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A Guide to Birding with Spotting Scopes
Jun 17, 2015 17:08:41   #
Hershel Loc: New York City
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/guide-birding-spotting-scopes

A B&H Photo Explora Article

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Mar 7, 2023 08:18:56   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Good article Hershel with a equally interesting set of comments. I’ve had a Celestron Ultima80 that I purchased about 8 years ago. It was only used sparingly due to heat distortion. A couple weeks ago, I decided to try it to a get better look at a couple eagles and was smitten. It didn’t hurt that I “accidentally” got a decent shot from simply placing my phone against the eyecup and taking a shot. However, as expected, with an inexpensive scope, I’m getting some nasty color fringing at high zooms. So…I’m shopping. I seem to be drifting toward the Celestron Regal M2 65 or 80mm “or” a Vortex Viper with the same objective size. Any thoughts on other scopes at the same price point I should be considering? And then there’s digiscoping…. the Celestrons make it easier IMHO with easily attachable T-mount adapters, but I don’t want that to be the principal reason to choose a scope. Anyway, your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Mar 9, 2023 18:02:16   #
Hershel Loc: New York City
 
47greyfox wrote:
Good article Hershel with a equally interesting set of comments. I’ve had a Celestron Ultima80 that I purchased about 8 years ago. It was only used sparingly due to heat distortion. A couple weeks ago, I decided to try it to a get better look at a couple eagles and was smitten. It didn’t hurt that I “accidentally” got a decent shot from simply placing my phone against the eyecup and taking a shot. However, as expected, with an inexpensive scope, I’m getting some nasty color fringing at high zooms. So…I’m shopping. I seem to be drifting toward the Celestron Regal M2 65 or 80mm “or” a Vortex Viper with the same objective size. Any thoughts on other scopes at the same price point I should be considering? And then there’s digiscoping…. the Celestrons make it easier IMHO with easily attachable T-mount adapters, but I don’t want that to be the principal reason to choose a scope. Anyway, your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Good article Hershel with a equally interesting se... (show quote)


Glad you liked the article. I can't pretend I know much about specialized optics as I'm more of a camera enthusiast myself. I would strongly suggest calling our main number and ask to talk to one of our optics experts or do a Live or Video chat with them as they live and breathe this stuff and love talking about the hundreds of different optics we stock and sell. I remember on two separate occasions asking them to explain MOA and Eye Relief to me and each time it took me 20 minutes to extricate myself politely from the conversation. They love what they do!

All the best.

HERSHEL

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Mar 9, 2023 19:33:42   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Hershel wrote:
Glad you liked the article. I can't pretend I know much about specialized optics as I'm more of a camera enthusiast myself. I would strongly suggest calling our main number and ask to talk to one of our optics experts or do a Live or Video chat with them as they live and breathe this stuff and love talking about the hundreds of different optics we stock and sell. I remember on two separate occasions asking them to explain MOA and Eye Relief to me and each time it took me 20 minutes to extricate myself politely from the conversation. They love what they do!

All the best.

HERSHEL
Glad you liked the article. I can't pretend I know... (show quote)


I know the feeling!! Thanks Hershel...

Terry

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Mar 10, 2023 09:09:39   #
Hershel Loc: New York City
 
47greyfox wrote:
I know the feeling!! Thanks Hershel...

Terry


My pleasure.

Have a magnificent weekend!

HERSHEL

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