Best spotting scope for wildlife viewing?

hayonthego · Guest

We are newly retired and enjoy hiking and observing wildlife. I have done some research on scopes, but the discussions about magnifications, field of view, coated lenses etc. have me confused. We would like to observe wildlife from a distance, get a scope which is rugged and waterproof, view in twilight situations, have ease of focusing, and adapt to attaching a digital camera, and stay under $1000 if possible. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:58 pm Post subject:

Hi

Here are some optically excellent waterproof spotting scopes that list digital adapters as an option - all under $1000

Kowa 660 series(body only), http://www.opticsplanet.net/kowa-66-high-performace-spotting-scopes.html
Kowa 660 series eyepieces, http://www.opticsplanet.net/kowa-interchangeable-eyepieces-for-66mm-and-60mm-spotting-scopes.html
Kowa digital adapters - coming soon

Nikon Fieldscope III (body only)Nikon Fieldscope III 60mm Spotting Scope Body with Free UPS Shipping
Nikon Fieldscope III eyepieces, http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-zoom-eyepiece-20-45x.html
Nikon digital adapters
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-digital-camera-adapters-for-fieldscopes-and-spotting-scopes.html and also http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-digital-camera-attachment-kit-for-fieldscopes-and-spotting-scopes.html
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