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Gosky Updated 20-60x80 Spotting Scopes with Tripod, Carrying Bag and Quick Phone Holder - BAK4 High Definition Waterproof Spotter Scope for Bird Watching Wildlife Scenery1,Green

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  • Variable 20x to 60x magnification and dynamic lens focusing system - makes it easy to zoom in. Perfect for archery, bird watching, wildlife watching, hiking, camping, scenery, outdoor sporting, astronomical observation etc.
  • Fully multi-coated 80mm green film objective lens provides a field of view at 82.9-48ft/1000yards. The quality BAK4 Porro prism optics increases light transmission and make your view brighter, clearer and delivers crisp images
  • Nitrogen filled waterproof and fog-proof design enables the scope to withstand the toughest environments. Durable Framework and Rubber Armor provide non-slip grip, shock-proof grip and durable external lasting protection. The eyepiece shield can be stretched out to protect the eyepiece
  • A smartphone digiscoping adapter included enables you to take photos and videos of what you have observed. Bring the nature closer to you and you can explore the distant world easily through the phone screen. A tripod provides you a more stable observation from any angles. A carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain
  • Includes tabletop full metal tripod and tripod mount for steady observations. The carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain.
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Product Description

Gosky 20-60*80 spotting scopes recommended by over 500,000 people worldwide

Gosky Spotting Scopes Series

spotting scope 80mm

Gosky 80mm Spotting Scope

spotting scope 60mm

Gosky 60mm Spotting Scope

spotting scope

Gosky Dual Focusing Scope

spotting scope

Gosky 80mm ED Scope

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4,845
4.3 out of 5 stars
3,221
4.4 out of 5 stars
1,223
4.4 out of 5 stars
564
Price
$179.99 $126.99 $189.99 $389.99
Objective Lens Size
80mm 60mm 80mm 80mm
Magnification
20-60 20-60 20-60 20-60
Fully Multi-coated
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Waterproof
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Field of View
82.9ft-42ft/1000yds 100ft-57.6ft/1000yds 100.5ft-52.5ft/1000yds 147-69Ft / 1000Yds
Color
Green-black Green-black Green-black Gray
Bird Watching Spotting Scope
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What accessories does the product include?

It comes with a spotting scope, a tripod, a phone adapter and a soft carry bag.

Can i use a different tripod with it?

Yes. The spotting scope can be mounted on any tripod with 1/4"-20 screws. Almost all tripods will support this scope.

How to install the phone adapter?

1.Couple the smartphone with the phone adapter. Align the hole and the camera，2.Attach the adapter and phone on your spotting scope. Tighten every screw on the adapter. When completed the installation, you may zoom the phone camera.

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Customers like the quality, value, clarity, ease of use, and performance of the spotting scope. For example, they mention it's well-constructed, provides the best value for the money, and the image quality is clear and sharp. That said, some complain about the phone adapter.

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431 customers mention364 positive67 negative

Customers like the quality of the spotting scope. They mention that it's well-constructed, sturdy, and rugged enough to last. Some customers also mention that the lenses were foggy. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and recommend it as a good entry-level unit for bird watching beginners.

"...It is very solid and of a really nice quality, better than I had expected. It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob...." Read more

"...The scope appears to be well-made and sturdy. Adjusting the scope for power and focus is easy. The phone mount actually works pretty well...." Read more

"...Look at the photos.The scope seems well-constructed, and the focus knob has plenty of travel to it, allow you to fine-tune your focal..." Read more

"...The Gosky image quality is clearly superior and lacks nothing in terms of magnification compared to the other, higher-powered scope...." Read more

319 customers mention302 positive17 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the spotting scope. They say it provides the best value for the money, is well made, and is excellent quality optic for the price.

