How to Buy a Spotting Scope

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07-08-2024 |
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A telescope is a small telescope, used by amateurs (but also by scientists) to magnify distant objects.It is used in birdwatching (amateur observation of birds), in astronomy or even in target shooting.It is important to purchase a scope with a magnification value and features appropriate for the use you intend to make of it.

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Decide whether to buy a linear or angled spotting scope. Many prefer linear viewing scopes, in which the eyepiece is parallel to the objective.In an angled scope, the eyepiece is tilted 45 or 90 degrees to the body of the scope itself.
- Buy a linear spotting scope if you intend to use it to observe birds from the seat of a car, or to observe objects that are approximately at eye level.
- Buy an angled spotting scope if you intend to use it to observe objects placed at different angles, above or below your eyes.In fact, an angled scope allows you to do this more comfortably.
Choose a waterproof spotting scope if you intend to use it outdoors a lot, so that you don't have problems in any type of weather. Some scopes have rubber lens protectors:protecting the lenses from water is necessary to prevent condensation from forming and thus worsening visibility.
If you plan to often take the spotting scope with you on trips, or on outings in the countryside, it is better to choose a lighter model.
A telescope can cost roughly between 150 and 1500 euros.More expensive models have better lenses and provide a higher quality image.
There are also spotting scopes on the market with an optical system that allows the length of the body to be reduced for the same focal length, thus making them more comfortable and compact. Also consider this option.
The coating makes the lens brighter and reduces reflections (also reducing visual fatigue):the thicker the coating, the clearer and brighter the resulting image.
By "exit pupil" we mean the diameter of the column of light coming out of the telescope.With higher magnifications you have a smaller exit pupil, and a darker image.
Interpupillary distance is the distance from your eyes that you can hold the eyepiece and still see the entire image.
The field of view is the width of the circular area that can be framed with the telescope.A wider field of view makes it easier to observe animals or moving objects.
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Choose the appropriate magnification and objective diameter values. Measurements are normally indicated by two numbers with an "x" separating them (for example "45 x 60").
- The first value indicates the magnification.A 45 x 60 telescope, for example, allows you to see the framed object as if it were 45 times closer.
- The second value indicates the diameter of the lens.A 45 x 60 spotting scope has a 60 mm diameter objective lens.A lens with a diameter larger than average (such as 60 mm) allows a greater quantity of light to enter, to the advantage of the brightness of the image.
You can buy the spotting scope in shops that sell items for outdoor sports, trekking, hunting and birdwatching enthusiasts, or even in optical shops.
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If you want to have more choice, and probably also spend less, you can also buy the spotting scope online. There are sites dedicated exclusively to the sale of riflescopes, such as the Italian site Vortexoptics.it.A good choice of riflescopes is also present on generic sites such as Amazon.
- Search the internet for reviews of the models you are considering, so you can find out their strengths and weaknesses.
it is important to be protected in case of problems, or even if you decide to change the chosen model with a different one.

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Advice

Use a tripod to aim the scope more precisely and keep it steady and stable.
Also consider purchasing a used spotting scope in good condition:they can be found for example on eBay, Amazon or Craigslist.

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