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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
was having...for those that missed it, they are selling the Minox spotter for $189 shipped to your door.
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
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Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
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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.
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15-30X50??
Thats cool.
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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.
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Reading the review it sounds like a good value for the cost.
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Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
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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.
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Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
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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.
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Some better pics.
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Here you go. The second photo has the eye cup extended.
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dang that thing looks good. you should have brought it by to play with before i left. I might have bought one then. lol
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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.
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How did I miss this, damn, they are up to $299 now.
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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
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Re: Compact Spotting Scope Review
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Yea I saw that. I pulled the trigger on that one.
Miles, have you got anymore thoughts on the one that you have?
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