Specifications

Capacity

Capacity data enable spotting scopes to be compared with one another.

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Type of build

Distinguishes the type or direction of the eyepiece position on a spotting scope.

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Zoom spotting scope

Viewing posture

Straight view

Magnification

Specifies how much larger an object appears compared to when viewed with the naked eye. For most spotting scopes, variable magnification zoom eyepieces are available.

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36 (12-36x)

Front lens diameter (mm)

Front lens diameter

Determines the light intensity or brightness of the image. The larger the front lens diameter, the better the spotting scope performs in low light conditions.

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Exit pupil (mm)

Exit pupil

The diameter of the beam of light, which enters the eye through the eyepiece. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image.

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5,0 (12x) - 1,6 (36x)

Lens coating

Optical surfaces are metallized with coatings to increase the optical performance of the instrument.

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fully, multiple

Focusing system

System for the focusing of objects. Usually a focusing wheel or a rotating ring.

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focus ring

Special features

Spotting scopes may be equipped with additional functions.

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Eyepiece included

Some spotting scopes come with the (zoom) eyepiece included. Usually it is possible to tell from the spotting scope description whether an eyepiece is included.

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includes zoom eye piece

Zoom eyepiece included

A zoom eyepiece offers variable magnification within the range indicated on the eyepiece.

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yes (Securely mounted)

Built-in digital camera

Some spotting scopes have an integrated digital camera for digiscoping. The advantage: especially compact, and no further camera equipment is required.

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Splash-proof

May only be exposed to moderate moisture or light drops of water.

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yes

Watertight

Watertight optics are equipped with special seals and are gas-purged. This is usually with nitrogen or argon gas. Since these gases are heavier than air, they cannot escape.

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yes

Lens hood

A removable lens cap. Useful to avoid lateral reflections and condensation.

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Turnable pipe clamp

Rotating tube clamp

The spotting scope can be turned to the right or left for a comfortable viewing position.

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Threaded tripod connector

1/4" thread for mounting onto any standard photographic tripod.

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