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	Spotting Scopes & Telescopes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		To determine magnification, divide the focal length of the spotting scope by the focal length of the eyepiece.
		The ratio of the focal length of the spotting scope to the diameter (aperture) of its objective lens, in millimeters.
		The diameter, in millimeters, of the beam of light that leaves the eyepiece of the spotting scope is the "exit pupil".
	www.abirdshome.com /scopes.html (0 words)

	birding.com - Scope Buying Guide
		A spotting scope is a compact telescope designed primarily for terrestrial observing and is used in applications which require magnifications beyond the range of a typical binocular.
		Spotting scopes are ideally suited for such activities as long distance birdwatching and nature study (shorebirds and raptors, for example), telephotography, scenic observing, long distance microscopy, beginning astronomy and surveillance.
		The magnification of a spotting scope is actually a relationship of two independent optical systems-- the objective lens and the ocular (eyepiece).It is calculated by dividing the focal length of the objective lens by the focal length of the eyepiece and for most nature observing, 20 to 40X is quite adequate.
	www.birding.com /scopeGuide.asp (0 words)

	Spotting Scopes - Orion Telecopes & Binoculars
		Orion Spotting Scopes are telescopes that were designed primarily for terrestrial viewing.Considerably shorter and lighter than their astronomically dedicated cousins, spotting scopes with apertures between 50mm and 127mm (2 to 5 inches) are excellent for increasing our pleasure in any number of hobbies and research projects.
		A spotting scope set at 20-power would allow you to stand 50 feet from the nest and yet enjoy a view as if you were only 2 1/2 feet away - virtually close enough to touch it!
		Spotting scopes come in a variety of configurations, typically: Schmidt-Cassegrains and Maksutov-Cassegrains, in which mirrors are used to fold the light back on itself making the instrument more portable and convenient to use, and the more common refracting type.
	www.telescope.com /sdx/H3176.jsp (0 words)

	The advantages of the spotting scope over binoculars
		The spotting scope is a compact telescope designed largely for terrestrial observing and is used in applications that involve magnifications beyond the range of a typical binocular.
		Spotting scopes are perfectly suited for activities like long distance bird watching and nature study, telephotography, hunting, scenic observing, long distance microscopy, beginning astronomy and surveillance.
		Equipped with spotting scopes, you can spot a movement on the ground or air, from even as far as 200-300 yards away, and capture that mysterious bird in your scope, before it flies away, never to be seen for a long time.
	www.rugift.com /binoculars/spotting-scope-and-binoculars.htm (0 words)

	BirdCentral.com - spotting scopes and spotting scope
		Spotting scopes are telescopes configured for terrestrial viewing by using additional lenses to produce an upright image.
		The magnification range of most spotting scopes is in the 15x to 75x range and are designed to be used on a stable mount such as a tripod.
		Most spotting scopes also have a 60mm objective lens or larger to collect more light to compensate for the loss of light at higher magnifications.
	www.birdcentral.com /spotting_scopes.html (0 words)

	The Hermes 1 Spotting scope - Part I
		Spotting scopes are often one of the most overlooked and under-researched pieces of gear available to the shooter.
		Without a spotting scope you may never close in, visually, on that binocular target that may just be what you were looking for.
		A spotting scope is not only a must for calling long range shots, it can save you an immense amount of work, allowing you to get "close" to a target without ever having to leave the hide or move up to a dangerous physical distance to I.D. something.
	www.snipercountry.com /InReviews/HermesSpottingScope_1.asp (0 words)

	Alpen Outdoor Corporation - Alpen Waterproof Spotting Scopes
		Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions.
		ALPEN Spotting Scopes are nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.
		All ALPEN Spotting Scopes feature powerful lenses, and come standard with a durable, padded field carrying case (except #788 kit).
	www.alpenoutdoor.com /products/alpen_spotting_scopes.shtml (0 words)

	OpticsPlanet.com - FREE UPS on telescopes, microscopes, cameras, binoculars, night vision, radar guns, rangefinders, ...
		The distance a spotting scope can be held away from the eye and still present the full field of view.
		Spotting scopes are often referred to by two numbers separated by an "x".
		With a 15-45x60 variable power spotting scope, the object being viewed appears to be 15-45 times closer than you would see it with the unaided eye.
	www.opticsplanet.com /info/how_to_buy_spotting_scope.shtml (0 words)

	Bearman's Spotting Scopes And Binoculars--What I Like And Why
		Which scope is best for you would depend on how much you can afford to spend.
		This is especially handy when your tracking a fast moving animal like a wolf, bear, or flying eagle in the wild, and once the animal being followed stops, you don't have to lock the head in place to keep it in place.
		Spotting scopes on the other hand are designed to be tossed around, bounced in the vehicle, and generally withstand shock and stress without any harm.
	www.yellowstone-bearman.com /spotting_scopes.html (0 words)

	Choosing the Right Spotting Scope
		While binoculars are fine for general birding and sightseeing, a spotting scope is essential for viewing very distant subjects, or getting in tighter to study intricate details.
		When choosing a spotting scope, quality optics are the main consideration.
		For example, if you hike to your scenic spots, you¯ll want a compact spotter that fits in a day pack and weighs a pound or two at the most.
	www.telescopes.ca /resource/buying_guides/SpottingScope.html (0 words)

	Celestron Spotting Scopes
		The No-Fault provision of the warranty means that regardless of how the binocular or spotting scope may have been damaged or rendered unusable (fully or partially) by the owner of the binocular or spotting scope, Celestron will repair or replace the product without any questions asked*.
		We also added three Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scopes that perform exceptionally for both terrestrial and astronomical observing, and we redesigned and updated the existing Celestron spotting scope models.
		The picture on the left is a standard 50mm photo and the picture on the right was taken with a Celestron spotting scope (1000mm) at the same distance.
	www.celestron.com /prod_pgs/spot/index.htm (0 words)

	Laura's Optics Guide: Selecting a Spotting Scope for Birding
		Spotting scopes are also the instrument of choice when “digiscoping”— holding or securing a digital camera to the lens of optical viewing equipment to get a close-up photo of a distant bird.
		You can view stars with a typical spotting scope (though you won’t see as many as you could through an astronomical telescope), but you can’t view birds with a typical astronomical telescope, which simply is not designed to have the light gathering ability or the field of view necessary for finding and viewing birds.
		Especially with lower and mid-price spotting scopes, where otical compromises are made to keep them affordable, this is usually wiser than getting a zoom eyepiece.
	www.binoculars.org /birding/Optics/SelectScope.html (0 words)

	Birding Scopes
		For example, a spotting scope with a 640mm objective lens and a 32mm eyepiece would be a 20 power scope (640 ÷ 32 = 20).
		When these scopes are used on a window mount in a car, you don't have to twist your body so far as you would with a straight-through scope.
		Although the average 60mm scope is fine in the 15 to 40 power range, it simply can't work as well as an 80mm in dim light or under high magnification.
	www.birdwatching.com /optics/scopesbwd96.html (0 words)

	BOYDS' Spotting Stocks
		SPOT STOCK W (F) This universal mounting system is for rifle or spotting scopes.
		Spotting scopes can be attached to the mount block by the use of a large tensioning wheel.
		Made from standard grade walnut, our Spot Stock is an excellent device for mounting a rifle or spotting scope to eliminate the use of inefficient tripods by giving immediate offhand stability.
	www.boydboys.com /BrowseEbus/spotting.asp (0 words)

	Birding: Spotting Scope
		The straight thru 80mm Nikon scope can be had for $460 including the case and eyepiece.
		To get into the better quality scopes, Bushnell will be marketing the old Bausch & Lomb Elite spotting scope series with ED glass (sharper image than regular glass types).
		They will again call the scopes the Elite series, just with the Bushnell logo instead of B&L. These will be out in spring and cost around $700 or so.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Birding-1435/Spotting-Scope.htm (463 words)

