Celestron Refractor Ultima 80 - 45 Degree Spotting Scope Review
For those who quest for observation beyond the reach of normal eye would generally opt for the magnification device and from the many forms of optical magnifying equipment these Spotting Scopes have also taken a prominent position.
Perfect from a well-established manufacturer ‘Celestron‘ who has launched many optical products in tune to the requirement of its customers has set a benchmark in terms of quality, performance and style.
Celestron Ultima 80-45° Spotting Scope belongs to the ‘Ultima Series’ of the brand that falls into the mid-range category. Rich in terms of technical and structure and so is the performance of this model. It comes handy for the nature lovers and for the many who involve in outdoor observations.
Optical Type: Reflector
Having embedded with the reflector type of construction it outsmarts in terms of sturdiness and the high light gathering ability. It is been designed with the use of lens rather than mirrors and hence it is sometimes complained to be bulkier.
Aperture / Objective lens diameter: 80mm
This defines the size of the lens and obviously the higher the diameter better is the light gathering ability. However, Celestron Ultima 80 - 45° Reflector Spotting Scope serves well in this ability and it transforms the images 50% better than the normal ones.
Focal Length / Focal Ratio: 480mm / 6
In essence, this denotes the output size of the viewing image. In relation to these 2 terms, the objects is been seen closer than expected. It also makes the model suitable for viewing far off objects like the mountain peak or flying high birds.
Viewing:
The various features involved to determine the desired viewing experience are the angle of view that is 45 degree and the angular field of view and the liner field of view. It is also impressive that puts forth the objects are the distance of 1000 yards as close as 105 ft. further, the close focus system works to view the closer objects up to 27ft.
Magnification / Eyepiece: 20-80x / 8-24 zoom
The general magnification is good enough and along with the eyepiece its ability is been added. Together they make a great combination to outsmart the rest of the models and literally, the images can view with many details.
Eye relief: 18mm at 20x
With the support of this long eye relief, Celestron Ultima 80 -45 Degree Spotting Scope transforms to be supportive to the spectacle users. It eliminates the stress of using this equipment and like others longer observation time is been enjoyed.
Specialties: Waterproof / Fog proof / Rain guard
This equipment has an amazing designed and added to it is waterproof technology as it is been completely sealed and has nitrogen purged that makes it even fog proof and dust proof. Working with it gives an excellent experience without the fear of rain; its rain guard system protects the formation of droplets and gives a clearer vision.
Adaptability: Tripod / Camera
Celestron Ultima 80-45 Zoom Spotting Scope seems to be adaptable to the tripod operation and the for the camera it is been provided with a built-in thread on the eyepiece that hold it firmly to give an undisturbed observation time and by setting the hands free it allows to take notes or do adjustments.
Warranty: No fault warranty
This warranty supports the user to a greater extend regardless the reason for the damage of the equipment the manufacturer replaces or repairs the product.
Verdict: Celestron Ultima 80-45° Waterproof / Fog proof Spotting Scope although has a rubber armouring, it is not the usual kind of the sticky one but it has been made in high quality and consists of grains that do not put the user to the second thought. Although best suited for the middle level users it puts forth the technology embedded in the high-end models. Working with it will doubtlessly give fun filled experience.
Celestron Ultima 80, 45 Degree Spotting Scope - Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Model Name | Refractor Ultima 80 - 45° Spotting Scope |
| Type / Category | Refractor |
| Magnification | 20-60x |
| Focal length | 480mm |
| Focal Ratio | 6 |
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Eye piece | 8-24 zoom |
| Optical coating | Multicoated |
| Finder scope | Sighting tube |
| Optical tube length | 16 inches / 40.64 cms |
| Angle | 45 degree |
| Angular field of view | 2″ - 1″ |
| Linear field of view @ 1000 yards/metres | 105 ft |
| Close focus | 27 ft |
| Camera adaptable | Built-in T-thread on the eyepiece |
| Eye relief | 18mm |
| Rain guard | Yes |
| Water proof / Fog proof | Yes |
| Rubber armouring | Yes |
| Weight | 1615.92 grams |
| Tripod | Yes |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Warranty | No fault Warranty |
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