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  1. dwatsonbirder

    Kowa TSN-501 - a brief review

    Thanks for your kind comments Herman. I agree completely, if Kowa had released this with the option of a C.24x wide angle, they would've been onto a sure fire winner. I think for those that don't need glasses it is still an attractive budget option though. I've had an old TSN 611 with a 20x...
  2. dwatsonbirder

    Kowa TSN-501 - a brief review

    Hi Will, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately the ex-demo version I purchased didn't come with a stay on case, but I suspect one of the cases which fits the smaller Opticron scopes (for example) would work, and offer some additional protection. The eyecups are actually quite good, though I...
  3. dwatsonbirder

    Kowa TSN-501 - a brief review

    Here are some comparative images taken at 20x and 40x using my mobile through the scope, it isn't a terribly good phone but hopefully show some of the optical characteristics discussed.
  4. dwatsonbirder

    Kowa TSN-501 - a brief review

    Disclaimer: I should preface the following by stating that I am likely planning on selling the scope for reasons which will be covered in detail in the review - I don't want to be accused of drumming up a sale, but hope that this review may assist others who are looking at options for a compact...
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