Kowa TS-502 20x Straight Spotting Scope comes from the legendary company ‘Kowa Optimed Inc.’ that is been established way back during 1894. With the amazing history of accomplishing many goals, the brand created a wide portfolio of products in many diversified segments. This model is one that adds to the long list of its products.
Product overview: Kowa TS-502 20G Zoom Spotting Scope with the compact construction does feature with the lightweight making it easy for the user to go along easily. This is a straight model with the zooming power to help the user use for the target shooting. The length of this device is 235mm and the weight is as less as 380 grams. It is a reliable option of telescope that can use for the general terrestrial observation. This handy model comes with the grey attire with the dark and light shades of grey.
Magnification: Provided with this model are 2 eyepieces that vary in the power of 20x and 40x. The zoom function can be set as required and this eyepiece comes in the built-in type. Based on the utility of this device the zooming can be enhanced as for observing the general outdoor and the details of the sports event the adjustment of the eyepiece can make it look better.
Aperture of 50mm: With this objective lens diameter the user with his nose into the serious observing is been amazed to view the objects clearer, crispier and most importantly brighter. The light gathering ability is been said to be increased with its 50mm objective lens diameter.
Field of view at 1000m: When the user sticks on to the eyepiece of 20x, the field of view observed is 52m and in case of the user of 40x eyepiece it is 40.1m.
Exit pupil: Determining the size of the exit pupil is been based on the eyepiece set and it goes as 2.5mm for the 20x and 1.25 for the 40x. This feature again determines the clarity of the observing images.
Focusing range: With this Spotting Scope the user is been offered smooth focusing with the focus knob that is been embedded in the device. The minimum focus distance is 6m and the maximum goes as infinity.
Features: The user-friendly feature makes it easy for handling. The use of sight line for the quick alignment allows the user to set from the low to the high magnification power. The focusing knob can also be adjusted with just the use of a single finger. Kowa TS-502 Compact Spotting Scope is also been found to consists of a built-in monopod or the tripod mount screw. Although there is no compulsory use of the monopod and the tripod, while using them during high magnification setting the images is been pictured clear and shake free.
Warranty: The lifetime warranty given by the manufacturer for this model makes it complete one.
Kowa TS-502 Spotting Scope – Review, Specification Details
| Manufacturer | Kowa |
| Model Name | TS-502 20x straight Spotting Scope |
| Model Number | TS-502 |
| Dimension | Length – 235 mm |
| Weight | 380 grams |
| Magnification | 20x |
| Aperture | 50 mm |
| Field of view @ 1000m | 52m at 20x 22.7m at 40x |
| Optical coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Eye piece | Built-in 20x, 40x |
| Applications | Sports events, archery, target shooting and general outdoor observation |
| Tripod | Built-in monopod or tripod mount screw |
| Close focus | 6m |
| Exit pupil | 2.5mm at 20x 1.25mm at 40x |
| Special features | Light weight and compactness Zooming ability Focus range of 6m to infinity Straight design |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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