"...Happy with the product and the price." Read more

"...I gave this scope four stars because it does well for the money, but it does not have the quality found in scopes that are far more expensive...." Read more

"...The Gosky delivered in that respect and is very reasonably priced for what you get...." Read more

"Easy to use, priced at fair market values. Came in a timely manner. Item was NOT damages in any way, Item was what I ordered...." Read more

309 customers mention266 positive43 negative

Customers like the clarity of the optics. They say the image is clear, crisp, and colorful. They also say the optic quality is crystal clear and the operation is simple and functional. Customers are able to take great pictures, see good detail, and get a close view of birds in the back yard.

"I really enjoy the spotting scopes clarity and ease to use...." Read more

"...2500 scope, no, but for $125 it is a good, solid scope that gives a clear magnified view so I can identify and photograph birds...." Read more

"...It produces a crisp, clear image at 20x magnification, and a very useable image at 60x - the point where other scopes in this price range can't seem..." Read more

"...Boy, did I underestimate this difference. The Gosky image quality is clearly superior and lacks nothing in terms of magnification compared to the..." Read more

164 customers mention139 positive25 negative

Customers find the scope easy to use. They say it's simple to operate and focus, and the adapter works well. They also mention that the mount is easy to mount to the table top tripod. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and ease of use of this product.

"I really enjoy the spotting scopes clarity and ease to use...." Read more

"...It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob...." Read more

"Easy to use, priced at fair market values. Came in a timely manner. Item was NOT damages in any way, Item was what I ordered...." Read more

"...It’s not too hard to figure out all the attachments and such, but I will say to be careful mounting the scope and tripod on your car- can scratch a..." Read more

154 customers mention134 positive20 negative

Customers like the performance of the telescope. They say it works well, the controls work nicely, and the quality is better than expected. Some mention that the phone attachments work well, but it can be tricky to get the phone eye piece to line up. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

"...It is very solid and of a really nice quality, better than I had expected. It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob...." Read more

"...The padded case works well and should be substantial enough to protect the scope from damage due to the regular bumps that it will invariably..." Read more

"Item came just as described. Works as it should and makes it really easy to look at wildlife...." Read more

"I can easily see houses across our lake 2 miles away. The phone attachments works but can be tricky to get the phone eye piece to line up with the..." Read more

52 customers mention46 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the product. They mention that it is light in weight for its size, sturdy, and easy to carry. The carry cover makes transporting the scope easier and more protected. The Roxant is great for its mobility and can be transported to the range without much risk of damage.

"...if you wanna catch something before it’s out of view and even easier to transport. Very clear, vivid and natural image. Couldn’t be happier" Read more

"...The Roxant is great for it's mobility, something you could grab and sit on the hood of a car while site seeing...." Read more

"...I really like how light weight this scope is!..." Read more

"Good product. Lightweight, easy to use. Works great!" Read more

59 customers mention37 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the sporting goods. Some mention that the focus is easy to adjust, and the unit is sturdy. They also say that the scope for power and focus is simple. However, others say that it's a bit tough to focus, gets blurry, and that the camera autofocus was confused.

"...It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob...." Read more

"...It is impossible to focus clearly. The higher the magnification, the worse it is...." Read more

"...The scope appears to be well-made and sturdy. Adjusting the scope for power and focus is easy. The phone mount actually works pretty well...." Read more

"...the focus knob has plenty of travel to it, allow you to fine-tune your focal point easily. The rubber caps that protect the optics fit snuggly...." Read more

44 customers mention17 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the scope. Some mention that it fits in the case nicely, is the perfect size, and is easy to operate. However, others say that it's a little big and too large to hand-hold and view anything.

"...The included bag is a bit tight and hard to get the scope in and out of but the included tabletop tripod is perfectly adequate...." Read more

"...The rubber caps that protect the optics fit snuggly. The sunshade at the objective end of the scope is adjustable to cut down on glare...." Read more

"...This Gosky is a bit larger, but, the performance is pretty darn good...." Read more

"...that since it’s 80mm it would have a wider view but it still seems very narrow even when on lowest zoom strength...." Read more

Take photos of the moon? YES
5 Stars
Take photos of the moon? YES
I wanted to take better photos of the moon with my phone the binoculars I was using were good but I wanted to upgrade. I could get a telescopes but they are expensive & I don’t know enough about them so seeking something simple/cheaper I found this.With your naked eye the moon is absolutely incredible despite my iPhone 14 being good at taking photos the photos do not accurately represent the quality of the scope it’s beautiful. 10/10 would recommend, honestly this scope plus your best camera should get great results if you’re trying to photograph the moon but not trying to spend like $500+ on a telescope.
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Tim Choat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great spotting scope.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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I really enjoy the spotting scopes clarity and ease to use.
I use the phone holder 90% of the time and have had great success with target shooting videos.
I have taken an interest in looking and photographing wildlife with this spotting scope.
Happy with the product and the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great spotting scope.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
I really enjoy the spotting scopes clarity and ease to use.
I use the phone holder 90% of the time and have had great success with target shooting videos.
I have taken an interest in looking and photographing wildlife with this spotting scope.
Happy with the product and the price.
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Christian F Schmid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the Money!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
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 My bird watching friends recommended spotting scopes that were way out of my price range! Scopes with prices up to $2,500! I decided as a hobbyist birder I would first try an entry level scope. After reading reviews, I decided on the Gosky 20-60X80. Oh my, was I shocked when I received the scope. It is very solid and of a really nice quality, better than I had expected. It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob. The included bag is a bit tight and hard to get the scope in and out of but the included tabletop tripod is perfectly adequate. I have mounted the scope to a full size tripod I used for DSLR photography so I have more adjustments and can use it on the ground. You can see the photos I took with the included mobile phone adapter (20X scope magnification and 2X iPhone lens). Check out the video of the Downey Woodpeckers. (20X scope magnification 1X iPhone) They were all taken during cloudy weather, so the light was really not great. I guess the only small drawback to this scope is it is good but not great in low light, especially on higher magnification. I find that by putting the phone on the scope makes it much more comfortable than keeping your eye on the eyepiece, especially when waiting for a bird to land on the feeder. I do like the adjustable eyepiece relief. Is it a $2500 scope, no, but for $125 it is a good, solid scope that gives a clear magnified view so I can identify and photograph birds. I bought it as a starter scope, but as a hobbyist I am not sure why I would spend another $1000+ to upgrade to something that is perhaps marginally better, unless perhaps I was a professional.
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Christian F Schmid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the Money!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
My bird watching friends recommended spotting scopes that were way out of my price range! Scopes with prices up to $2,500! I decided as a hobbyist birder I would first try an entry level scope. After reading reviews, I decided on the Gosky 20-60X80. Oh my, was I shocked when I received the scope. It is very solid and of a really nice quality, better than I had expected. It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob. The included bag is a bit tight and hard to get the scope in and out of but the included tabletop tripod is perfectly adequate. I have mounted the scope to a full size tripod I used for DSLR photography so I have more adjustments and can use it on the ground. You can see the photos I took with the included mobile phone adapter (20X scope magnification and 2X iPhone lens). Check out the video of the Downey Woodpeckers. (20X scope magnification 1X iPhone) They were all taken during cloudy weather, so the light was really not great. I guess the only small drawback to this scope is it is good but not great in low light, especially on higher magnification. I find that by putting the phone on the scope makes it much more comfortable than keeping your eye on the eyepiece, especially when waiting for a bird to land on the feeder. I do like the adjustable eyepiece relief. Is it a $2500 scope, no, but for $125 it is a good, solid scope that gives a clear magnified view so I can identify and photograph birds. I bought it as a starter scope, but as a hobbyist I am not sure why I would spend another $1000+ to upgrade to something that is perhaps marginally better, unless perhaps I was a professional.
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4.0 out of 5 stars OK for Target Shooting - within limits
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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I bought this to use on the rifle range. I hoped to use this for spotting up to 300 yards, but I knew that the distance might be stretching the capacity of the scope. At the outset, one has to say that there is actually nothing wrong with this scope. The scope appears to be well-made and sturdy. Adjusting the scope for power and focus is easy. The phone mount actually works pretty well. You have to fool around with it to get a good fit on the spotting scope and it takes some patience to get the target centered in the spotting scope so that you can see the image on the camera. But it does work, and the images come out pretty well. I did not modify the images above to enhance them in any way other than to crop them so that I could post them in this review. I didn’t bother to use the included tripod because I had a much sturdier version of my own. The padded case works well and should be substantial enough to protect the scope from damage due to the regular bumps that it will invariably receive. I gave this scope four stars because it does well for the money, but it does not have the quality found in scopes that are far more expensive.
