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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mtn" data-source="post: 4135706" data-attributes="member: 149467">Just thought I would follow up on this thread with my own impressions of this scope in case anyone is interested. I have had mine for about a month now and have been out in the field with it maybe 15 days. I have it mounted on an outdoorsmans tripod and pan head... Basically a lightweight western hunting style setup.  The scope and tripod are light enough for me to hike around with the rig resting on my shoulder without really noticing the weight.I agree with John; the Dialyt is a great "quick look" scope.  I have used it a few different ways with good results. First, as a quick "rooftop" scope, as described in previous posts.  The other day I was driving, thought I saw a kestrel on a power line and pulled off onto a side road with a decent long-distance view towards the bird.  I was able to quickly lay the scope on the roof of my truck and confirm the ID where my 8x binoculars left some doubt.  I have used the scope this way a few times.Another way I have used the scope is to get a better view of a perched bird while in the field... A couple weeks ago I was hiking with my son and had the scope over my shoulder.  We saw a hawk flying and watched it land in a tree.  I was able to quickly set the scope up and get the hawk in the line of view.  We took turns watching the bird for several minutes before it flew off.  The scope was perfect for this kind of thing because it was easy and quick to set up and get on target.The primary way I use this scope is to have it set up in front of me while I'm sitting and observing an area with binoculars in hand.  I set the scope with the eyepiece at my eye level and am able to quickly switch between binoculars and the scope.  This technique has allowed me to get some very detailed views of birds.  The scope is quick to get on target and I have really enjoyed using it this way.  It has been my scope of choice lately.The view is as described above... Very sharp detail, a nice 3D view and excellent depth of field.  The field of view is limited and that is the biggest downside to this scope.  The edge of the view is noticeably but not distractingly softer than the center of the field.  The color is very natural.  Low light performance has been good and the scope handles challenging lighting conditions well.I think of this scope as a good, sturdy tool that is a joy to carry compared to bigger scopes and excellent to use from a seated position.  It excels as a back-country reference scope for use while sketching, note taking or alternating with binoculars while observing.  I wouldn't take it to watch shore birds, pan shorelines or follow hawks from a mountain top, but for hiking and sitting I'm happy to have it.Cheers</blockquote>

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