High Definition (HD) Sunshield Waterproof Fog resistant Multi lacquered coating 10 year guarantee Objective lens dia. (mm) 80 Objective lens dia. (in) 3.15 Shortest focusing dist. (m) 5 Shortest focusing dist. (ft) 16 Diopter correction at 8 (dpt) 5 5 Objective filter thread M 82 x 0.75 Length, approx. (mm) 355 Length, approx. (in) 14.0 Weight approx. (g) 1350 Weight approx. (oz) 47.6 Content and images originally posted by Andy Bright
Reviews
Vogelaar.nl's review
this is the only telescope aroung with almost perfect vueing capabilities, superb colors and a Very well thought off design, everything is topquality, and it's the only scope ever on wich i have a good sight WITH my glasses on! Only the prize is a bit high for the average person!
But quality has a prize!
Pros
- almost everything!
Cons
- maybe the prize....but quality has its prize!
IanF's review
I use this scope with the 20-60x eyepiece. For normal scope use then I don't think it can be faulted. The eyepieces give a wide field of view and it performs very well even in low light conditions.
Personally though I like to use my scope for digiscoping as well and for that I think it is less well suited than other high-end scopes. It's main disadvantage is the helical focus ring. In order to focus the scope you basically have to grab the scope body causing vibration in order to achieve a fine focus. Many other models on the market, in particular the Kowa 823, Zeiss Diascope and Leica have a fine focus adjustment knob which allows delicate one finger adjustment to fine focus the scope.
Whilst of the highest quality optically it is by no means the be all and end all of spotting scopes.
Pros
- Compact design
- lightweight
- ergonomically eyecatching
- optics excellent
Cons
- Lack of fine focus adjustment
Henry Chuo's review
Pros
- clear
Kevin Mac's review
Price paid is with 20x-60x zoom eyepiece. I give it an 8, there\'s always room for improvement. The image at 20x is stunning, I wish it would continue up to 60x (I know, dream on). I love how light it is, barely more than my old Bushnell Spacemaster. I\'m thinking of getting a fixed power eyepiece to take advantage of the optics. I\'m still grovelling to my wife though, the kit was $3150 Canadian by the time it got through my door.
Pros
- optics
- light weight
- compact
Cons
- cost
wizard's review
i had a good look around before parting with my cash so knew what i wanted, found the best price at the time & went for it. i wanted a light tripod so it was easy to carry, weight being my main concern and i dont stand up watching in the wind so it didnt have to be solid as a rock & weigh about the same. i went for a manfrotto 290N which works fine & fits into my back pack along with the scope so easy to get around. 20-60X zoom works great for watching birds of prey in old quarry's (see why i dont need a huge tripod) i had the Swarovski case which is much better than a Skau as it fits like a glove & being made for this scope you have no flaps or annoying velcro etc, i have a daylight/UV filter on protecting the lens as well as doing it's job. a second fixing shoe also helps & i have this on my camera so the tripod really is versitile. well worth every penny and the place i had it from will do a good deal & match or better any price http://www.waltersphotovideo.co.uk/ no i dont get commision but they are good to deal with. my bins are Leica 8-12x42 and they are a great combination. go one spend you money on the best, you only live once and there are no pockets in shrowds :-)
Pros
- best buy
- cost a lot but you one need to spend once
Cons
- the price
- but you do get what you pay for
teamsaint's review
Pros
- Sharp image
- easy to use and control and not too heavy.
Cons
- None
