This is just a "heads up" for those of you who might be scopeless or have friends who bird with binoculars only and want to "test the waters" of spotting scope usage with absolute minimal cost. The website is: http://www.opticalinstruments.com/c...cts/bresser-spektar-15-45-x-60-spotting-scope
This is a closeout location for Explore Scientific, Bresser, and some other optic brands. I ordered and received the Bresser "Spektar 15-45 x 60 mm" spotting scope for $39.99, including shipping (in USA). They claim its regular cost is $129.99. I am pleasantly surprised at the relative quality of this scope (for the cost) though I bought it to give as a gift and have no plans of replacing my Pentax PF scopes with this. It does seem to be a very functional little 1.2 kg scope, with a nice 15-45x image, 45˚ Schmidt prism, stay-on case, and waterproof design.
Just in time for Christmas! - Bill
This is a closeout location for Explore Scientific, Bresser, and some other optic brands. I ordered and received the Bresser "Spektar 15-45 x 60 mm" spotting scope for $39.99, including shipping (in USA). They claim its regular cost is $129.99. I am pleasantly surprised at the relative quality of this scope (for the cost) though I bought it to give as a gift and have no plans of replacing my Pentax PF scopes with this. It does seem to be a very functional little 1.2 kg scope, with a nice 15-45x image, 45˚ Schmidt prism, stay-on case, and waterproof design.
Just in time for Christmas! - Bill