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02-04-2011, 08:27 PM
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| | | New spotting scope
Hi one and all.
I have been into photography for some time now. Recently I have been looking at getting a spotting scope. I have been looking at the Opticron HR 80 GA ED with SDL zoom eyepiece Mk ll priced at £1040.00. I feel I need the 80mm scope as I am sure I will have a go at digiscoping. I am open to any advice that can be offered.
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02-04-2011, 10:10 PM
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| | | Re: New spotting scope
You can pick up a Swaro, secondhand for £1,200.
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02-04-2011, 10:27 PM
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| | | Re: New spotting scope
I've been considering selling my Leica Apo 77 with angled view finder and zoom lens. If you can locate one, these are superb scopes. Wizzo 
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02-04-2011, 11:42 PM
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| | | Re: New spotting scope
Have a look at the used market.
I recently picked up a Kowa TSN4 Ex demo (put at the back of the shop and forgotten about!). Not the latest scope but it performs VERY well and cost £100, pity a decent eyepiece is more than twice the price of the scope!
Still a top quality 77mm scope, with a flourite element, ain't bad for well under £400. 
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03-04-2011, 08:05 AM
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| | | Re: New spotting scope
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Originally Posted by Boddie  You can pick up a Swaro, secondhand for £1,200. | I would be tempted to go down this route too. They are outstanding 'scopes.
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