Posts belonging to Category 'Spotting Scopes'

Best Long Range Scope under $300 / £300

People often write in asking for recommendations for a particular use and within a specific price range, which is perfectly understandable and a great place to start when deciding what is the best spotting scope for you. This question relates to all those looking for higher powered scopes in what I call the Mid level […]


Best Wildlife & Stargazing Spotting Scopes Under $550 / £500

I get a number of questions relating to people wanting advice on a spotting scope for both terrestrial uses in the day, as well as for stargazing at night. Whilst this is possible, it is important to remember just as a telescope that is specifically designed to look at the heavens at night will never […]


New Snypex Knight T80mm ED APO Spotting Scope Announced

May 2014 About SNYPEX, LLC Based in the US (New York), Snypex sports optics produce a range of mid to high end Sport Optics including spotting scopes, binoculars, accessories for digiscoping and laser range finders. More Info: About Snypex Optics. It has not been long since the announcement of the new Knight ED binocular series, […]


Current Offers on Zeiss Spotting Scopes

Current Offers – Ex-Demo & Open Box Zeiss DiaScope Spotting Scopes In the US, Eagle Optics have a selection of open box and ex-demo Zeiss Victory DiaScope Spotting Scopes available and on offer at a significant price reductions: Examples: Below are some examples of the savings that you can expect: Zeiss DiaScope 85 T* FL […]


Current Offers on Vanguard Endeavor Spotting Scopes

Current Offers – $50 Main-In Rebate on Vanguard Endeavor Spotting Scopes To celebrate the recent introduction of the new Endeavor HD and Endeavor XF spotting scopes, Vanguard are currently offering a very generous $50 mail in rebate on all models in these two series. In my recent review of the 82mm angled version of the […]


New Swarovski ATX / STX spotting scopes

I recently had the pleasure of testing and reviewing the excellent Kowa Telephoto Lens Scope that enabled super telephoto shooting (350mm, 500mm or 850mm) with an SLR camera, but could also be used as a spotting scope. The then unique modular design meant there were no compromises either as a spotting scope or when being […]


Review: Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Heads

Using a Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Head with a Spotting Scope I have been using the Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head for over a year now for normal photography with a camera, digiscoping and observation with a spotting scope and I have to say that it is one of my favourite pieces of kit. […]


Review: Benro Travel Angel 2 Tripod

As a sturdy base for my scope or camera, I usually use my Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod, combined with the excellent Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head that is not only secure, but makes it easier than ever to quickly aim the scope. The problem with this set-up is that it is fairly heavy […]


Meopta MeoPix iScoping Adapter from Meopta USA

Digiscoping with your iPhone Meopta USA has recently announced their new MeoPix iScoping Adapter. Developed to allow the iPhone 4 or 4s to interface with any binocular or spotting scope eyepiece, the MeoPix transforms a smart phone into a long-range photo and movie capturing tool. The Apple approved MeoPix iScoping adapter attaches securely to the […]


Save over $1500 with Like-New Zeiss Demos

Take advantage of this Eagle Optics exclusive purchase and save on a Zeiss premium scope kit while supplies last. These lightly-used Zeiss 20-75x85 Angled Spotting Scope display units are in new condition with full original packaging and paperwork, including Zeiss’ transferable limited lifetime warranty. This is the perfect opportunity to save a huge amount of […]