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robw210
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Spotting scopes

Post by robw210 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:47 pm

Hi Guys
Im looking to replace my old Nikon spotting scope
This is a 15-45 ×60 .

What do you all use ? .
I want a scope thats good for long range serial reading and good performance in low light ...

What are your recommendations ?.

Many thanks
Rob
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tm74sqn
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Re: Spotting scopes

Post by tm74sqn » Thu Oct 31, 2019 4:22 pm

I used a spotting scope for years, but it gets very little use nowadays - not just lack of aircraft but also I prefer to us my bridge camera which has focal length from 35mm to 1200mm. Not brilliant photos, but almost always does the job!
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robw210
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Re: Spotting scopes

Post by robw210 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:12 pm

Thank for the reply
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Freeman Lowell
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Re: Spotting scopes

Post by Freeman Lowell » Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:04 pm

Rob,
Do you want to give the readers an idea of your budget? That might lever a few more replies.
Freeman (STX 30-70x95)
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robw210
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Re: Spotting scopes

Post by robw210 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:15 pm

Ok , fair point
Up to about £1000 .

Would love a swarovski ...but wsy too expensive

Rob
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