	Leica Televid 62 APO Spotting Scope (Straight)
		A compact, premium-performance spotting scope with apochromatic color correction due to glass containing fluorite, producing a color-fringe-free image with unmatched sharpness.
		Five eyepieces are available for the 77mm and the 62mm spotting scopes.
		Due to the uniform bayonet mount, they are interchangeable between the spotting scopes.
	www.buytelescopes.com /product.asp?pid=4245 (0 words)

	Alpen Optics Spotting Scope Style #730
		The case is adaptable to fit most makes and models of spotting scopes.
		Each ALPEN spotting scope is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.
		All ALPEN Spotting Scopes feature powerful lenses, and come standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.
	www.afmo.com /Alpen_Optics_Spotting_Scope_Style_730_p/217-00162.htm (0 words)

	Leica Camera AG - Televid Spotting Scopes
		You are close to the action with Leica high-performance spotting scopes - the legendary 77 mm models with their large lens diameter, and the smaller and lighter 62 mm spotting scopes, whose imaging performance sets new standards in this compact class.
		A compact, lightweight spotting scope with high-performance optics; ideal for all those who require more mobility when in the outdoors.
		Each eyepiece is fully compatible between both scopes as the bayonet is the same for both spotting scopes.
	www.leica-camera.us /hunting_optics/televid_spotting_scopes (0 words)

	Telescopes, Celestron C-5 Spotting Scope, Cheap Price & High Quality (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The C5 spotting scope is an ideal choice for the serious bird watcher, nature lover or anyone who enjoys beautiful views -either from your home or in the field.
		Offering 4½ times more light gathering ability than a 60mm spotting scope and 2½ times more than an 80mm scope, Celestron's C5 is the clear choice when a powerful instrument delivering brilliant, crisp views is what you require.
		The C5 spotting scope is a wonderfully versatile instrument, and its near focus of approximately 20 feet allows you to observe plant life, wildlife, birds or insects with ease.
	www.scopecity.com /detail.cfm?ProductID=215 (0 words)

	Pentax Imaging - Spotting Scopes FAQ
		While all PENTAX spotting scopes are extremely comfortable to the user’s eye, the 45 degree angled eyepiece offers additional comfort to the back.
		PENTAX is proud to offer exceptional Eye Relief on all their Spotting Scopes.
		The eye relief you receive from a PENTAX Spotting Scope eye piece is extremely comfortable and helpful to any user, even if you are blessed with the use of glasses.
	www.pentaximaging.com /footer/faqs/faq_sport_optics_spotting.jsp (0 words)

	Leica APO-Televid 77 Spotting Scope Reviewed
		Michael and Diane Porter and a team of Iowa birders tested 24 spotting scopes for a review in the March, 2003, issue of Bird Watcher's Digest.
		The Leica scope goes beyond bright — it's brilliant, and it has incredibly sharp focusing ability from center to edge.
		The scope comes in angled and straight-through models, and with the special apochromatic lenses or with the less costly achromatic lenses.
	www.birdwatching.com /optics/scopes_rev_leica.html (0 words)

	Scope out Optics4birding: Spotting Scopes, Spotting Scope, Nikon Scope, Bushnell Scope
		With so many spotting scopes to choose from — we can help you buy the best quality scope you can afford.
		Swarovski Spotting Scopes, Kowa Spotting Scopes and Zeiss Spotting Scopes each have their own set of digiscoping adapters to attach your camera for that record snapshot!
		Spotting Scope Search - To see all the scopes by a single manufacturer, grouped by product line, click on the manufacturer's hotlinked name in the table below.
	www.optics4birding.com /scopes.aspx (0 words)

	Spotting Scopes - Spotting Scope
		Spotting Scopes bring you closer to the detail than any other optics choice.
		Every spotting scope represented by us has gone through our extensive spotting scopes review program.
		If you do not find a particular spotting scope listed then its review was most likely not favorable, and thus not worthy of your consideration.
	www.opticsspot.com /spottingscopes.aspx (0 words)

