Hi all,
I'm new to this forum and new to the spotting scope hobby. So: Hello to everybody!
I'm looking forward to buy a used ATX / BTX Swarovski scope (85 or 95), since there is good used equipment market here in Germany. (Offers are mostly 50% off list price).
I want to know if you can give me some advice to check the optics quickly on location when it is about to buy the equipment.
I read a lot about star testing, but I'm sure that I cannot do this in a few minutes at a seller location.
Of course I would check the obvious:
Any other advices?
I'm thankfull for every hint!
Best regards,
Sven
I'm new to this forum and new to the spotting scope hobby. So: Hello to everybody!
I'm looking forward to buy a used ATX / BTX Swarovski scope (85 or 95), since there is good used equipment market here in Germany. (Offers are mostly 50% off list price).
I want to know if you can give me some advice to check the optics quickly on location when it is about to buy the equipment.
I read a lot about star testing, but I'm sure that I cannot do this in a few minutes at a seller location.
Of course I would check the obvious:
- any scratches and discolouration on the visibil lenses
- does focus and zoom ring work smoothly
- is the focusing working on close and more far away objects.
Any other advices?
I'm thankfull for every hint!
Best regards,
Sven