3D printing has solved a host of problems for hobbyists. One problem you may have encountered (I am, of course, assuming you have gone bird watching. You have, haven’t you?) is being unable to snap high-quality pictures of birds while looking through a telescope. It truly is an example of how 3D printing can solve problems for a host of people, and the problems can be solved by anyone with some design and 3D printing knowledge. Check out an excerpt of the story below, and make sure to read the full article on 3Dprint.com

Digiscoping is a means for attaching a camera or smart phone to an optical telescope so that it can act as a powerful magnification device allowing you to take high quality images of far away subjects. It’s more than just holding a camera up to a telescope, however. The alignment between the lenses of the camera and the scope can create a challenge and even those with steady hands find that the differential shake between the two lenses multiplies the problem. For those wanting super sharp images, an adaptor is a necessary piece of equipment.

Opticron has come up with a unique, 3D printed solution. The company, founded in the United Kingdom in 1970, specializes in the creation of optical solutions for wildlife enthusiasts. They offer products ranging from binoculars to fieldscopes to tripods, all in an effort to provide quality instruments that give the consumer the optimal viewing experience. Taking Bird Watching to a New Level with 3D Printing - 3DPrint.com