9 Things To Consider Before Buying A Spotting Scope
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In this video I share the 9 things you should be considering before purchasing a spotting scope.
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For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion - the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me - from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
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All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely. 
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This is like a masterclass in spotting scopes. I like the science you are teaching about this.
This is by far the Best Tutorial on spotting scopes, thanks Ron!
Thank you Johannes.
That has to be the best tutorial for any optical equipment, and explained in a very easy to understand way.
@@RonSpomerOutdoors the Nipon 25x125x92 is a awesome scope too for the money powerful nitrogen purged
Although I’m a fairly successful salesman…
Ron kicks my azzzz !!!
This is one of the very best spotting scope appraisals I have seen on RUclips. 99% of these reviews or appraisals leave out important info and are often technically incorrect. Optics is a difficult subject, at a fundamental level it is all math. This is the reason most reviewers get the important stuff wrong as they don't understand it. If you are not an optical designer, even those that work in the industry all their lives never really understand optics properly. Nearly all optical jingo is pure marketing, and it is refreshing to hear someone avoid the pitfalls and explain properly to their market consumers using "normal" language. One thing I am glad you didn't talk about is the dreaded "Twilight factor", a term often used in the hunting and birding market. It is mathematical nonsense even though it has been used by top manufacturers for many decades. Good to hear you suggesting that even in lower light, a good quality optic can show lots of detail at higher magnifications. For many decades this point has always been refuted, that's because (as you hinted) all it takes is a high quality optic, and the performance makes a mockery of the marketing used for cheaper poorer scopes. Well done. Many years ago, I used to supply and build instruments, including Optolyth. I would be interested to hear whether you have looked at their draw-tube scopes and how they compare to the fixed length more popular models. I haven't seen a modern Optolyth draw scope, not since the 90s. Well done, you are a very good presenter.
This is one of the best comments I have read . Well done 👏
Thank you! I love seeing well spoken outdoor enthusiasts, that isn't all "tacticool" "'merica" types. Those guys don't bother me, I lean that way some times. But that looks bad tot those nonhunter types.
Great information, very through, without being overly technical.
Always enjoy your videos Mr Spomer. You say it like it is and in plain language we can all understand. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, straight talking no nonsense advise, much appreciated
i love the way you made all the spotting scope mumbo jumbo so simple and interesting to understand!
Excellent video on spotting scopes. Just some wisdom, buy the best you can afford. Meaning, save for the best. I use vortex razor HD and they are excellent. Love them! Would I like Swarovski? Heck yes! But for me razor HDs are the perfect price for how much I hunt but one day I can decide to trade up. There is value in higher end optics. Diamondbacks are purpose-full but trade up value will be lost. Save your money and get the best. There is a line to where trade in value is lost. Leupold’s highest end, vortex razors, zeiss’s higher end line…etc. If you can’t afford Swarovski get zeiss, can’t afford zeiss get vortex or Leupold, and so on. Do some research. I recently bought a zeiss rifle scope and the quality is above vortex or Leupold; but the all out warranty isn’t the same. Zeiss will fix the scope and there is a value there. Not all brands are gonna come with a full guarantee advertised but I can guarantee if you damage your Swarovski; they are going to fix it in some form or fashion. Just the cost of doing business. See the value it that. 10x42 or something similar size is perfect for chest binos. Plus, they are even better glassing on a tripod. Much more stability equals more clear picture.
Spotting scope vs larger binoculars: spotting scopes are tough to glass out of for a long time. I suggest using 15x56 binoculars or something similar size. Much more relaxing to long glassing sessions. Plus, spend the extra money on a great tripod. Vortex, Leupold, and other manufacturers make excellent tripods with excellent fluid heads to compliment your glass. The system makes for a great glassing experience which in turn finds you more game in the field. 👍🏻😃 just my opinion. That’s the way I wish I would have done it before spending all the monies.
Very clear (excuse the pun) and comprehensive breakdown of the technical and practical aspects of a spotting scope. And what a lovely hound!
excellent information, I did experience many of the problems he mentioned. After watching the whole video I understood why I was having all these issues with my current scope. I returned my latest purchased scope and decided to purchase the little Celestron Hummingbird 9-27 x 56mm he recommended. I returned a 22 - 60x times scope, nowI am very happy with his recommendation. Thank you very much Sir!
Wow. What a great vid. Shot in 4K too! Thanks for all the useful info Ron.
Great job Ron. Your common sense approach is always refreshing. I also like, and believe as well, buy once, cry once. Buy the best you can afford, then get a little bit better. Let's just cut to the chase though, BUY THE SWAROVSKI ! Period. End of discussion.
Great video! You're very knowledgeable and did a great job describing all of this stuff.
Despite the lame jokes--this was the best, most useful video I've found to date. Thank you for the information that other videos, particularly those put out by optic manufacturers, never bothered to include.
For bright sunny days, you can friction fit circular polar lens filter (for cameras) into the rubber armor on a scope. When you squeeze a polarizer filter into the front of the scope it'll cut down on the amount of light passing through the glass. It's good for viewing into the sky, when you're tracking a bird in the sky.
Thank you so much for your response. Much appreciated.
Jeffrey
Ron Spomer name has always been synonymous with the outdoors. Recently discovered Ron Spomer's excellent RUclips videos. Very informative. Well spoken. