Zen-Ray Ridgefield 15-45x65 Spotting Scope and test drive opportunity

[ZRS-8x42]

We just launched the new 15-45x65 Ridgefield Spotting Scope. I have been discussing with Ray to offer a test drive opportunity for our members.  You need to have minimum of 500 posts to participate.  Please PM me if you are interested.

Link to the product page: http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/spottingscopes/ridgefield-angled.html



Zen-Ray Ridgefield™ spotting scope is appreciated by birders, hunters and archers alike for its light weight compact design and best-in-class clarity and brightness thanks to its state of the art fully multi-coated optics. Enhanced with Bak-4 prism, waterproof/fogproof enclosure, durable composite chassis, Ridgefield spotting scope offers upper mid-range performance at budget level price.

Optical Features

• Fully Broadband Multi-Coated Lenses: 99.7% transmission at every lens/air interface
• Oversized BAK4 prism: high density optics with ample optical illumination for maximum brightness

Mechanical Features

• Snugfit view-through protective cover
• Composite polymer chassis for maxmum durability
• Waterproof/Argon charged for fogproof
• Twist-up/down eyecup with generous eye relief to accomodate glass wearers
• Extendable Sunshade to reduces glare and protect lens from adverse weather condition
• Rotating Tripod ring to allow flexibility in positioning the spotting scope

[coop2424]

Looks like another good product from you guys.  PM sent

[Pathfinder101]

Big fan of your ED2 Binos.
PM Sent

[BushMonster]

Looks nice and will be in the market for a new spotter.  What do these retail for?

[ZRS-8x42]

Looks nice and will be in the market for a new spotter.  What do these retail for?

Currently on sale for $279. For Hunt-WA members, write me a PM so I can help with free shipping.  Thanks

[PacificNWhunter]

PM sent

[JackOfAllTrades]

PM sent..

Looks like that mounting ring spins on the body? Allows the user to set the rotation/angle of the viewfinder to a preference. That's inovative!

-Steve

[Jason]

Do you offer the Spotting scope in a straight eye piece?

[ZRS-8x42]

Do you offer the Spotting scope in a straight eye piece?

Yes, they are coming in the first week of Feb. We will be offering pre-order for straight version very soon.

Charles

[couesbitten]

Looks good, PM sent.

[Ray]

I just got one yesterday afternoon. It definitely does have a mounting unit which permits rotation around the body\lens of the scope.  I'm going to try it out this weekend.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Fast shipping to me too. I like that spin clamp. I've only put it on a tri-pod so far but will be looking through the gloomy weather here at something off in the distance soon.  I have a Winchester 15-45x60 to compare it too. Not quite the same price point in its day, but something to put it side by side. I can already tell the Ridgfield is a better unit.

I asked Charles if he wanted a public critque or a compilation later.

-Steve

[ZRS-8x42]

Fast shipping to me too. I like that spin clamp. I've only put it on a tri-pod so far but will be looking through the gloomy weather here at something off in the distance soon.  I have a Winchester 15-45x60 to compare it too. Not quite the same price point in its day, but something to put it side by side. I can already tell the Ridgfield is a better unit.

I asked Charles if he wanted a public critque or a compilation later.

-Steve

Yeah, as I told Steve, it will be uncensored public critique.  Now, with Ridgefield and ZEN ED2 spotting scopes, we have a wide range of products that will sure meet your most critical requirements.

On another note, we no longer take new test drivers as we have a long waiting list after Ray and Steve.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Sitting here watching the Seahawks, typing one of the documents that came with the scope, this is something that really bothers me. The grammar I’m seeing come out of the Asian sources has room for improvement. I have documentation from a 'Winchester' spotting scope that was obviously written by someone that has at least completed high school English requirements 'state side'.

I'll admit that when I type on-line, I'm not always grammatically correct, but I expect proper grammar and punctuation within the documentation of anything I've spent money on. This is definitely something that can be compiled and proofread at the parent company.

Congratulations on the purchase of your spotting scope, a versatile high-performance spotting scope offering a wide range of terrestrial viewing.
SPECIALTY OF BINOCULAR
1.   nitrogen filled, waterproof/fog proof
2.   all glass are fully multi coated to get the best light transmission
3.   Eyepiece are changeable to get different magnification
4.   light-liller is attached on objective lens
5.   lager eyepiece system
6.   twist-up eyecup is suitable for eyeglass wearers
MOUNTING
Note: Some special use spotting scopes do not include tripods. However, these instructions should apply to most tripods.
Remove the spotting scope from the packaging. Attach the tripod with the provided screw to the tripod mount hole located on the base of the spotting scope. Spread the tripod legs and set on a solid surface.
MAGNIFICATION
Note: Some specialized spotting scopes have a fixed magnification with no zoom.  For zoom magnification scopes,  grasp and rotate the magnification ring to change the power. The magnification ring is typically found near the eyepiece.  When rotating this ring, the image appears to zoom in and out. It may be necessary to re-focus when the magnification is changed.
FOCUSING
Most focus rings are found in front of the eyepiece on the spotting scope body. By turning this adjustment, the image will sharpen until in focus. On some spotting scopes, the focus ring is on or near the eyepiece.
USING THING SPOTTING SCOPE
1.   Take off the protection cover on the spotting scope body
2.   Take off both two side of eyepiece cover on spotting scope eyepiece.
3.   Using the eyepiece aim at the spotting scope body joint, press down the eyepiece at the same time turn the eyepiece right to the end.
4.   Lock the eyepiece by turn right the locking ring.
5.   Takeoff the objective lens cover.

USING THE TRIPOD
(Included with most spotting scopes, except special use spotting scopes)
To pan side to side or up and down, unloosen the tripod control handle by rotating it counterclockwise. To lock into a desired position, rotate the tripod control handle clockwise.
CARE
The lenses of your spotting scope are coated for highest light transmission. As with any coated optics, special care must be taken in cleaning the lenses. Moisten the surface of the lens slightly and wipe dry using a circular motion starting at the center of the lens. Wipe or brush off any dirt or dust on the outside of the spotting scope.
CAUTION
Never disassemble your spotting scope. Special tools and equipment are required for service and irreparable damage can result from untrained attempted service. Unauthorized service may also void the warranty.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THIS SPOTTING SCOPE AS SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYES MAY RESULT!

[ZRS-8x42]

Steve, I was scratching my head about where the instruction comes from.  Then I realized that there was a generic manual that was provided by the factory.  They should have never been there. Thanks.