	Meade Instruments Corporation - Prismatic Spotting Scopes
		All Kestrel spotting scopes are constructed from lightweight polycarbonate and then rubber armor covered for a lifetime of use.
		The new line of RedTail Spotting Scopes from Meade were designed for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to go the distance.
		Built-In Sliding Sunshade – Each Condor spotting scope features a sliding sunshade that is built-in to the objective lens of the scope to further reduce glare.
	www.meade.com /binoculars/prismatic_spottingscopes.html (0 words)

	Pentax Imaging - Spotting Scopes
		PENTAX offers a selection of high-performance, affordable spotting scopes to accommodate all specialized viewing applications in the field.
		Our spotting scopes come in a variety of sizes, from the compact, 65ED portable models to the full size 80ED and 100ED models.
		Each spotting scope features extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to ensure images with more contrast and truer colors, rotating tripod collars, built-in sun shades, smc coating, and is waterproof-rated JIS Class 6 down to one meter.
	www.pentaximaging.com /products/sport_optics/spotting_scopes/index.jsp (0 words)

	Digital Imaging Accessory Review: Malibu Spotting Scope
		The scope (telescope or spotting) has to have a cylindrical eyepiece on which to clamp the adapter.
		The scope has a cradle to lock the angle of the scope's eyepiece, so it can be rotated while mounted on the tripod.
		Assuming the scope is in focus, you merely have to let the digicam focus through the scope (at infinity).
	www.imaging-resource.com /ACCS/MLB/MLB.HTM (0 words)

	Eagle Optics - Audubon Dimensions 80 Spotting Scope
		The Audubon Dimensions is a 24/7 kind of spotting scope with a large 80mm objective that gathers lots of light!
		Start by looking through the low-power finderscope to guide the spotting scope toward Saturn and then take a better look the rings through the 45x astronomical eyepiece.
		The Dimensions spotting scope comes with a handy table-top tripod and built-in adapter so you can also attach the Audubon Dimensions scope to a taller camera tripod.
	www.eagleoptics.com /index.asp?pid=3829 (0 words)

	Leupold Golden Ring Spotting Scopes
		This valuable kit includes the HD spotting scope, Leupold compact tripod, window mount, and digital camera adapter, all in a hard-side case.
		Our attention to detail has resulted in compact scopes that are rugged, absolutely waterproof, and guaranteed for life to work flawlessly in all conditions.
		With this kit, you get the Leupold Golden Ring 15-30x50mm Compact spotting scope, quick-detaching shoulder strap, custom padded belt case, lens covers, a specially designed mounting adapter that fits any 1/4-20 threaded mount (includes sturdy tabletop tripod), and a hard-side carrying case.
	www.leupold.com /products/birding_observation/spotting_scopes_GR.htm (0 words)

	Birding: swarovski st80hd spotting scope
		At the company I work for we have three people who own the Swarovski HD scopes, and if I had the disposable cash instead of the three boys I would have one myself.
		They really are one of the finest combinations of durability, ease of use, (a lot of us love the helical style focus) and optical quality.
		You don't mention if you might want to use the scope for anything other than visual use, but the Swarovki performs excellently with the telephoto adapters, and in particular with digital cameras used behind the zoom eyepiece for "digiscoping" at very high power.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Birding-1435/swarovski-st80hd-spotting-scope.htm (0 words)

	Zoom spotting scope
		A spotting scope can be taken as a terrestrial telescope in compact design with lower magnification and wider field of view than an astronomical telescope.
		Compared with a typical birding binoculars like 8x42 or 10x42, a zoom spotting scope, with the stability of a tripod, allows a birder to find the very distant subjects at 12x or 15x, then push to 45x or 60x to study the intricate details.
		Also, a 35mm camera body can be attached to all our spotting scopes for telephotography (with a T adapter).
	www.binocularschina.com /spottingscope.html (0 words)

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