So your on the ship and you forgot your telescopic lens… what to do? How about simple putting your digital camera up to the binoculars. Simple, easy and it works. The only trick is getting the lens of the camera aligned right with the glasses but with today’s digital cameras with large LCD screens it is a simple task.
Some other tricks:
Have some extra cash? Try a pair of Camera Binoculars.
Need a trypod? Try the string tripod trick.
Camcorder? Web-cams can be attached to binoculars too.
Macro Lens? Use a small magnifying glass.
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published May 11, 2010)
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