Works well for me - Bushnell Spacemaster 15-45, 25 x 50 Collapsible Spotting Scope

I kept reading that nothing under 300$ would be functional, but this scope is working well for me. Granted I am a novice, so perhaps my standards are low. However, I have been able to view and digiscope birds effectively with this as an entry level setup. The light weight also allows me to get away with digiscope with a cheapie tripod. Due to the small lens I did have to buy a camera adaptor, though. Without it I had trouble getting the image in view, with the adaptor it's a breeze, though.
Pros: Low Cost, clarity of view, lightweight
Cons: Small lens

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.