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Recent content by Michael Varn

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    Barska Spotting Scope

    When it comes to the image quality of high end spotting scopes, is it equivalent to like 4k or 8k resolution? I guess you can apply this question to binoculars also.
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    Barska Spotting Scope

    Do any spotting scopes have an image stabilization feature like Canon Binoculars? If you use a tripod, I guess you wouldn't need that feature, but some birdwatching scopes are handheld, and the image stabilizer would certainly come in handy.
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    Barska Spotting Scope

    Yes, you are correct, there is alot about spotting scopes that I simply do not know. I got this Barska on Ebay brand new and factory sealed for $125.00. I like to take this thing to the beach to get close ups of seagulls, and boats that are barely visible on the horizon.
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    Barska Spotting Scope

    With most of the online merchants who sell spotting scopes, the very first specification that they advertise, and it's in bold type, is the magnification. So why is this the main selling point if image quality is more important? To find all of the other specifications like image quality...
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    Barska Spotting Scope

    Here are the specs on this Barska spotting scope:
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    Hello from Charleston S.C.

    Looking forward to discussions about the various optical equipment used for bird watching.
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    Barska Spotting Scope

    The highest magnification I have ever seen on a spotting scope is 25X-125X. This includes all spotting scopes regardless of class, price, or brand. This spotting scope I am referring to is actually a low end Barska model that retailed for a little over $200.00. All of the top brands like...
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