The company ‘Bresser’ was founded during the year 1957 and continuously expanded its product line from then. ‘Optical Distribution Services Ltd’ is the distributor of this brand in UK. It was during 1999, in order to sustain a leading business it was been sold to the ‘Meade Instruments Corporation’ in California.
Model: Bresser Dachstein 16-50×66 ED-APO Spotting Scope
This product is a ‘new addition’ to the brand with the step up in the features and handling comfort. It is a combination of advanced technology and the ease of use that makes it a unique model.
Type: BaK-4 Glass
It uses the Bak-4 type of glass for its construction to provide the user with the high optical quality in terms of resolution and the contrast levels. It uses the ED glass that is been fully multi-coated to provide better viewing quality.
Structure:
With the dimension of 377 x 110 x 187 mm, this grey with black colour spotting scope seems the one that gives an easy carry with the appropriate accessories. The blue colour band gives a professional appeal to the device. Being suitable for travel purpose, the weight does seem to support with 3470 grams. The body has a rubber armouring that just not protects the interiors but also provides the user with the sure grip.
Magnification: 16x-50x
The magnification of Bresser Dachstein 16-50×66 ED APO Astronomical / Terrestrial Spotting Scope ranges from 16x to 50x and this is the maximum magnification that can obtain from the supplied eyepiece. This model seems to be better than the ‘Meade RedTail 15-45×65′ and model lower than that. Even though it may tip a small difference, this model seems to be better in terms of various features that is to discuss.
Objective lens Diameter: 66mm
The size of the aperture being 66mm, it determines the light gathering ability of the device. Quite good to deliver the high resolution images with the expected brightness. It is also been capable of penetrating the dark sky to locate the celestial objects. More so, the vision of the Lunar, the stars and the comets come into observation.
Conveniences:
- Angular viewfinder - This supports easy viewing with its Angled View finder. It permits to user with the sharp focus and the stress less viewing for longer hours.
- Focus control – Available in this model is the special 2-speed focus control. With this Rotary control, the quick and accurate focus of the desired object can obtain. This suits well for the moving objects like the wild life observation. In this case, the user does not aim at stand still animals but the same result can obtain even with the moving animals.
- Waterproof / Fog proof – Since the spotting scope is purged with the nitrogen gas, this fill helps to protect from fogging. The airtight rubber armouring keeps it water proofed of 1meter for 60 seconds. This makes the device both waterproof and fog proof.
- Compatibility – It is been designed with the tripod bush that allows the device to be mounted on the tripod confidently. This provides the user an undisturbed and shakes less observation that can last longer than before.
Accessories:
Bresser Dachstein 16-50×66 ED-APO Waterproof Spotting Scope permits a stay on carrying case that is been included with the purchase.
Bresser Dachstein ED APO Spotting Scope - Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Bresser |
| Model Name | Dachstein 16-50×66 ED APO Spotting Scope |
| Dimensions | 377 x 110 x 187 mm |
| Prism | BAK 4 |
| Magnification | 16x - 50x |
| Aperture | 66 mm |
| Eye piece | Yes |
| Focus | 2-speed focusing system |
| Cover | Stay-on cover |
| Brightness | 16 |
| Application | Astronomical, wild life and general outdoor |
| Tripod bush | Yes |
| Rain guard | Yes |
| Water proof | Yes, 1m for 60 sec |
| Fog proof | Yes |
| Rubber armouring | Yes |
| Weight | 3470 grams |
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Saturday, September 5th, 2009
