Great for my birding needs. Can spot, zoom and watch easliy. When the barge moves down the Mighty Mississippi, I can zero in and see quite clearly. Can see well over into Iowa with no problem from my deck. Very surprised at how many extra stars I can see at night. Haven't tried the tripod yet, but anticipate it will come in handy for eagles and star watching.
Pros: Easy to use and handy
Cons: Little wobbly at 22 zoom.
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