Posts Tagged ‘spotting scope’

Nikon fieldscope ed 82mm

Friday, February 19th, 2010

I’ve been researching spotting scopes for various purposes. If you’ve looked at spotting scopes, then you know they cover the price span as everything else does, from cheap to expensive. I wanted a mid price range scope that would perform well and wouldn’t break my budget. My choices were many, Pentax, Leupold, Zeiss, Kowa, Meopta, Nikon, and swarovski but after much deliberation and penny counting, I settled with Nikon spotting scopes and  I choose the Nikon angled Field scope 82mm and 25×75 x eyepiece. I tested the scope on a Velbon tripod doing a variety of different things. The scope was comfortable, and performed well on the range and in lower light situations. For an 82mm scope, I didn’t find it to be too heavy or cumbersome. I glassed distant trees and could pick up even the smallest objects. I didn’t get to use the Nikon Field scope on the range, but I think it would work perfectly for that purpose as well. The controls for the scope are convenient and easy to use, and the sun shade came in handy in very bright conditions. The scope is also adjustable to suit a variety of positions from standing to prone. Overall I am very pleased with the Nikon field scope and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good mid price range scope. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.

Kowa TSN-880 Prominar Spotting Scope

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Today I’m going to take a look at the Kowa TSN-880 Spotting Scope.  This is a premium scope that has all the latest features you would expect form a premium level spotting scope, and this spotter is most definitely in the premium class.

Here are some of the key features listed by Kowa:

  • Fluorite Crystal Lens - The pure crystal used in these models is the optimum optical material for reducing chromatic aberration, providing the ultimate viewing experience from a spotting scope.  This feature allow the scope to “hold color true” for the very purest and best viewing experience.
  • Magnesium Alloy Body - The magnesium alloy used as the body frame decreases the weight of the scope while providing a ruffed structure that can withstand the severest conditions.
  • Dual Focus Mechanism - The spotting scope offers a dual focus mechanism allowing focusing in two revolutions and fine pinpoint accuracy in one system.
  • Very Large Lenses -  The inner focus system keeps the prism box light and compact while the large 88mm objective lens ensures maximum brightness.

This Kowa Spotting Scope is sure to be a big hit in the birding community as well as sportsmen and target shooters.