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spotting scope
A spotting scope is a small portable high-power telescope with added optics to present an erect image, optimized for the observation of terrestrial objects. They are used for birdwatching and other naturalist activities, for hunting for verifying a marksman's shots, ranging and surveillance, and for any other application that requires more magnification than a pair of binoculars, typically on the order of 20× to 60×.
The light-gathering power and resolution of a spotting scope is determined by the diameter of the objective lens, typically between 50 and 80 mm (2.0 and 3.1 in). The larger the objective, the more massive and expensive the telescope.
The optical assembly has a small refracting objective lens, an image erecting system that uses either image erecting relay lenses or prisms (Porro prisms or roof prisms), and an eyepiece that is usually removable and interchangeable to give different magnifications. Other telescope designs are used such as Schmidt and Maksutov optical assemblies. They may have a ruggedised design, a mounting for attaching to a tripod, and an ergonomically designed and located knob for focus control.
Eyepieces are usually interchangeable to give different magnifications, or may consist of a single variable "zoom" eyepiece to give a range of magnifications. Magnifications of less than 20× are unusual, as are magnifications of more than 60× since it can lead to poorer image brightness, a narrow field of view, and show too much image shake, even on a tripod. The eyepiece mount layout can be "straight-through" (the eyepiece is on the same axis as the body of the scope), or "angled" (the eyepiece is at an angle of usually 45 degrees to the body of the scope).
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OK...I have this spotting scope and tripod. I'll admit I didn't spend a lot for either.
Now I'm wondering why I bought them. The tripod mounting head wobbles in the mount, it won't hold a firm horizontal line and the damn legs don't seem to lock fully in place.
And the...
Selling my Swaro spotter with eyepiece and original packaging. This setup is as good as it gets for hunters and shooters who enjoy spotting critters or looking down range.
Not having any kids of my own, I treated this thing like my baby for the year I had it. The glass is flawless and the...
BNIB Simmons Prosport 20-60x zoom. Includes hard case, soft case, and full size aluminum tripod. Cash or trade for bullion. Downtown milwaukie.
$50 firm
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Bought this for bench shooting at 50 or 100 yards, but never used it much. Now all my shooting is 25 yards max, so don't need it.
Here's an old description from Optics Planet: Bushnell Trophy 20-50x50 Spotting Scope 787325
Here's the manual...
For sale - very good condition Meade telescope that I've been using as a spotting scope when I go to the range. It comes with a decent tripod and case for transportation. Have taken the scope with me on a couple of hunting trips. Binoculars may be better for hunting but it's pretty good for...