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rcgomes

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spotting scope/telescope or mix

hi, i need help !! i like to buy a spotting scope for ALL needs!!! my max cash avaliable is 150$ i search in ebay and amazon and i find Celestron, Seben, and Luyi cheap ones...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-25-115...item5ad84e0312

http://shop.seben.com/sms/shop/index...de=view&id=169

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38-114x70...phy_Binoculars_Monoculars&hash=item5895f2204a

http://www.celestron.com/sports_outdoors/spotting-scopes.html?p=2


for all needs what is better? (good terrestrial view and +- astronomy also)

i like to buy one suitable for terrestrial views and also see stars, moon, internation space station, planets etc!! i think one ex: 30-90x90 is more "limited" than a 1.25" eyepiece spotting scope no?

i need one with good view at great magnification

a "normal" spotting scope is better or an 1.25" with more upgrades for better zoom? im confuse.... thanks
 
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i start to learn now.

http://www.ozscopes.com.au/choosing-between-spotting-scopes-and-telescopes.html

i read this and another topics also and i end up with this scenario:

my quest is 70% land view..

a spotting scope maybe better for this, because is more strong built but...

i see spotting scopes for sell telling have 100x but in use is possible to see something or dont see good?

a celestron c90 seems good but... for bring to the wild may not be good ideia!?

normaly i see spotting scope have lifetime warranty and telescope dont.

my problem is, if i buy a spotting scope, and in use of a strong magnification i end up see a horse instead of a person. Is a Risc of Bad quality optics...why advertise 100x and only work right 40x? in a telescope i have a chance to change eyepiece and end this problem right?

need to buy a good one for keep and enjoy...right buy

need to keep the money for pay Troika because mafia/goverment mistake
 
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$150 is not a lot, especially if you don't already have a tripod!

At this price you can forget about 100x... or even 50x! Remember, it's MUCH better to have a bright, clear image at 30x than to have a dim, muddy, blurry one at 100x.

The Celestron C90 will cost more than $150 when you include shipping. It's a big and heavy scope (requiring a big, sturdy tripod), and it's also not waterproof.

My suggestions for you would be the Celestron Ultima 65 or the Barska 60 WP Blackhawk (both in ANGLED body, because that would allow you to get a shorter, and possibly cheaper tripod). Both these scopes are cheap, but they are waterproof and have multicoated optics. For the price, both will give you a pretty good image at 30 to 35x.
 
I have the Celestron Ultima 65 and it is perfect for a first time scope, however I use a Opticron 20x60 eps and it is fine for either wildlife watching or astro, if you want something better you will need to spend more. The Acuter pro series may be worth taking a look at if you want a better scope at not to much extra cost, however you will need a good tripod.
 
hi, sorry but a win a bid on ebay for a Luyi telescope!! i bet at 50$ and win for 44$ my ideia was if i win ok... if dont, search another item!! but end up win! the people say its good for the money!! chinese but good copy!!

i learn somethings chinese made are good! they make good job copy things!

like the chace star 225lbs crossbow i buy years ago!! is the same as the Excalibur equinox!!! and +200$ less

http://www.archeryinterchange.com/f283/luyi-spotting-scope-131485/

https://www.google.pt/search?q=luyi...cWO7QbU6YGwAQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=780&bih=339

nex year i will buy a good skywatcher telescope for me and my son see stars!! after i receive this spotting scope i will post pictures here and review!! i hope is ok for 50$ need to be more good than my 10x50 binuculars :D
 
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hi, i have now the luyi spotting scope! and for the money is ood! im happy!! maby professional guys dont like but for my use im ok!! i see 1.5klm i reconize my mom clear in street!!the best +zoom quality is 90x. 115x not the best but work ok very very still!! I have to buy good tripod! makes all the difference!! this little is good only for table!! not in street.

im happy! for the money its good for me! next time i will buy a good telescope in astronomy shop!! thanks







 
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hi, i have now the luyi spotting scope! and for the money is ood! im happy!! maby professional guys dont like but for my use im ok!! i see 1.5klm i reconize my mom clear in street!!the best +zoom quality is 90x. 115x not the best but work ok very very still!! I have to buy good tripod! makes all the difference!! this little is good only for table!! not in street.

im happy! for the money its good for me! next time i will buy a good telescope in astronomy shop!! thanks








So this 80mm spotter is good up to 90x? Must be a very good sample.
 
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