Barska Gladiator 25-75x100 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod Review

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(More customer reviews)I sure am not an expert and this is my first spotting scope, yet after doing the research and owning a pair of 8 x 42 Barska binoculars (I love) I pulled the trigger on this scope. I am delighted with it especially compared to its competition that is pricey. Here I feel it is a great bang for the buck scope. It is clear and stable and sees birds close(10M) as well as far (1 KM) for hawks. I even left the Gladiator out and while it was covered with rain and dew, a quick wipe off and no damage. The stand could be improved, but as for the scope I am very happy.

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Big meets massive! With crystal clear clarity and extreme ruggedness, nothing rivals the vigor of Gladiator's unparalleled performance. Gladiator superior optics reveals every detail in optimum contrast, high brilliance color and sharp resolution. Tough in harsh weather conditions, these scopes are ideal for long-range big game stalking. Spotting will never be the same with Gladiator scopes. Spot the magnificence. Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Alpen 15-30x50 waterproof Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)This optic was recommended to me by a fellow competitor. I needed a smaller scope than my high dollar 82mm. It is very good for the money and has excellent eye relief.

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This Alpen Zoom spotting scope is fully waterproof and fogproof.The zoom magnification provide a great combination of convenience and optical performance. This model has 15-30x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs only 23 ounces.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance.Great for back country use, bench rest, or just viewing in your back yard.Comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Alpen 18-36-60 spotting scope Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently returned from a week in Yellowstone NP where I watched 4 grizzlies, 13 wolves, countless bison and elk with this scope. Although I was surrounded by folks who had spent hundreds more on their scopes, I was excited to discover no real difference between this scope and the nikon, bushnell, telestron, etc. that they had and my Alpen. I was watching animals from distances between a mile and a few hundred feet and was never disappointed. Even in winds of 30-40 mph I was able to keep the animals in focus at a mile away.(Don't forget to brace your tripod in any wind!) I use this scope on a Slik U9000 tripod and backpack with it. The hardcase is an added bonus for traveling with it. A great value!

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This Alpen Zoom spotting scope KIT includes the fully waterproof and fogproof 18-36x60 spotting scope, table top tripod and a car window mount all packed in an attractive durable aluminum foam filled case.The spotting scope has 18-36x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image.Great for back country use as well as in your back yard.Comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally bought a Raven from Eagle Optics. But I returned it. Raven was $400. It had poor eye relief and poor image quality but very good scope construction (housing, cordura case etc). I went to Cabela's and tried the usual high-end suspects as well as Meopta, and Cabela's ED (Big Sky?). Thought I was going to have to resign myself to spend the big bucks 'someday'. But, I persisted and stopped by Ryder Hobby shop 'just to check it out'. Am glad I did. The Celestron Ultima 80 gave me the 'wow' factor I thought I was going to see in Raven and only saw in the highest end scopes. Well made, crisp images, you cannot beat it for the price. As good if not better than the Cabela's ($700) scope. I can recommend it. Bought it for $239. Also compared the C5 and other C90 scopes. Not nearly as good either.Would have been neat to check out the 80 ED, but they did not have it and it runs twice the price. I read all the same on-line reviews you probably have, and I can't figure out how this one did not figure much more prominently or how the Raven got such good reviews. Raven reminds me of my old Tasco binoc's. I'm very happy with the Celestron 80. Saw wood ducks, ring necks, Sand Hill Cranes all this evening approaching twilight with exceptional clarity. Even allows for T-ring mount for camera I read. Hope this helps.

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Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case Review

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(More customer reviews)This scope is worth every penny, I was very concerned buying a "cheaper" spotting scope but after my first range session my nerves are at rest. It's very easy to see the .30 cal holes at 200 yards and light transmission and clarity are very adequate. This scope also comes with 2 carrying cases, a nice added bonus. When comparing this scope to my friends bushnell of the same power this one wins hands down, a definate purchase for someone on a budget and looking to get good quality for limited funds.

