Spotting Scopes

MD 50 – light weight, compact and travel friendly spotting scope

Minox MD 50 Birding Spotting Scope makes a great stand besides other models and proves to be travel friendly. Minox has designed it with the care for every minute detail. It projects to be the one with the fusion of powerful interiors and exclusive compact design. It is suitable for people of different category and particularly suitable for the Birders, nature enthusiasts, hunters and travelers.

In this expanding market although the upcoming models are many, this is a sure one to impress many. Positive goes its design and structure with its solid construction that is been made waterproof. It consists of a rotating collar and the helical focus wheel is wide and can be operated in a clockwise turn that offers the focus from close distance to the infinity. It comes with the eyepiece that is non-interchangeable and this eyepiece can be set in four different positions. The complete rubber armouring protects the mechanism in the best possible way.

Making it special are the rubber armouring, nitrogen filling, M-multi coating lens and the swivel tripod connection. The rubber armouring offer a good grip for the user and can be used even in the extreme of weather conditions. With the nitrogen filling it becomes waterproof and prevents fogging by condensation. It proves to be watertight for up to the depth of 5 metres and obviously, it is also dust proof.

User-friendliness: The dimension of Minox MD50 Waterproof and Fog proof Spotting Scope being a compact one with 213 x 63 x 123 mm and it weighs just 660 grams. It is truly a compact model and with this fusion of compact in size along with the steady structure makes this model robust and durable. It can also be easily carried in the backpack or as a travel luggage ensuring the excitement for the user all the time. Although it can be used as a hand held device all the time and it is also been designed for the tripod use.

Technical discussion:

Magnification: This Spotting Scope offers a range of magnification from 16x to 30x, the images can be viewed in a good quality right at the 16x magnification to around the highest magnification power. It also offers images with brightness and better contrast levels. If experienced some kind of colour fringes, it can be eliminated with proper eye positioning.

Aperture: The aperture of this MD-50 Spotting Scope is 50mm which is the diameter of the objective lens. The resolution of the images is been defined with this entrance. More so, if the user determines high light transmission and high contrast levels, one should opt for the lens that features with the multi-layer M coating. With out the question of doubt Minox makes sure that this model features with this exclusive coated lens and of course, the user is at the advantage of enjoying viewing in much better manner.

Focus range: This Spotting Scope is been designed with the focus range that starts as close as 5m and the user can take the view up to the infinity. This is better than the binoculars and it serves as good as the telescope.

Exit pupil: This defines the small round found in the objective lens and it measure ranging from 3.33mm -1.67mm based on the set magnification power. It also supports in the light gathering to make the viewing image clearer and better.

Eye relief: For the observer, who are the spectacle wearers this feature is a convincing point. The eye relief of Minox MD50 Travel  Spotting Scope ranges between 15mm to 11mm. It comforts the eye and ensures long hours of viewing without the strain.

Other details: This device offers a field of view of 160 – 100 feet at the distance of 1000 yards. This is great for watching nature and the wild life at relatively far off distance. Further the twilight factor states to be 27.4 to 38.7.

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Minox MD 50 Spotting Scope  - Technical Specifications, Features

Yukon, the American company is the innovator of various magnification products that caters to different field of application. They ensure versatility and are determined to offer products of lightweight, compact and durable ones.

Structural design: Yukon Scout 20×50 WaterProof  Spotting Scope comes with the black colour rubber armouring that is been designed for the proper grip. The length of the tube measures 9.1 to 14.6 inches. With its compact structure carrying it along all the way is easy. It comes with the premium eyepiece and lens. The diopter adjustment is also seen to be present. Looking into its technical features and the convenient factors makes this review an eye opener for many. This product weighs about 460.75grams.

Technical discussion:

Magnification: The power of such devices lies into its efficiency for magnification. This Spotting Scope offers the user the magnification of 20x, it determines the images under vision can be seen 20 times closer that it is actually present.

