SPOTTING SCOPES?

[BUGLEMN]

I KNOW THIS IS LIKE BEATING A DEAD HORSE. BUT IF YOU HAD A $1000.00 TO SPEND ON A SPOTTING SCOPE, WITH TRIPOD, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR SET UP. I KNOW SOME WILL SAY SAVE ON GO GET THE BEST. BUT I NEED SOMETHING FOR RIGHT NOW AND THEN I'LL UPGRADE LATER. I DON'T DO MUCH BACK PACK HUNTING. BUT WHEN HUNTING, I WALK ALOT TO GET AWAY FROM PEOPLE. I WOULD LIKE IT TO FIT IN MY BADLANDS 2200 (OLD STYLE), AND TRIPOD. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT.

BUGLEMN

 

[ForkWest]

Search up Vortex!

 

[couesbitten]

Have a read through this post if you haven't already, I think that you'll find it interesting and informative. Scott

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID27/580.html

 

[fatrooster]

For $1,150.00 you can get a Zeiss 65mm spotter with the FL high quality glass. I don't know if they still do it but Zeiss used to throw in a free tripod with thier spotters. I've heard nothing but great reviews about Vortex so you may want to look into thier spotters. Goodluck, fatrooster.

 

[COLO3D]

I bought my Vortex Skyline 20-60x80 from Doug at Cameraland and have been completely happy with it. I had a Nikon Sky and aEarth previously, the Vortex has a much larger field of view when zoomed in and it is clear and sharp to the edges. Rumor has it their HD or ED version, that is coming soon, is even better and would still be in your price range.

As far as tripods, I have a Bogen 3001BD and the 3265 head. If I had it to do over again, I would buy the K&K from Sportsmans, it is lighter and has a superior head to mine.

 

[BUGLEMN]

SOUNDS LIKE THE VOTEX IS SWEET. I LOOKED AT THE NIKON A T SPORTMANS WAREHOUSE 20/60/80 AND I LOVE THE PRICE AND THE END OF THE SLEEVE THAT OFFERS SHADE WHEN SPOTTING. DOES THE VORTEX OFFER THIS AND WHEN IS THE HD GOING TO BE READY. THANKS FOR THE THREAD.

BUGLEMN

 

[couesbitten]

If you haven't already, you can go directly to the Vortex website, look at their products and also e-mail them with questions about availability dates. I e-mailed them about their new 15X binos, and got a reply the next morning. Here's the link below. Scott

http://www.vortexoptics.com/

 

[Hooked_on_Coues]

look at Minox. Great glass for the money.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Zeiss Show Sample - Spotting Scopes
#528012 Diascope 65 T* FL Angled - Silver $949.99
#528003 Diascope 85 T* FL Straight - Silver $1249.99
#528020 Vario (15-45/20-60x) Eyepiece $319.99


Pentax Show Sample PF80 ED Spotting Scope, in your choice of Straight or Angled, with the Pentax Zoom Eyepiece and the Soft Action Case for only $849.99
New Pentax PF65 ED Spotting Scope, in your choice of Straight or Angled, with the Pentax Zoom Eyepiece and the Soft Action Case for only $599.99


Spotting Scopes and Accesories
#040-109 Televid 62 Angled $799.99 No Outter Box
#040-108 Televid 62 Straight $749.99
#040-103 Televid 77 Straight $1074.99
#040-102 APO-Televid 77 Angled $1199.99
#041-012 Zoom Eyepiece 16-48x/20-60x with Locking Pin $399.99
#042-310 Televid 77 Angled Case $149.99

New Leica with Passport Warranty
#040-109 Televid 62 Angled with a Cert. Pre-Owned 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece $1249.99

Minox Show Sample Spotting Scopes:
#62210 MD 62 Straight with #62300 20-45x Zoom Eyepiece @ $549.99
#62211 MD 62W Angled with #62300 20-45x Zoom Eyepiece @ $579.99
#62213 MD 62 ED Angled with #62300 20-45x Zoom Eyepiece @ $729.99
#62211 MD 62 Angled with #62303 21-42x LER Zoom Eyepiece @ $649.99
#62213 MD 62 ED Angled with #62303 21-42x LER Zoom Eyepiece @ $849.99


Nikon Refurb Spotting Scopes
#8308 Prostaff 65mm 16-48x65 Straight Spotter @ $279.99
#8311 Prostaff 82mm 20-60x82 Straight Spotter @ $399.99
#7355 15-45x60 S&E Outfit @ $249.99
#7466 20-45x Fieldscope Zoom Eyepiece @ $124.99
#7466 Fieldscope Zoom Eyepiece @ $139.99

Swarovski Show Sample Spotting Scopes
#49604 ATS-80 Angled @ $1299.99
#49330 20-60XS Zoom Eyepiece @ $399.99

Check out all the demos and samples - http://www.cameralandny.com/demos.html

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]
www.cameralandny.com