If you’re interested in spotting scopes, I’d have a few tips – especially
if you’re relatively new and don’t want a scope that’s going to cost you
thousands.
First, smaller scopes (say 65mm) that magnify above 60 are only useful when
you have strong sunlight from behind you shining on the bird. The image normally
degrades to the point where you can hardly make out what you’re looking at.
(Again, before Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica, etc. owners argue, I’m talking about
scopes that cost less than the premium ones.)
Second, if you’re going to be hiking with the scope into the bush you want
a small one. The big ones get very heavy.
Third, for sea-watching you will be using the higher magnification. Those
Albatrosses can be a long way away.
I guess what I’m saying is that a large and heavy scope (80 or 100mm) is
good for sea watching, and you should take your binoculars (which are 8-10x
magnification) into the bush.
Bill
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:07 AM
Subject: [Birding-Aus] Spotting Scopes
Hello all,
I was hoping that someone may be able to provide some advice
on the following questions about spotting scopes – I was looking into buying one
for the purposes of bush-birding and seawatching:
- What magnification on a
spotting scope would be good? Is a spotting scope that starts at 10x
magnification and can zoom to 30x magnification better than a spotting scope
that starts at 20x magnification and zooms to 60x magnification?
- Is scope worth the
money?
- Any other general tips or
recommendations for spotting scopes?
Thank you for your
help.
Thanks again,
Drew Davison
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