If you are intending to use this for the range, be aware that your target distance will determine your degree of satisfaction with this scope. I used spatter targets for my 5.56mm rifle, hoping that the targets would highlight enough for the shots to be seen on the scope. (The 5.56 mm round leaves the same size hole as .22, or .223 rounds - so it is pretty small.) I put the scope on a good solid tripod on a concrete target table. If I was careful not to touch the scope very much I could see the shots at 200 yards pretty well. The photo on the left was taken of a target 200 yards downrange with my iPhone that was attached to the scope. There was a pretty good wind blowing at the range, and the wind affected the scope to the extent that I really had trouble seeing where the rounds impacted. When the wind was calm, of course, the image improved. When I used the scope for my targets at 300 yards, It was nearly impossible to get a clear view of the target because of the wind blowing the spotting scope around. The camera has a quicker eye than I do, and it caught some good shots at 300 yards. As you can see, you can just make out the shots on the spatter target. The targets in the photos are 17 inches in diameter, and the bulls-eye is 3 inches in diameter. The quality of optics really makes a difference. I use a 4.5x14x44 Sig Sauer scope, and the shots on the rifle scope appear clearer than with the spotting scope for 200 yards.
If you are shooting at 25-150 yards, I think that this scope will make you happy. At distances greater than that, you have to balance the small dent this makes in your budget against your need to see your shots at greater distances. If you are not going to use splatter-type targets, then scale down your expectations. At the bottom line, this is a well-made spotting scope for the money that will work on the range at reasonable yardage. If you want to get a spotting scope for regular use at 200+ yards, then you will probably have to pay a lot more for a scope that has much clearer optics.
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4.0 out of 5 stars OK for Target Shooting - within limits
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
I bought this to use on the rifle range. I hoped to use this for spotting up to 300 yards, but I knew that the distance might be stretching the capacity of the scope. At the outset, one has to say that there is actually nothing wrong with this scope. The scope appears to be well-made and sturdy. Adjusting the scope for power and focus is easy. The phone mount actually works pretty well. You have to fool around with it to get a good fit on the spotting scope and it takes some patience to get the target centered in the spotting scope so that you can see the image on the camera. But it does work, and the images come out pretty well. I did not modify the images above to enhance them in any way other than to crop them so that I could post them in this review. I didn’t bother to use the included tripod because I had a much sturdier version of my own. The padded case works well and should be substantial enough to protect the scope from damage due to the regular bumps that it will invariably receive. I gave this scope four stars because it does well for the money, but it does not have the quality found in scopes that are far more expensive.
If you are intending to use this for the range, be aware that your target distance will determine your degree of satisfaction with this scope. I used spatter targets for my 5.56mm rifle, hoping that the targets would highlight enough for the shots to be seen on the scope. (The 5.56 mm round leaves the same size hole as .22, or .223 rounds - so it is pretty small.) I put the scope on a good solid tripod on a concrete target table. If I was careful not to touch the scope very much I could see the shots at 200 yards pretty well. The photo on the left was taken of a target 200 yards downrange with my iPhone that was attached to the scope. There was a pretty good wind blowing at the range, and the wind affected the scope to the extent that I really had trouble seeing where the rounds impacted. When the wind was calm, of course, the image improved. When I used the scope for my targets at 300 yards, It was nearly impossible to get a clear view of the target because of the wind blowing the spotting scope around. The camera has a quicker eye than I do, and it caught some good shots at 300 yards. As you can see, you can just make out the shots on the spatter target. The targets in the photos are 17 inches in diameter, and the bulls-eye is 3 inches in diameter. The quality of optics really makes a difference. I use a 4.5x14x44 Sig Sauer scope, and the shots on the rifle scope appear clearer than with the spotting scope for 200 yards.
If you are shooting at 25-150 yards, I think that this scope will make you happy. At distances greater than that, you have to balance the small dent this makes in your budget against your need to see your shots at greater distances. If you are not going to use splatter-type targets, then scale down your expectations. At the bottom line, this is a well-made spotting scope for the money that will work on the range at reasonable yardage. If you want to get a spotting scope for regular use at 200+ yards, then you will probably have to pay a lot more for a scope that has much clearer optics.
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Gonzalo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para hacer Spotting!
Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2024
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Te permite alcanzar objetivos muy lejanos con una nitidez muy buena, es facil de usar, la verdad el tripode que trae es muy pequeño, pero puedes adaptarle uno más grande y de mejor calidad, tiene un adaptador para conectar el telefono, lamentablemente no puedes usar una camara fullframe para tomar fotos, pero si tienes un buen telefono ya la armaste..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry into birdwatching (tips for novice birdwatchers)
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2023
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This is a review aimed at people looking at this scope as a way to get into birding; in addition to pros/cons, I'm going to give my advice for new birders to get started using this, which can maybe also help you tell if digiscoping is going to be the right birdwatching approach for you. I've had this scope for a little less than a year. I have not used any high-end cameras to compare it to.

