Backyard Birder
First Time Birder For The 2nd Time
My Father has been an avid birder for 55 years or so. I found out when they came to visit for Thanksgiving that he is still using a 40+ year old spotting scope on a rickety aluminum tripod. He's had the thing as long as I can remember. I think the scope is a Bushnell that he got at Sears. It is encased in aluminum and has a slide out glare guard. I think its a 60mm. Anyway, I'd like to get him a new scope that is useable with glasses and possibly could be adapted to be used with his Canon Powershot IS digicam. It needs to be fairly portable and maybe even "carryon capable" for when they travel.
As far as budget, I would think $250 or less. I know next to nothing about spotting scopes. Is there even anything worthwhile at that price? I'd have to think that anything would be better than what he has.
As far as budget, I would think $250 or less. I know next to nothing about spotting scopes. Is there even anything worthwhile at that price? I'd have to think that anything would be better than what he has.