Great Deals on Spotting Scopes in Australia
Spotting scopes are optical devices used for a variety of outdoor activities such as birdwatching, hunting, wildlife observation, and nature photography. They can also be beneficial for astronomers, target shooters due to their high magnification power. They are larger and heavier than binoculars, but smaller and more portable than telescopes.
Some of the best spotting brands in Australia are Acuter, Celestron, National Geographic, Sky-Watcher, Unistellar and Stealth Cam.
Spotting scopes typically consist of a long, straight or angled body with a lens at one end and an eyepiece at the other. They usually have a 50mm to 80mm objective lens and magnification can be from 15x to 60x. Spotting scopes with a larger objective lens gather more light and produce brighter images. However, they can be bulkier.
If you are planning to buy a spotting scope, there’s a wide variety to choose from and can get a little confusing. Here’s what to consider when buying a spotting scope:
Shopping for Spotting Scopes Online
What to consider when buying a spotting scope online
Angled or Straight spotting scope (eye-piece placement):
In a straight spotting scope, the eyepiece is in line with the body of the scope, which means your line of view with the object is straight. They are great for beginners for activities that need quick target acquisition like moving objects (wildlife).
Angled spotting scopes have the eyepiece positioned at a 45-degree to the scope’s body. They are ideal when looking for longer periods of time and don’t need height adjustments for viewing through different positions.
Magnification:
Spotting scope magnification ranges between 15x to 60x. Higher magnification allows you to see more distant objects but images also get shakier and hard to focus.
Objective lens:
The quality of the image depends on both the magnification range and objective lens. Common objective lens sizes range from 50mm to 80mm. A large objective lens will make your spotting scope heavier to carry but will produce brighter and clearer images of distant objects.
Zoom lens:
The zoom lens in a spotting scope allows you to adjust the magnification of the scope within ranges such as 15-45x or 20-60x. Zoom lenses provide more versatility due to their magnification range. On the other hand, the fixed-magnification type eyepiece will provide a wider field of view than a similar magnification level of the variable-magnification type.
Lens quality and lens coating:
Lens quality can determine the clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy of the image, while the coatings help to reduce glare, reflections, and other optical distortions. The lens quality and coatings you need will depend on the amount of light in the activity you are planning.
For assistance with purchasing a spotting scope, use live chat to speak with a member of the RYDA team. They can assist you with any questions you may have, as well as price match inquiries.
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