This model of the Resolute 55mm spotting scope uses a angled eyepiece setting. Bird watchers and hunters alike may choose the Resolute 55mm due to its light-weight, convenience to transport, and spotting range to cost ratio.
Spotting Scope Specifications: - 55mm objective - angled eyepiece setting - field at 1000m: 30m-14m - aperture field: 30-43 degrees - exit pupil: D4.4~D1.5 - eye relief: 16-33 - focal length of scope: 380mm - focal length of eyepiece: 7-21 - magnification: 18-54x - multi-coated lenses - spray water proof - soft carry case with shoulder straps
Tabletop Tripod Specifications: - exceedingly sturdy - smooth 360 degree horizontal motion - coarse and fine adjustments in altitude - central column adjustable in height (approx. 10cm) - standardize �� thread, can mount other items on tripod such as a camera, another spotting scope, binocular, and so on
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Reviews
kagemusha's review
[b]Manufacturer -Distributor Review[/b] First off, I`m just beginning my hobby into digiscoping. I do quite a few digital photography for my work and for personal use, and recently I had the chance to try out the T55 from Olivon (they asked me for an unbiased review). I`m not quite sure if paying $108 justifies this scope, but I am guessing that it`s a reasonable price to pay.
I got the straight eyepiece setting version of the scope. What I like about it is the look. It`s quite sleek for the little fellow. It came with a mini table tripod which is perfect if I want to set it on the hood of my car or some sort of boulder-arrangement or ledge. The shoe isn`t removable which is fine, and connects perfectly with the tripod which has a wheel locking mechanism. Mind you, I don`t know the correct terms, so please excuse my newbie-ish words.
One of the things I don`t like about the tripod is that the legs though adjustable, do not have a lock. I`m guessing that doesn`t really matter. The second thing I don`t like about the tripod is the adjustment for the central column. For a first time user, it`s not very intuitive. It took me awhile to get use to it.
Back on the spotting scope; aside from the eyepiece not having a protection cap for the viewing end, there isn`t anything not to like about it. However, maybe I should have gotten the angled eyepiece setting instead.
I didn`t give this scope a 10 because I don`t believe anything deserves a 10, unless it really *wow`s* me. As far as this scope goes, it is compact, light-weight, sleek looking, and the focusers are placed conveniently, but I guess that should come standard for something this size and worth? I give the scope a 9 out of 10, and the tripod an 8 out of 10.
Pros
- compact
- nice looking
- easily adjustable focuser
Cons
- no eyepiece cap
olivonoptics's review
This isn't a review.
Please note that a customer recently inquired about the price differentiation here and with our web store. The price of $108 was a one time promotion back in December 2005 as part of our Christmas Grand Opening sale. This price no longer is in affect.
Thank you.
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