The brand ‘Konus’ has introduced about 8 models in its spotting scope category, apart from the compact models, the model under review is the one with the basic technical for the outdoor observations.
Model: Konus Konuspot-65 15-45×65 Spotting Scope
This spotting scope belongs to the high quality prismatic type that ensures observation with the zoom effects. The angled eyepiece is makes it comfortable for the user to locate the desired objects. Discovering the things present at a long distance with few simple adjustments is an interesting aspect of this model.
Design: Konus Konuspot-65 Zoom Prismatic Spotting Scope comes with the black and dark green combination of body colour. The length of the product is 444mm and it weighs 670 grams that makes it a portable equipment to carry along easily. Be it, the user is a traveller or a hiker or a nature wanderer this product serves a good companionship. It comes with the tripod stand to set the user hands free and the observation can go along longer hours than ever before.
Magnification: 15x – 45x
This states the magnification ability of the device. Being capable of enlarging the images 15 times to 45 times of its original size gives a detailed view of the images. The zoom effect is with the control knob that can tune easily as per the user wishes. This is best suited for the moving objects like the wild life or the birding. With the support of this device, it is not required to wait for the objects to be stand still but observation is even possible with the moving objects.
Aperture: 65mm
The brightness of the images is quite good even during the time before the dawn and after the dusk hours with its objective lens diameter of 65mm. The lens is been found to be multi coated and makes viewing a pleasure with out the stress of glare and flare.
Field of view: 34m at 15x, 12m at 45x
Considering the field of view at the distance of 1000m, it makes possible to bring the images close to 34m at the magnification of 15x and 12m at the magnification of 45x. Quite good enough to get close to the viewing objects. Thrilled will be user to view those ferocious wild animals.
Exit pupil: 4mm at 15x, 1.3mm at 45x
The exit pupil also determines the eye relief of the device to help comfort the users wearing spectacles. This Spotting Scope has an exit pupil measuring 4mm at 15x magnification and in case of 45 x magnification, it is 1.3mm.
Miscellaneous:
Konus Konuspot-65 General Outdoor Spotting Scope with Tripod consists of 45degree tilted eye piece, which gives the user easy viewing and spotting of the far away objects. It comes with the photo adapter and is interesting information of the user with its compatibility to photograph. Available is the tripod bush, as the user desires it can install on the tripod for hands free observation. Included with this model is the tissue case to make carrying easy.
Konus 7116 Spotting Scope with Tripod - Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Konus |
| Model Name | Konuspot-65 15-45×65 Spotting Scope |
| Model Number | 7116 |
| Dimension | L 444 mm |
| Type | Zoom prismatic Spotting Scope |
| Magnification | 15-45x |
| Aperture | 65 mm |
| Field of view @ 1000m | 34m at 15x 12m at 45x |
| Optical coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Eye piece | 45 degree tilting |
| Application | Outdoor observation and way laying |
| Tripod bush | Yes |
| Photo adapter | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 4mm at 15x 1.3mm at 45x |
| Weight | 670 grams |
| Tissue case | Included |
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
