Celestron Ultima 65 18 to 55x65 Straight Spotting Scope

Celestron Ultima 65 18 to 55x65 Straight Spotting Scope Review

Celestron Ultima 65 18 to 55x65 Straight Spotting Scope Feature

• Multi-coated optics for a clear view
• Zoom eyepiece for 18-55x magnification
• 45 degree viewing angle for comfort
• Sight tube for quick targeting

The Celestron Ultima 65 Straight Spotting Scope is the smallest and most affordable scope in Celestron's popular Ultima series, yet it delivers surprisingly good views. The Ultima 65 is a refractor style spotting scope with multi-layer anti-reflection coatings on the objective lens and on the zoom eyepiece. The zoom eyepiece delivers sharp images with a magnification range from 18X up to 55X. The Ultima 65 package includes a padded soft case for the scope, a hard case for the removable eyepiece, and a T-thread adapter so you can attach a camera. The "straight-thru" viewing configuration is easier to point at moving targets, and is particularly handy on a bench top or even a car window mount.

The focus ranges from 20 feet to the horizon with just a few turns of the focus knob. When I fold down the rubber eye cup I can keep my glasses on and see the whole 1.7 degree field of view at 18X magnification. The 1.7 degree field of view seems a bit narrow, but it is sharp from edge to edge. With my glasses on I need very little focus adjustment while I crank the zoom eyepiece from 18X up to 55X. Often though I like to take my glasses off while observing in order to take in the full field of view. I like the fact that the Ultima 65 gives me a sharp image either way.

The drawback of the tradition crown and flint achromatic lens used in the Ultima 65 Spotting Scope is a bit of false color, also known as blue fringing or chromatic aberration. Blue fringing is very well controlled at 18X magnification, and even when I zoom up to the maximum 55X magnification the false color seems less intrusive than what I see in some 80mm spotting scopes. Celestron also offers the Ultima 80 which produces a brighter image with a wider field of view, and the Regal 65 F-ED spotting scope which uses exotic ED glass lenses to virtually eliminate blue fringing and produce the sharpest possible high power views.

Celestron's Ultima 65mm Straight Spotting Scope combines sharp multi-coated optics with a good quality zoom lens in a compact waterproof package. Top it off with a lifetime "No-Fault" warranty and the Celestron Ultima 65 is one of the best low-cost spotters available. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

Sharp multi-coated optics

Good zoom eyepiece

Waterproof design

Lifetime no-fault warranty

Cons:

Narrow field of view Celestron(r)'s Ultima Refractor 65 Straight View spotting scope is more versatile than ever and now waterproof. Featuring multi-coated optics to provide extra clarity and brilliance, the Ultima 65 performs extremely well under all light conditions. It's ideal for all types of outdoor viewing activities, including bird watching, nature and wildlife, target shooting, and even astronomy. The design is accented with graceful contours for easy use.

NcSTAR 30 - 90x90 mm Spotting Scope with Tripod Green

NcSTAR 30 - 90x90 mm Spotting Scope with Tripod Green Review

NcSTAR 30 - 90x90 mm Spotting Scope with Tripod Green Feature

• High Quality Precision ground multi coated lenses for clear and crisp image
• External quick focus knob
• Protective rubber armor outer coating
• Nitrogen filled and o-ring sealed
• Built-in sliding sunshade
• Includes tripod, soft carry case, and lens caps

NcSTAR 30 - 90x90 mm Spotting Scope. Get up close, AFFORDABLY! Don't just be in nature, experience it! The NcSTAR 30-90x90 mm Spotting Scope is your passport to a world of up-close, eye-opening encounters! With a BIG light-hoarding 90 mm precision ground lens for bright, crisp images, tripod for stable sighting and protective rubber armor outer coating, it's ideal for hunting, bird watching or just getting a better view of nature's beauty. And you get it all for an awesomely affordable price... what a score! More: External quick-focus knob; Multi-coated lens reduces glare, enhances contrast; Nitrogen-filled and o-ring sealed for optimal performance when the weather's not; Built-in sliding sunshade; Tripod, soft carry case and lens covers included; F.O.V.: 78' (30X), 33' (90X) @ 1000 yards; 3.0 mm exit pupil @ 30X; Weighs approx. 58 ozs., 112.5 ozs. with tripod; Measures 20 5/16" l. Order Today! NcSTAR 30-90x90 mm Spotting Scope with Tripod, Green

BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope with Tripod, Soft Carrying Case And Premium Hard Case

BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope with Tripod, Soft Carrying Case And Premium Hard Case Review

BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope with Tripod, Soft Carrying Case And Premium Hard Case Feature

• Soft carrying case
• Premium hard case
• Panhead lever tripod
• 100% Waterproof
• Limited lifetime warranty
• 100 percent waterproof and fogproof; shock-absorbing armor
• Angled spotting scope with 20-60x magnification and 60mm objective lens
• Comes with soft and hard carrying cases; weighs 2.86 pounds
• Glare-reducing extendable sunshade; includes panhead lever tripod
• Multicoated optics deliver crisp, clear views even in low light conditions

Blackhawk spotters set the standard for portability, optical performance, and value, and this 20-60x60 angled scope is no exception. The Blackhawk offers a variable 20x to 60x magnification range, allowing you to lock on to your subject and zoom in for greater detail--an essential trait for the hunter, target shooter, birder, or outdoor naturalist. The scope's multicoated optics and large 60mm objective lens, meanwhile, deliver crisp, clear views, ensuring a performance that soars beyond your expectations. And the Blackhawk spotter is 100 percent waterproof and fogproof, with a shock-absorbing armor helping it hold up to rough conditions. Other details include a glare-reducing extendable sunshade, a panhead lever tripod, and both soft and hard carrying cases. Blackhawk spotters are backed by Barska's limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 20 to 60x
• Objective lens: 60mm
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Prism type: Porro
• Prism glass: BaK-4
• Eyepiece system: Angled
• Exit pupil: 3mm @ 20x; 1mm @ 60x
• Field of view: 91 feet @ 1,000 yards (20x); 45 feet @ 1,000 yards (60x)
• Close focus: 23 feet
• Eye relief: 18mm @ 20x; 15mm @ 60x
• Length: 14.86 inches
• Weight: 2.86 pounds
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

About Barska
Barska is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition within the optics industry, with corporate offices in La Verne, California, and warehouses and distribution centers in La Verne and Shanghai, China. Barska offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products, such as binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, and telescopes. The product range has been designed and built with the latest optical technology, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite leisure time outdoor activities, including bird watching, outdoor observation, hunting, fishing, stargazing, concerts, and sporting events.

20-60x60 WP Spotting Scope

Brunton Echo 50mm Spotting Scope 12-36X50

Brunton Echo 50mm Spotting Scope 12-36X50 Review

Brunton Echo 50mm Spotting Scope 12-36X50 Feature

• Versatile spotting scope with 12x through 36x power magnification
• 50mm objective lens made of BaK-4 prism glass with full multi-coating
• 205-foot field of view at 1,000 yards; tripod/monopod compatible
• Waterproof and fog-proof housing; 20-foot close focus range
• Measures 8.6 x 3.7 x 2.3 inches (W x H x D); five-year warranty

This versitile scope from Brunton brings the sporty Echo line an easy-to-pack spotter with great performance features. With 12X through 36X power magnification, this 50 mm scope offers something extra when viewing over distance. Get a wide crystal clear picture thanks to BAK-4 glass and a whopping 203-foot field of view. And at a lightweight 21 ounces, this scope is easy to bring along wherever you go.

Specifications:

• 8.6" x 3.7" x 2.3"
• 21 ounces
• 12-36x
• 50mm
• 20 feet close focus 4.2mm exit pupil
• 20mm eye relief
• 205 ft FOV @ 1000yds
• BaK-4 prism glass
• Multi-coated
• Includes case and lens covers
• Waterproof / fogproof
• Nitrogen filled
• Super compact design
• Tripod /monopod compatiable
• Five-year warranty

This versatile scope brings the sporty Echo line an easy-to-pack spotter with great performance features. With 12X through 36X power magnification, this 50 mm scope offers something extra when viewing over distance. Get a wide crystal clear picture thanks to BAK-4 glass and a whopping 203-foot field of view. And at 21 oz, this scope won't break your back, or the bank. Five year warranty. Contact us for Customer Service, Technical and any other question at 1-800-443-4871 (or) support@brunton.com

