Printable View
I want to get a cheap spotter that i can chuck in the bag and not worry about, does anyone use some of the cheaper ones, what do you think of it.
I know they arent going to compare to the bigger brands but i wont be using it every hunt so not worried about that.
Any help appreciated.
Cheers
Mal
Watching with interest
See if you can pick up a secondhand Leupold gold ring spotter. They are a good size.
I bought an Alpen 15-45x60 from Opticsplanet a few years back now. OK at around 30x, not the best past there. Alpen 15-45x60mm Compact Waterproof Angled Spotting Scope, 45 Degree Eyepiece 728 39% OFF |
I've often wanted a cheap spotter that I can just "chuck in the bag and not worry about" until I trying and use one to look at an animal +500m away. I now believe I need a really good one, that I place in the bag, with nice neoprene shell, wrapped in a fleece and that I care for and look after.
However, no spare money for such a thing and not going to buy a cheap one as it will just f#$k me off!
@Malhunting
Bought a Bushnell 12X-36X short spotter off a forum member here, some weeks ago.
At 3kms on 36X, can identify individual young pine trees in a commercial plantation, on the ridge line of foothills in the Tararua's.
Bought for range use - so hi-def isn't a requirement, just make sure I'm actually putting them on LR paper targets.
I'd suggest that this could be a suitable choice, but if trying to identify an animal for 'trophy potential' at very long distance, this might not be clear enough for your requirements.
Cheers
The other option is one of the super zoom cameras. Take a photo on 60x and then you can zoom in on the photo even more. I don't carry a spotter anymore.
I have a cheapo Konus with up to 60 zoom and 80mm objective. It gets a bit foggy on full power when viewing at bigger distances, but is ok for my needs.
Also manage to grab a camera adapter for it, which makes it a dream to use as you are not straining the old eyes when glassing for longer periods. Much easier just looking at the led screen on the camera.
This model of scope is too big to pack in comfortably though.
Beehives are aprox 3.8 km away, with scope on x20
Attachment 54745
wrong pic
FFS! Cant upload new pic for some strange reason
So you could possibly see the outline of a deer but it could be a yeti ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
I wouldn't discount it being a yeti in this neck of the woods :P
The scope does actually offer a slightly clearer picture than the photo to be honest. Pic was taken through a closed window using an average camera
+1 for the super zoom camera, could make out male/female on an animal 1800M away on one trip
Pengy that is a crap photo. Stick with your day job as a flightless fish muncher.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
I use a konus spot 15-45x60 i only paid $190 from jacobs digital. We have used it judging Tahr and chamois out to 1km and it seems to do the trick
Sounds good, Are you local JK, like Gore or close to?Quote:
Originally Posted by jknavara
So the idea for me is that I just want to assess whether i need to get a closer look at an animal or just keep walking, I have been measuring heads for a few years now and already have a fair idea how good they are but through 10x binos just doesn't cut it at range.
Would your rifle scope not do the job?Quote:
Originally Posted by Malhunting
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
I think he's talking about judging potential at distances of 1km+. So probably not.
Buy a camera like mine and scotts, kills two birds with one stone.
My luck with cameras isnt great so far. im not sure if id be killing 2 birds either when i have 6+ cameras now, lolQuote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
What you got @JoshC
Sent from my ALE-L02 using Tapatalk
I'm selling my Yukon Optics 20-50x50 WA for $120
Cheap and seems to be OK. Paid $249 new a couple years ago from Yukon 20-50 x 50 spotting scope by Yukon Optics New Zealand
Holy CRAP just googled it in NZ - Outdoor Supplies want $545 for it???
Why ya selling it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerbs
Because I live in Auckland now. Nowhere for long range.