Pros:
Really inexpensive way to get into the hobby. For a relatively small cost, you're getting a great zoom level.

Perfect for bird identification photos.

Seems really robust and sturdy. I don't mind just slinging this over the shoulder and going for a hike, rather than having a lens where I'm worried that any bump is going to cause a misalignment. It is a little heavy, but I'd rather heavy and sturdy than light and fragile.

Cons:
Weak link is the connector to the phone. It's fiddly to get aligned just right sometimes. Sometimes I think I've gotten a great shot and then checking it out afterwards I have weird dark patches on the photo because the scope and camera weren't totally aligned.

The photos you get won't be professional quality. this is less a knock on the scope, moreso, on digiscoping as compared to traditional cameras. You'll get great photos for identification and sharing.

If there was one feature I'd like on the scope itself, I'd love some tactile indicator on the focus adjustment knob so you can remember just by touch which way is focusing closer and further. I find myself frequently turning it the wrong way.

General advice:

1. Get a good tripod. You'll want one that's adjustable up to standing height, light-weight, and has a pan/tilt-handle. (I got one that didn't have a handle and ended up deciding that I needed to make one). The tripod that comes with the scope is sturdy, but setting up and sitting on the ground isn't great for birding. I got one with a ball-head mount, and I'm not sure it's better than one with bi-directional pan head. My sense is that ball-heads allow you to quickly adjust to unusual angles, but pan heads are a little easier for fine-tuning your adjustments. The scope is quite front-heavy when mounted on a tripod.

2. Use a good camera app. I use Camera+ 2 on the iphone and find that it's a lot better than the standard camera app. While you can use both the manual focus and the phone's focus ability, I find the best approach is to get my focus close with the scope, and then use the focus on the camera do the rest. A great approach is to use autofocus on something at the same depth as the bird (a branch or leaf), and lock the focus... then you don't have to worry about the bird moving and the camera suddenly deciding to focus on the distant background.

