory Scotland As you may have noticed there isn’t a binocular adapter option with Ollin. Well, not yet. So, for those looking to shed weight and not carry a spotter, you won’t be able to use the Ollin system. Limited Options Digiscoping is essentially a method of photography or videography that uses an external form of magnification. To put it into simpler terms, in a way most people use it today, it’s taking a pic with your phone through a spotting scope or binoculars.However, just as a thoroughly decent smartphone adaptor has arrived the game has changed, with now mainstream quad-camera smartphones presenting another big challenge that the Celestron NexYZ doesn’t quite overcome. Key specs – Optics: 8x magnification, 42mm objective lens, ED glass; Field of view: 7.5°; Exit pupil: 4.2mm; Eye relief: 17.2mm; Close focus: 2m; Weatherproofing: Waterproof, rubber armour; Accessories provided: Wrist strap, soft case; Length: 9.8cm; Weight: 374g What makes NexYZ different from other smartphone adapters? The three-axis adjustment. Most adapters rely on you placing your phone perfectly on the platform and only offer limited adjustment in two axes. But NexYZ gives you the power to place your phone on the platform, center it over the eyepiece with the X and Y knobs, and then move up or down over the eyepiece until you have the entire field of view in your shot.

Not another Smartphone gadget I hear you say!Yes, a good adapter to attach to your telescope, for taking photographs, or even going "Live" on social media. Easy to setup but as it needs to be close to the eyepiece on a SCT, the bottom of the adapter actually touches the telescope focus knob. Just attach an extender tube to eyepiece and OK. (11/05/2019) Karl - West Midlands NexYZ also accommodates a huge range of smartphones. The phone platform is fully adjustable and can fit any device. Even larger “phablets” like the iPhone 8 Plus and latest Samsung Galaxy devices work perfectly. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease. Scope helpline staff members are not qualified to give medical or legal advice. We are not trained benefits specialists and cannot offer case work or advocacy. So why is the Celestron NexGO DX referred to as a ‘kit’? It comes with a Bluetooth remote. That’s it. Rather small and easy to lose, this CR2032 battery-powered thumb-remote does overcome one of the pain-points of afocal astrophotography. Touching the screen of a smartphone to take a photo is to be avoided when focusing on, say, the Moon (which is what we used the NexGO to capture). However, avoiding the inevitable wobble of doing so is actually very easy, the magic words being: “Hey Siri, take a photo.” Almost all smartphone cameras, iOS and Android, include both voice-control and shutter delay options. So the Bluetooth remote probably isn’t required. Another great feature is that this magnetic system works perfectly in both landscape and portrait modes. So, whether you’re gathering precious footage for a hunting film in landscape mode or snagging some portrait shots for TikTok or IG Reels, the Ollin system can do it flawlessly. Nonintrusive Phone Case (Photo/Josh Kirchner)In short, the system completely failed and left Nathan with subpar footage of a once-in-a-lifetime ram. He wanted something faster and more efficient to take advantage of these special moments. His answer is Ollin. (Photo/Josh Kirchner) Key specs – Optics: 8x magnification, 25mm objective lens, fully coated ED lenses; Field of view: 6.8°; Exit pupil: 2.5mm; Eye relief: 15.3mm; Close focus: 1.6m; Weatherproofing: Waterproofing; Accessories provided: Soft case, strap; Length: 11.1cm; Weight: 162g One of the most frustrating things about previous digiscoping systems was getting the proper alignment from your phone to the optic. There was always some tweaking that took valuable time away from getting great footage. The other key thing to look out for is the field of view. You’ll usually see this specified in degrees and/or as the horizontal or vertical distance you can see through the eyepiece at a distance of 1000m. Lower magnification monoculars will usually have a wider field of view, and will also give you a steadier view, as the higher the magnification, the more noticeable any shake or movement is going to be. What else should you look out for?