Thoughts about first scope (1 Viewer)

etudiant · Jul 9, 2017

upettersson said:
One thing I'm worried about is if I get a "lemon" and me being new to spotting scopes not being experienced enough to notice the flaws. I'd really appreciate some advice on easy tests to perform. I do have 20/20 vision, or atleast the military review told me, so I should be off to a good start

This thread may be useful to start:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=343582&highlight=star+test

Check out the comments by henry link and surveyor, they offer practical advice for appraising optics.

upettersson · Jul 19, 2017

Update

Been using the MM4 on several trips now and I love it!
I'm glad I went with the bigger 60mm and find 40x to be just about perfect.

A bit tricky getting used to the scope in the beginning, being left eye dominant and preferring having both eyes open, but the eyes adapted quickly.

I don't have much to compare to but I find the scope very sharp and bright as long as you keep it slightly under 45x.
Took some handheld pics with me phone through the scope.
Really need to get an adaptor, turn on higher resoultion and less windy days

Marsh harrier
Greylag geese
White-tailed eagle
100's of geese, grey herons, northern lapwings, arctic terns, black terns, ospreys, marsh harriers and those elusive peregrine falcons, white tailed eagles and great egrets

coaltit · Jul 19, 2017

upettersson said:
Update

Been using the MM4 on several trips now and I love it!
I'm glad I went with the bigger 60mm and find 40x to be just about perfect.

A bit tricky getting used to the scope in the beginning, being left eye dominant and preferring having both eyes open, but the eyes adapted quickly.

I don't have much to compare to but I find the scope very sharp and bright as long as you keep it slightly under 45x.
Took some handheld pics with me phone through the scope.
Really need to get an adaptor, turn on higher resoultion and less windy days

Marsh harrier
Greylag geese
White-tailed eagle
100's of geese, grey herons, northern lapwings, arctic terns, black terns, ospreys, marsh harriers and those elusive peregrine falcons, white tailed eagles and great egrets

I,m pleased you found the 60mm and the 40x/45x Ideal
For portability I,ve found that combo suited me in the outdoors when near
Water and occasionally at other times with a pair of 8x30 bins alongside
for around 20 years when birdwatching etc, I have a 25x to which I rarely use with a Mirador Merlin spotting scope thou it has always had that look
of vulnerability about it linear I suppose and not being water proof (mostly because I have taken care of it) its been a faithful friend and a good workhorse for around £75 when I had it in march 1987 30 years ago has a
Birthday present from my father my first ever scope and only since for
That same value today you could,nt go wrong.

Egrets Ivadafew · Jul 20, 2017

I am 'left eyed' too upettersson so sympathise. Tried both eyes open, covering one eye, squinting etc etc. In the end I built myself a gadget that works wonders and has made scoping the pleasure it's supposed to be. Really need some sleep now but can post a picture and instructions tomorrow if you (or anyone else) is interested.

jring · Sep 23, 2017

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KC Foggin · Sep 23, 2017

Looks that way.

jring · Sep 24, 2017

KC Foggin said:
Looks that way.

Thank you!

Joachim

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