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

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

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

• Complete waterproof and fogproof protection for all weather conditions
• Variable zoom magnifications from 20x-60x for different applications with a glare reducing sun-shade
• Multi-coated optics and massive objective lens increases light gathering ability thus delivering brighter images in low light conditions
• Ergonomically designed with shock-absorbing rubber armor for maximum protection and enhancing overall handling
• Convenient and portable as includes tripod, soft carrying case and premium hard side aluminum case

The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope is a terrific value because it offers very good optical performance in a compact and affordable package. The scope itself features Mossy Oak camouflage, waterproof design, multicoated optics, and a zoom eyepiece with magnification ranging from 20X up to 60X. The accessories include a light weight table-top tripod, a soft carrying case, and a durable hard shell case that will allow the rubber armored scope to stand up to a lifetime of use.

The Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope uses a multi-coated objective lens and rugged porro-prism design for bright, clear images. In side-by-side tests, the multi-coated optics show me an image with noticeably improved contrast and clarity. At 100 yards, I can clearly focus in on a target, even when I crank the magnification up to the maximum 60X. When I use the scope for wildlife spotting, I like to use 20X to 30X magnification; 30X gives me an ideal combination of sharp images and a wide field of view, perfect for identifying Puffins and Pelicans along the coast.

I also like the compact size and light weight of the Blackhawk 60. At only 14 inches long and weighing less than two pounds, the Blackhawk 60 is light enough to use a photo tripod such as the SLIK U-9000 in the field. Like other entry level spotting scopes, the Barska Blackhawk 60 uses an Achromatic objective lens, which means that some false color or blue fringing is noticeable at high power.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the binoculars and spotting scopes imported by Barska the last few years. The Barska Blackhawk 60mm Camouflage spotting scope simply offers very good optical performance for a very reasonable price. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Excellent price/performance ratio
• Very good Achromatic optics
• Waterproof design with rubber coating
• Premium hard shell case included

Cons:

• Blue fringing noticeable at high power
• Limited eye relief for eyeglass wearers

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.

Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope

Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope Review

Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope Feature

• Multi-Coated Optics
• Sight tube for quick targeting
• Soft Carrying Case
• Zoom Eyepiece
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Celestron’s popular Ultima 80mm Zoom Spotting Scope offers images that are noticeably brighter and sharper than entry level 60mm spotters. The Ultima 80 is a refractor style spotting scope with an Achromatic objective lens. Excellent light transmission is assured by multi-layer anti-reflection coatings on the objective lens as well as on the zoom eyepiece and the BAK-4 prisms. The multi-coated 80mm objective lens delivers 77% brighter views than a 60mm scope, and the built in zoom lens produces sharp images from 20X all the way up to 60X magnification.

The Ultima 80 features a sleek, waterproof design and includes a padded soft case with zippers on both ends so the scope can be protected even while mounted on a tripod. Including the eyepiece the Ultima 80 measures just over 18 inches long and weighs about 3.6 pounds. The rubber eyecup can be removed to expose a standard “T-thread” for attaching a camera. I like the 45* angled eyepiece because I can use a shorter tripod to support the spotting scope while viewing or while taking pictures with a small camera attached to the eyepiece.

The focus ranges from 27 feet to the horizon with just a few turns of the focus knob. When I fold down the rubber eye cup I can keep my glasses on and see the whole 2 degree field of view at 20X magnification. With my glasses on I need very little focus adjustment while I crank the zoom eyepiece from 20X up to 60X. Sometimes though I like to take my glasses off while observing because the view seems to have just a little more contrast and sharpness. I like the fact that the Ultima 80 gives me a sharp image either way.

The drawback of the tradition crown and flint achromatic lens used in the Ultima 80 Zoom Spotting Scope is a bit of false color, also known as blue fringing or chromatic aberration. Blue fringing seems well controlled at 20X magnification, but it becomes increasingly noticeable as I zoom up to 60X. Celestron also offers the Ultima 80ED and the Regal 80 F-ED spotting scopes which use exotic ED glass lenses to virtually eliminate blue fringing and produce the sharpest possible high power views.