Speaking of apps, you'll definitely want to get Merlin, for use with identifying birds... you can leave Merlin running, stay in your camera app, and you'll get notifications when new bird calls are detected. (also, this is a beat of a cheat, but playing a bird call back through Merlin can be a great way to get a shy songbird to come out in the open.) Paying attention to bird calls and learning to recognize them is both rewarding and really useful.

3. The zoom on this scope is really powerful, but if there's one thing that's challenging, it's when a bird is too close. There's just no way to focus on a bird that's closer than about 12 feet (and you can't quickly dismount your phone if you want to switch). It's important to understand your zoom on your camera phone: typically you've got both an optical and digital zoom. Digital zoom isn't actually zooming in any closer, just expanding the pixels, so generally there isn't any point in zooming in beyond your optical zoom threshold. Remember that the closer you are, the narrower your depth of field is, so don't bother trying to get as close as you can. If you're photographing a larger bird like a goose or heron, you might not be able to get it all into the shot if you're too close.

4. Depending on your phone settings, you may find that your picture is inside a circular vignette, especially when your phone's zoom is set to 1. For my phone, there's a zoom sweet-spot between 1.5 to 2, where the picture fills the full frame and I'm still using optical zoom.

5. Accept that it's going to take a while to set up a shot. This is ultimately the big downside to digiscoping: you can't just point-and-shoot. You'll miss out on some shots because the bird takes off while you're still trying to dial in your focus. When I'm photographing songbirds, I spend a lot of time observing what branches they like and where they move, getting my focus locked in on where I think it's going to go, and then waiting. Getting any good action shots likely requires both a lot of preparation and luck.

6. Bring a pair of binoculars, even cheap small ones. If you're trying to tell at a distance if a bird is worth your effort, it's easier to just check it out through binoculars first.

7. Start with wetlands. Geese and ducks make way better targets for the beginner, since they're large and slow-moving. Songbirds are a lot more challenging. Practice quickly getting your zoom and focus set. Because you're looking down at the scope rather than through it (like a binocular or telescope), it can take a little while to actually get it pointed where you want as well, so it's good to practice using landmarks (ie. that bird is below a prominent tree on the horizon so I'll find that tree first, and then pan down until I get to the bird).

8. A lot of your photo quality is going to be determined by your post-processing. This is something I'm not really experienced with yet, but if you want to try and push this beyond just identification into really vivid, high-quality photos, you'll need to work in a desktop photo-processing app.
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Vinodkrishnan
5.0 out of 5 stars Spotting for Target Archery
Reviewed in India on October 23, 2022
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I bought this scope for my Son Target Archery, I checked the scope as soon as I got it, It gives a clear vision of the target sheet which is @ 70, 60 & 50 mtrs.

The product is really awesome clarity good buy, Perfectly packed.
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Leah S
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastically high quality instrument!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2022
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While not cheap, this instrument is a very impressive bit of kit. The optics are pin sharp, the device feels very well made and is nicely designed and finished. On these zoom minoculars, you often find the highest magnification settings give a dull and hazy image, but not so on this. Even using the 60x zoom, the image is very sharp indeed. Its also easy to focus, and simple to set up, and comes in a decent quality bag for easy transportation. The tripod is a simple but effective metal affair, which works well. The tripod mount is also a standard fixing, which means just about any tripod can be used, if you need something bigger or more substantial. I found the phone adapter to be a bit of a faff to set up properly, but can achieve impressive results.
Comes with decent lense covers, a quality bad, a lense cleaning cloth, and phone adapter. I'm delighted with the quality of this item, and can heartily recommend it. A++ 👌
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Cheung
4.0 out of 5 stars Working as expected... only if the tripod built more solid
Reviewed in Singapore on July 25, 2022
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The main spotting scope is good with clear image and sharp focus. The Tripod came with it was functional but nothing great to write with. The phone holder is versatile enough to work with my another single-hand monocular providing some additional value.
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