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Rancid Coolaid
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Posted: February/07/2008 at 17:01 |
Let me know what you think: optical clarity, resolution, durability?
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tahqua
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I had the pleasure of using one of those extendo-matic spotters several years ago. I thought it was far better than the fixed Leo spotter that was along with us. It fit easily in a fanny pack, too. It was very well made and armor coated. The fit on the extending tube was tight. I wish I had more but that's it. Doug |
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anweis
Optics Master Joined: January/29/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1148 |
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My first set of good quality spotting scope and binoculars were a Optolyth TBG 30WAx 80 mm scope and a 10x50 Alpin (classic) binocular. Many of my friends at that time used them, various models and configurations. I was very saddened by their new generation NG series of porro binoculars. They are dimmer than the classic series and the samples that i tried had very stiff focusers.
As far as durability goes: Make sure that you get a waterproof model, if that is a requirement. Also, i've seen TBG scopes with holes in their bodies. Apparently, the synthetic material that they were made of cracked and was pierced when hit accidentally - though i don't know how hard they have to be hit for that to happen, no optical instrument is bulletproof.
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anweis
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As far as optics of the scopes: they are of the top quality.
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koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13182 |
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I have reviewed a couple of Optolyth scopes a while back, but I do not recall whether I posted the review (at least I can not find it). I'll see if I have a copy.
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