They can work very well, as testified to by the many amazing pics and videos on the interweb. My very limited experience has been they are finicky and frustrating things to use and as such I would advise against them, especially for any shot you will regret missing, such as a hunt. Rather, think of the other way round option - a hyperzoom compact digital camera and a stable tripod, and use that as a spotter - works far better for recording and depending on your needs, may be good enough as a spotter. Life is all about trade offs though.
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