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Alpen Micro Adjustable Table Top Tripod

Alpen Micro Adjustable Table Top Tripod Review

Alpen Micro Adjustable Table Top Tripod Feature

• Micro-adjustable tabletop tripod for spotting scopes of cameras
• Adjusts from 10 to 13 inches tall, and up to 16 inches with legs bunched
• Quick-adjust knob for fast target acquisition; compact housing
• 2 fine-tuning adjustment options for windage and elevation
• Fits all spotting scopes and cameras with standard mounts

Stabilize your spotting scope or camera without sacrificing your mobility with the Alpen micro-adjustable tabletop tripod. Designed to fit all spotting scopes and cameras with standard mounts, the tripod adjusts from 10 to 13 inches tall in its default configuration, or up to 16 inches tall by moving the legs closer together. It also makes it easy to acquire your target, with a quick-adjust knob for fast target acquisition and two fine-tuning adjustments for windage and elevation. Equipped with a compact housing that fits easily in most spotting scope or camera bags, the tripod carries Alpen's lifetime warranty.

About Alpen Optics
Established in 1997, Alpen Optics produces a full line of binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and accessories designed to offer superior value to the consumer. The company produces more than 70 products and accessories chock full of features and benefits normally found on much more expensive brands. Alpen backs up its commitment to quality manufacturing with a limited lifetime factory warranty. Alpen is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Alpen's micro adjustable table top tripod features a quick adjust knob for fast target acusistion and two fine tuning adjustments for windage and elevation. Fits all spotting scopes and cameras with standard mount and features Alpens' lifetime warranty.

Celestron 52257 Ultima 100 Straight Spotting Scope

Celestron 52257 Ultima 100 Straight Spotting Scope Review

Celestron 52257 Ultima 100 Straight Spotting Scope Feature

• Fully Multi-Coated Optics Maintain Contrast & Eliminate Flair.
• Sight Tube for Quick Targeting.
• Bak-4 Prisms
• Zoom Eyepiece
• Waterproof

100mm (3.9") diameter 45° angled refracting spotting scope, waterproof, 540mm focal length (f/5.4), multi-coated optics, 22-66x zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft case.

UAG Stealth Black 15-40x50mm Compact Tactical Hunting Spotting Scope +Tripod+ Carry Case

UAG Stealth Black 15-40x50mm Compact Tactical Hunting Spotting Scope +Tripod+ Carry Case Review

UAG Stealth Black 15-40x50mm Compact Tactical Hunting Spotting Scope +Tripod+ Carry Case Feature

• Magnification: 15x-40x Zoom Adjustable
• Crystal Clear 50mm Objective Multi-Coated Lens
• Tripod Included-Extendable Sunshade-Carry Case
• Stealth Black Rubber Armored-Compact Design
• Perfect for Hunting-Shooting Range

Brand New. Official U.A.G.-Ultimate Arms Gear Brand. Stealth Black Color. Magnification- 15x - 40x-Zoom Adjustable. Objective Diameter-50mm .Field of view at 100 Yards- 2.5 FT. multi Coated Lens Coating. Easy One hand Operation. Compact Design. Rubber Armored. Soft Rubber Eye piece. Built_in Adjustable Sunshade. Wide Field of View. 3" Foldable Tripod Included. Lens protective Caps . CArry Case. Length-8.5" , Weight- 12.8oz.

Tasco World Class 20-60x60 Zoom Spotting Scope w/Mountable Tripod & 45 degree EP

Tasco World Class 20-60x60 Zoom Spotting Scope w/Mountable Tripod & 45 degree EP Review

Tasco World Class 20-60x60 Zoom Spotting Scope w/Mountable Tripod & 45 degree EP Feature

• Fully coated lens
• Waterproof and fogproof
• Includes tri-pod that also mounts on your car, perfect for when the wildlife gets a little too wild

The world comes alive when you look through the lenses of our World Class Spotting scopes. The 20-60x60mm World Class scope is ideal for hunters, birders, naturalists-anyone who wants to satisfy their wild side by getting in closer and clearer than ever before. See the sights at 20x to 60x from the comfort of a more upright position with its 45 degree eyepiece. Includes tripod that also mounts on your car, perfect for when the wildlife gets a little too wild.