Nikon Fieldscope ED 25-75x 82 mm Angled

TJ · Guest

Hi Joanie,

Two weeks ago I placed an order for the above scope. Apparently this particular model is out of stock. Do you know when the new batch will arrive? I am concern I will not receive my order in time for my upcoming summer travel which will start in mid June 08. Should I start looking for an alternative model?

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

Hi

Wish I could give you a definite answer, but with Nikon that is always an iffy proposition. Just about impossible to say, at this point. I would give it a week and if nothing develops, we can start looking for alternatives.
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TJ · Guest

Hi Joanie,

I will start my travel in 10 days and there is still no sign the Nikon 82 mm ED Angled would be available again in your store.

I need to start thinking about the alternatives. What would you recommend? I have the following criteria:

1) 80+ mm objective preferably but would consider also 60+ mm
2) Angled
3) ED glass
4) Option for digiscoping (I have Nikon D80 SLR)
5) Budget: $2000
6) Pls also advise the eye-piece & attachment adapter for SLR

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

Hi TJ

What is your order number?
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TJ · Guest

Joanie,

It is 398761.

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

Can get you a Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 with the SLR adapter, 780050 and a t-ring for a Nikon, 93402

Also have a Pentax PF80ED-A zoom kit with eyepiece, but no dedicated SLR adapters for Nikon. Sorry.

Best option, in my mind, is a Zeiss 65mm angled, green, 528014, plus the 528061 zoom (available through a distibutor). The SLR adapter is baclordered from Zeiss, however.

On option you can always explore on the camera on the Pentax and the Zeiss, is to digiscope through the eyepiece, with a universla rail adapter, such as the Alpen 706 by adding any small digital point and shoot. I think it is a better option, anyway, than using your SLR.
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TJ · Guest

Joanie,

Thanks. What about 80+ mm ? Would you recommend Kowa ? I forgot to mention that I am also wearing glasses.

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

That's it. Only 80mm on the shelf, right now, is the Bushnell and the Pentax. Kowa would need to be ordered from Kowa and would be cutting it close.
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TJ · Guest

Thank you for the recommendation. I will start reviewing these scopes.

If I get the a Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 with the SLR adapter, 780050, do I still need the T-ring for a Nikon, 93402 ? What is this T-Ring for?

Do I also need to get a fixed eye-piece?

Regards,
TJ

Guest · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject:

One more question on the Bushness Elite, can I mount the scope on a tripod or do I need to get a separate mounting plate? I have a Bogen 3021 with 322RC2 head.

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

Hi

You can mount any spotting scope on any camera tripod. Spotting scopes use the same thread size as cameras.
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TJ · Guest

Joanie,

If I get the a Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 with the SLR adapter, 780050, do I still need the T-ring for a Nikon, 93402 ? What is this T-Ring for?

Do I also need to get a fixed eye-piece?

Regards,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

Hi

Oops. Forgot that one. Sorry.

Yes, you stioll need a t-ring, but that's a good thing, compared to the Nikon and Pentax adapters. A camera adapter that uses t-rings allows you to use the scope and adapter with any brand of SLR. With the Pentax and Nikon adapters, you are stuck with their brands, respectively. Besides, at $16, a t-ring, such as the 93402 by Celestron, is not a big deal.
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TJ · Guest

Joanie,

Thank you. You have been very helpful. I am placing the order now.

Cheers,
TJ

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5673

You are very welcome, of course, and thanks for the order.
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