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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Miles on March 16, 2011, 01:48:48 AM

Title: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 16, 2011, 01:48:48 AM: I came across this link on the 24hourcampfire and thought it was interesting. I recently purchased the Minox spotter that was in this line-up and really like it. I posted a thread here earlier about the scope and the deal that www.cameralandny.com (http://www.cameralandny.com) was having...for those that missed it, they are selling the Minox spotter for $189 shipped to your door. :yike: Pretty hard to beat that deal IMO.

Here's the review:
http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:compact-spotters&catid=6:spotting-scope-reviews&Itemid=6 (http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:compact-spotters&catid=6:spotting-scope-reviews&Itemid=6)
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 22, 2011, 09:30:52 AM: I went out this weekend and messed around with the scope/tripod for a few minutes. I can't wait to get out there with it this coming October. Here are some pictures to put its size in to perspective.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: jackelope on March 22, 2011, 01:07:56 PM: 15-30X50??
Thats cool.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 22, 2011, 01:49:30 PM: Looks like a slick little set up, when I go ultralightweight I just throw my leupold fixed power 25x50 in the pack, it weighs just over a pound. I like the idea of being able to go up to 30x or higher though, especially when weight isn't an issue.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: bearpaw on March 22, 2011, 02:42:37 PM: Reading the review it sounds like a good value for the cost.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 22, 2011, 11:04:37 PM: Quote from: jackelope on March 22, 2011, 01:07:56 PM
15-30X50??

Yes. It is actually listed as a 16-30x50 but the dial starts at 15. I'm pretty impressed with this spotter, especially for what it cost me. I almost bought the Leupold compact spotter this past October but decided to wait for a better deal. I'm glad I waited because for the performance/quality of this scope (and with a price tag of $189), I wouldn't even consider the Leupy at the price they are asking for it.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 22, 2011, 11:07:38 PM: Apparantly Doug at cameralandny has reduced the price a little more. I copied this from a thread at 24hourcampfire:

#62226 MD-50 Straight Spotting Scope @ $169.99

#62225 MD-50 Angled Spotting Scope @ $169.99

I think you have to call and mention the 24hourcampfire to get the additional $20 off.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 22, 2011, 11:42:59 PM: Some better pics.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 25, 2011, 08:44:13 AM: Here you go. The second photo has the eye cup extended.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on March 25, 2011, 08:45:17 AM: .
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: addicted on June 01, 2011, 10:16:18 PM: dang that thing looks good. you should have brought it by to play with before i left. I might have bought one then. lol
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Jamieb on June 02, 2011, 07:14:34 PM: I might have to buy one to play with. If these are half as good as the Minox binos I have. their a good deal.
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: washelkhntr on July 13, 2011, 09:57:38 PM: How did I miss this, damn, they are up to $299 now. :cryriver:
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: Miles on July 13, 2011, 10:11:02 PM: They are still $189.99 (for a "new" demo unit that was used on display at a recent show).

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62226 (http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62226)
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: washelkhntr on July 13, 2011, 10:18:49 PM: Yea I saw that. I pulled the trigger on that one.

Miles, have you got anymore thoughts on the one that you have?
Title: Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
Post by: jackelope on July 13, 2011, 10:23:27 PM: I've had one for a few months now. I really like the small size of it. It will take a little for me to get past the fact that I only have 30x to work with but the compact size will win over for me. The glass is quality for sure, especially for the price. I like mine and am glad I got it.