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Setting the pace for design, dynamics and technical precision, Blackhawk soars high in ultimate performance. Engineered with unsurpassed optical performance and durability by those who understands the harsh hunting conditions scopes have to endure. Designed for the discriminating hunters who demands only the best. Be it a compact or a large scope that set your sights, Blackhawk spotters set the standard for portability, optical performance and value.In addition, the new Mossy OakBreak Up Camouflage model helps you blend in on your hunt! Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Alpen 20x50 Waterproof Mini-Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)What a pleasant surprise. For years, I've watched other guys lug around these bulky, 5 to 10-pound spotting scopes in suitcases so they can see if their bullets hit the bullseye at 100yds. After reading a few positive reviews, I opted to give this pint-size scope a try. It is a definite winner! It focuses easily and is as clear as any scope I've ever used. It is a straight view as opposed to the scopes with eye pieces that angle upward toward the eye. This product is a rare combination of bargain price and quality. The tripod is also good quality. This scope comes with a nylon carrying case that fits nicely into the side pocket, end up, of my SMALL range bag - and it only takes up half of the pocket at that. I hang my ear protectors over the portion sticking up. This way you don't have to start unzipping and digging into your bag for ear protectors (MANDATORY) before entering an indoor range. It weighs less than one box of some ammunition or a brick of .22LR.

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This Alpen MINI spotting scope is fully waterproof and fogproof.The small size does not mean these are not powerful. This model has 20x magnification which provides close up viewing of distant objects while weighing only 11 ounces.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image.Great for back country use as well as in your back yard.Comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Alpen 15-45x60 w/45 deg. eye piece, wtrpf Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)First, don't be fooled by the product image now offered by Amazon; this is indeed the model 728 with 45-degree eyepiece; Amazon pictures the similar model 725 with straight-through viewing. I use a spotting scope for birding, and I've been quite content with my trusty Bushnell Spacemaster (vintage 1992). But in preparation for a vacation that involves international airline flight I wanted a lightweight alternative. If I had unlimited financial resources I might have considered a few of the big-ticket products with impressive reviews, but money IS an object. But so is quality, and I knew I wanted a BAK-4 prism, multi-coated lenses (of course I would have preferred fully multi-coated), waterproof construction, compact design, light weight, and reasonably good close focus. The Alpen 728 specifications looked good, and I took a chance. I'm glad I did. This scope weighs less than two pounds, is quite compact, has a nice retractable sunshade, and delivers very good optical performance (especially when used in the range from 15X to about 30X). Light transmission is quite satisfactory below 30X, as is color rendition. I get a good sharp image. I can focus to less than 25 feet. The 18mm eye relief at 15X is quite sufficient for those of us who wear glasses, and even at 45X (with 15mm eye relief) it's still usable. The 45-degree eyepiece does facilitate shared viewing, and perhaps most importantly allows the use of a shorter tripod. I even like the threaded eyepiece cover. The cloth case is a nice touch; I'm not sure I'll ever use the tabletop tripod, but it looks like it would work for those who do use such a support. I'm not sure that sentiment will permit me me to replace the Spacemaster as my primary birding scope, but I feel quite confident that the Alpen 728 will see its share of use, even when airline travel isn't involved.

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This Alpen 15-45x60 zoom spotting scope features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof.The zoom magnification provide a great combination of convenience and optical performance. This model has 15-45x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs only 28 ounces.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance.Great for back country use, bench rest,or just viewing in your back yard.Comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Bushnell Trophy 20-60x65 Waterproof Spotting Scope (Green) Review

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(More customer reviews)THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL SCOPE. IT IS GREAT FOR SEARCHING FOR GAME AT A LONG DISTANCE. YOU MUST HOWEVER GET YOUR EYE VERY CLOSE TO THE EYEPIECE.
IF NOT YOU WILL HAVE A VERY SMALL PICTURE. I HAVE TO REMOVE MY GLASSES. I LIKE THE SCOPE AND USE IT OFTEN. JOHN

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The Bushnell® 20-60x65 Trophy® spotting scope is built to withstand the punishment of the harshest terrain. It's compact and rubber armored with a 100% waterproof construction. A Porro prism and premium, multi-coated optics help to ensure a bright, clear picture. It comes with a compact tripodand hard-side and soft-side carrying cases.