Aperture: With the objective lens diameter of 50mm, the objects come to vision with the brightness better than the lower models. It also plays a role in the compactness of the device. For this compact model, the relative aperture is a reasonable one.

Field of view / Close focus: The Field of view @ 1000 yards of Yukon Scout 20×50 Compact Spotting Scope is 54 yards. The higher the value more is the area that come under vision. In case of the close focus, it can view up to 10 yards close. The utility of this technology can be best felt while observing moving objects like birding, sports and wildlife.

Eye relief: The eye relief is been denoted in measurement and here in this device it is 12mm. This forms the average level of eye relief, as in case the higher is the value the better is the viewing comfort. More specifically for the spectacle wearers this level and the higher level of eye relief comfort.

Exit pupil: More similar to the aperture, the exit pupil present in the lens also determines the light gathering ability. The diameter of the exit pupil is 2.5mm. This makes the image reflect brighter and offers a better view of the objects.

Added specifies:

Diopter adjustment: Provided is the easy operating diopter adjustment that can be adjusted either 5 points more or less. The user is at ease to set the required diopter that supports the individual comfort viewing.

Lens: It is been known to produce a high-resolution images and that is been possible with its special multi-layered magnesium fluoride coating lens. This just not produces clear images but also offers sharp image solution.

Armouring: Encased with the rubber armouring, makes it durable and robust in appearance. It not only protects the internals from shock but also keeps it going as water proofed one and water resistant model.

Tripod: Accompanied with the tabletop tripod, this model also consists of the tripod Socket of ¼ inch. This sets the hands free and makes the observation lasts longer than expected.

Included accessories:  The various accessories that come inclusive with Yukon Scout 20×50 Travel Spotting Scope are Protective carrying case, Objective lens and eyepiece covers, Tabletop tripod, Window mount and Rifle stock/arm stabilizer pad.

Warranty: Yukon offers a limited lifetime warranty for this device.

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Yukon Optics Scout 20×50 Spotting Scope - Technical Specification Details

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

This model emerges as a product of ‘Olivon’, the efficient makers of optical products. Encouraging the possibility of observing the long-range objects is the basics of any spotting scope. Along with it, the brand has ensured various convenient features to make Olivon T80 Spotting Scope suitable for many applications like the general outdoor observation, naturists, sports events, wild life and even spotting the aircraft.

Prism type and lens: Olivon T80 20-60x Spotting Scope that comes embedded with the BAK-4 type of prism offers better focus and brings in clarity during the viewing experience. The user of this Spotting Scope and the lower end model can easily feel the difference during the viewing process. The lens that is available in it is fully multi-coated and they come with the broadband green colour coating. This model offers glare less and flare free vision of the viewing objects.

Magnification: Present in Olivon T80 20-60x Waterproof Spotting Scope is the zooming ability that goes by setting a minimum of 20x and can go up to 60x. This offers a powerful ability to view the far off objects. While observing the far off happenings makes it go the interesting manner and on the other hand it is also capable of offering a detailed observation of considerable closer objects.

Aperture: With the lens diameter of 80mm the light gathering ability is better that it offers a clear and brighter vision of the objects under view. The spotting scopes with 80mm aperture forms group with the higher-end models.

Features that adds up the convenience:

• The focus system being central allows the user to easily determine the required settings.
• Waterproof is the construction with the nitrogen gas fill that makes the resistant against water.
• The fully rubber coated body keeps it safe from the drops and hits; it also offers a sure grip when operated in the rainy conditions.
• The integral lens hood makes the observation easy a convenient.
• This Spotting Scope offers a rotating tripod mount, it is direct fastening to the Olivon tripod, and to also suit other tripod as it has a standard tripod bush.
• Compatible with the digiscope and the camera adaptors adds up its functionality.
• The package contents include a carry case.

Guarantee: Olivon T80 20-60x BAK4 Prism Spotting Scope comes with the lavish guarantee period for 10 years.

Olivon T80 Spotting Scope - Technical Specifications, Features

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.



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