spotting scope

[trampas45]

i recently purchased a piccolo spotting scope as i wanted to see how i got on using a scope rathe than binocs. i realise that this is not the best of equipment but funds are low at this time of year. it is a 15-45 x 60. have i shot myself in the foot or have i done ok for a first scope. i was also informed that opticron were involved with these scopes, true or false anyone?

[Fourwings]

You have done the right thing, dont worry.
Yes, the piccolo is made by Opticron and it is a good little scope.
The last thing you want to do is to spend considerable amounts of cash on a large flash ED scope just to find that you don't really get on with scopes.

I bought my first spotting scope in 1983, a Bushnell Spacemaster 15 -45 x 60, and guess what, I'm still using it! I have been a birder all that time and am still perfectly happy with it, nearly 25 years on, and its still serving me well.

Enjoy using your scope, it will open up a whole new world for you, and as I said dont worry, you could still be using it happily in many years time.

Steve.

[nightshade]

I have an Opticron Piccolo scope and find it to be a good bit of kit for £50
I have even tried a few photos through it with my Sony W50.
This is a good scope for a tryout before spending real money,at Slimbridge,
I counted ten of these during a long day,many having been doing stirling duty for years according to their users.It is small, light with a good zoom range and even a tripod thrown in definitely a budget scope with big ideas

[VinceS]

I have had an opticron scope for 25 years and am still using it. The only advice I would say it that to use the high magnification you need very good light and a good tripod. Otherwise I am sure it will serve you well.
Vince

[bgvi]

dont worry about making a mistake , the piccolo is a great first scope we used one for a couple of years before upgrading but we've still got the piccolo dont think i;ll ever part with it