Spotting Scope

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 29-10-2010, 23:02

hi folks,

thinking of one of these

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...tml?cm_vc=PPZ1

rather than large binoculars, already got some compact binos 6-13x 22
which are ok, but could do with more for mixture of teresteral and modest
celestial work.

similar sort of thing in argos, though has poor feedback, get feeling national
geographic is argos' own badge, suspect or hope that jessops know a bit
more about optics and if they put their name to it a better bet.

the jessops comes with a table tripod, ive already got full size tripod and
fancy one of these window mounts for use in car.

dont really get on with binos, must be my eyes or my age hence attractiveness
of the scopes.

any thoughts please.

harlowmaverick · 30-10-2010, 07:17

what are you going to be using it for?
20-60 x magnifcation is huge but very useable, and with a 80 mm odjective lens you should be soaking up lots of light, so low light looking should be good

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 30-10-2010, 08:14

long distance holiday work, shipping etc.

bit of night sky work,

compromise between big binos and affordable
telescope i thought plus for latter more portable.

years ago was warned off cheap telescopes for
sky work, told better of with decent binoculars.

so bought a tripod and mount adaptor for bins.
bins now long lost, my compact bins ok but dont
cut it for sky viewing. cant store big telescope
nor pratically take on hol which is when tend to
get clearest skys away from street light polution..

briggie · 30-10-2010, 09:25

i have a 18 times zoom on my new camera , it works quite well for most applications

Tony · 30-10-2010, 09:27

have a look at getting a second hand named scope( Bushnell/kowa)
They tend to be well looked after. my scope is 30 years old and does it's job.
Tony

Tony · 30-10-2010, 09:40

Try this for cheap and passable it will let you know if a scope is what you want also on the site are 10x50 bino's
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=105303
Tony

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 30-10-2010, 10:32

thanks fo r link i use 7day a lot didnt think of them for this,

looks like they have something similiar, smaller objective lens
at 60mm though her and for £60

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=105302

trouble is cant see before buy, have bought from jessops before
they're not jack of all trades and big chain if on travels.

29-10-2010, 23:02	#1
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30-10-2010, 08:14	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	long distance holiday work, shipping etc. bit of night sky work, compromise between big binos and affordable telescope i thought plus for latter more portable. years ago was warned off cheap telescopes for sky work, told better of with decent binoculars. so bought a tripod and mount adaptor for bins. bins now long lost, my compact bins ok but dont cut it for sky viewing. cant store big telescope nor pratically take on hol which is when tend to get clearest skys away from street light polution.. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

30-10-2010, 10:32	#7
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	thanks fo r link i use 7day a lot didnt think of them for this, looks like they have something similiar, smaller objective lens at 60mm though her and for £60 http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=105302 trouble is cant see before buy, have bought from jessops before they're not jack of all trades and big chain if on travels. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

30-10-2010, 07:17	#2
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	what are you going to be using it for? 20-60 x magnifcation is huge but very useable, and with a 80 mm odjective lens you should be soaking up lots of light, so low light looking should be good

30-10-2010, 09:25	#4
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	i have a 18 times zoom on my new camera , it works quite well for most applications

30-10-2010, 09:27	#5
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	have a look at getting a second hand named scope( Bushnell/kowa) They tend to be well looked after. my scope is 30 years old and does it's job. Tony

30-10-2010, 09:40	#6
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	Try this for cheap and passable it will let you know if a scope is what you want also on the site are 10x50 bino's http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=105303 Tony