Whether for hunting or wildlife watching, the proper spotting scope is important.
Spotting scopes are used to provide a highly magnified view of a distant object. Spotting scopes are generally offered with either angled or straight viewfinders. Each of these styles offers both advantages and disadvantages to the user.
Uses of the Spotting Scope
New users often find that it is easier to find objects with a straight viewfinder. Straight viewfinders are also easier when following an object that moves frequently. Angled viewfinders are more useful when observing objects at an angle (such as birds high in a tree). Angle viewfinder spotting scopes can be mounted on a tripod at a lower height which makes the tripod more stable.
Users of the Spotting Scope
When more than one person will be using the spotting scope at the same time, the angle viewfinder often is easier to use. The angled viewfinder allows users of various heights a minimum of movement to see through the scope when placed on a tripod or table.
Optical Clarity
Straight viewfinder spotting scopes should be clearer as they have one less mirror for the image to be reflected off of before reaching the eye. However, all high-quality spotting scopes are very clear and the difference is minimal.
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