Hello peoples! I have been pondering on getting a spotting scope to complement my 10x42 Vortex Diamondback binoculars for quite some time now.
Like with many investments this also needs some rather deep pondering. For one, I exclusively travel with an MTB, up to 100 KM's a day so the scope needs to be rather compact so it can fit for example, a 25 litre daypack.
Here are some scopes I have been looking into:
https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/endeavor-hd-65a.html
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-20-60x60-angled-spotting-scope
http://www.kowaproducts.com/Kowa-TSN-500-spotting-scope/Kowa-TSN-501-compact-spotting-scope/
The Kowa is by far the most compact of the bunch, but is it sacrificing too much on the optical side for the portability? And does it even compare to the latter two?
And also there is some confusion regarding the tripod, I have been looking into Manfrotto tripods, like the 290 - series, but haven't really found anything solid and portable enough. Like < 55cm in transport height, so here advices are also very welcome! I live in Finland so it would have to be able to take some wind at least.
My budget for the scope and tripod will be around 700€
Thanks you in advance! o
Like with many investments this also needs some rather deep pondering. For one, I exclusively travel with an MTB, up to 100 KM's a day so the scope needs to be rather compact so it can fit for example, a 25 litre daypack.
Here are some scopes I have been looking into:
https://www.vanguardworld.us/photo_video_us/endeavor-hd-65a.html
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-20-60x60-angled-spotting-scope
http://www.kowaproducts.com/Kowa-TSN-500-spotting-scope/Kowa-TSN-501-compact-spotting-scope/
The Kowa is by far the most compact of the bunch, but is it sacrificing too much on the optical side for the portability? And does it even compare to the latter two?
And also there is some confusion regarding the tripod, I have been looking into Manfrotto tripods, like the 290 - series, but haven't really found anything solid and portable enough. Like < 55cm in transport height, so here advices are also very welcome! I live in Finland so it would have to be able to take some wind at least.
My budget for the scope and tripod will be around 700€
Thanks you in advance! o