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MINOX MD 50 W 16-30x Waterproof Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)I debated long and hard about whether I wanted to spend $349 for this spotter, vs. $124 for a comparably sized Brunton Echo. Since I love German engineering, and because this scope offered an angled eyepiece (an important feature for me), I went with the Minox. My decison was validated the moment I removed it from the padded carrying case. The scope is hefty for its size. It has a wonderful solid feel to it and operation of the focus ring, power selector and extending rubber eyecup all convey a sense of quality and precision. The optics are bright, super clear, with excellent contrast -- what one would expect from lenses ground in Wetzlar. I see no distortion at any power and the scope can resolve small details at 100 yards with no difficulty. I was delighted to find that the scope also focused down to very close objects @ 10 feet distance. I mated it to a Slik Mini Pro V tripod and the two are an unbeatable combination. If you want a quality optical instrument in a convenient size, this is the scope for you. Bravo Minox!

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Travel friendly dimensions, a variable power top-of-the-range optical system and highest precision mechanics, these are the characteristics of the brand new MINOX MD 50 W telescope, representing the classic design and production values of the brand MINOX at a very high level. With its fully adjustable eyepiece from 16x to 30x magnification, its compact dimensions and weighing in at just 615 grams the new MINOX MD 50 W truly is a spotting scope to have with you at all times.

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Nikon - Prostaff Spotting Scope Review

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(More customer reviews)My friend and I are in a bird research program. We find, map, and study birds of prey. I recently bought a Nikon Prostaff 20-60 power spotting scope. On one of our outings we decided to compare my scope, the Nikon with his a Swarovski 20-60 power. We set them up side by side looking at the same objects. After looking a each object he said to me "your scope is brighter, clearer, and has more contrast than mine." I had to agree. The only thing the Swarovski was better at, no color fringing. The Nikon had a small outline of red when set at 30 or more power. The cost of the Nikon about $600, the Swarovski over $1700. I hope this review helps someone trying to make a choice in the complex world of buying a good scope. Oh, and by the way, the tripod sold with the Nikon scope is terrible. Invest in a good set of legs, you'll be glad you did.

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Nikon Prostaff Spotting Scope 20-60x82 Straight Body, The ProStaff Waterproof 82mm spotting scope features a large objective lens for brightest field of view.Bright multicoated optics feature lead-and arsenic-free Eco-Glass.A sliding hood is standard.O-ring sealed and nitrogen-purged for waterproof, fogproof performance. Magnification:20x-60xObjective Diameter:82mmAngular Field of View:Real 1.9@20x; Apparent 38.4@20xFOV @ 1000 yds (ft):99@20xClose Focus Distance (ft):20Exit Pupil (mm):4.1@20xRelative Brightness:16.8@20xEye Relief (mm):15.2@20xLength (in):15Width (in):4.5Weight (oz):, Mfg No: 8311, Manufacturer: Nikon, Warranty: Lifetime Full Warranty. If any product is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, Nikon will, at their option, repair or replace it at no charge, even if you're not the original owner.

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SLIK MINI PRO V - Tripod - table-top Review

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(More customer reviews)This little thing can handle a lot of weight for being so small. It will hold a Canon EOS 5D with 24-105 f/4L IS lens and 430EX flash steadily -- in either vertical or horizontal orientation! (You have to mount the camera "sideways" on the base to do vertical shots.) This is a good 3 or 4 pounds of gear, and this much weight absolutely destroys my DSLR-sized Gorillapod. It is no problem for the little Slik, however. Due to weight distribution, this tripod probably will not work for much longer lenses, although if the lens is big enough to have a tripod mount, then it might work. I have been able to use it with my 70-200 f/4L IS both vertically and horizontally with a little care to set the legs at the right angles to provide support where it needs to be.
One other note: I have the "II" version of this tripod (the current version that Amazon sells is "V"), which I purchased used in 2002. It is still going strong! The "V" version looks just the same as mine, based on the Amazon photos.

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The new SLIK MINI PRO V tabletop tripod has a 2-way pan head with a panhandle to make moving a camera easier. The two stage legs can be extended about 1.25 inches for added stability with heavier cameras.A compact traveler, the SLIK MINI PRO V is less than 8 inches long when packed up and weighs less than a pound. Like the other tripods in the MINI PRO line, the SLIK MINI PRO V has a suction cup at the base of the center column which will allow the tripod to be stuck on a window or smooth metal surface for a photo. The MINI PRO V can also be used as a chest-pod by raising the center column half way or more and placing the legs against your chest to stabilize the camera. Features Maximum Operating Height: 8.46 in. / 245 mmMinimum Operating Height: 5.78 in. / 147 mmMaximum Center Column Extension: 1.75 in. / 45 mmFolded Length: 7.80 in. / 210 mmWeight: 0.75 lbs. / 330 gramsNumber of Leg Sections: 2Leg Lock Type: Twist LockMaximum Load: 2.75 in. / 1,240 mm

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Nikon Fieldscope ED82 Angled - Spotting scope 82 - fogproof, waterproof Review

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(More customer reviews)Has lived up to all expectations. I use it both as a fieldscope and digital photography. Would like to see a zoom on the digital camera mount.

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The Fieldscope 82mm ED is Nikon's flagship model for serious birders. This high-quality scope is very easy to handle and is fully water and fogproof.Extra-low dispersion glass gives nearly perfect color focus upon a single plane, and with contrasty, intricate or glare-filled situations you can genuinely observe the difference.Its angled viewing design is commonly considered to be easier to use amongst those of varied height, as well as easier for a single observer glassing for extended periods. In addition, the Nikon 82 ED Fieldscope arrives to you with the Vue-Thru case. This valuable accessory is quite nearly a necessity.

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Alpen 20-60x80 Spotting Scope Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Solid construction. Image is bright and resolution excellent at 20mm to roughly 40mm, falls off from that point on but is still decent at 60mm. Eye relief is good, but I wish the rotating eye cups had detents that would hold them in place at various extensions. I'm used to ring-type focusing mechanisms, such as those on DSLR camera lenses, so it took me a while to get used to using the Alpen's focusing knob. It isn't as fast as a focusing ring, but once I got accustomed to it, I found focusing to be easy and precise. Plus, unlike a ring focusing mechanism, it is easy to use with a soft support, such as a bean bag. This is a big scope, so you really need something solid on which to mount it. The table-top tripod that comes with the scope is usable in circumstances where you have a reasonably flat surface on which to place it, but if you're in the field you'll probably need a full-size tripod. (I haven't tried it on a monopod.) One nice feature is the rotating tripod ring, which allows you to rotate the body of the scope without changing the aiming point. Obviously, top end scopes from Swarovski and Leica will outperform this scope, particularly at the far end of the zoom range. But then, those scopes cost on the order of 7-8 times as much. This may be the best scope at its price point, and other reviewers have noted that it outperforms some "big name" scopes that cost 2-3 times as much.

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This Alpen 20-60x80 zoom spotting scope KIT includes the full size 80mm waterproof and fogproof spotting scope with 45 degree eye piece.The zoom magnification provides nice field of view at 20x and super close up viewing at 60x.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image.The 45 degree eye piece design can be adjusted to any viewing position by simply loosening the adjustment collar on the center of the body to fit any situation. Comes with a micro adjustable horizontal - vertical table top tripod and durableattractive aluminum foam filled case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.The spotting scope was awarded Great Buy as seen in Outdoor Life magazine's gear test issue.

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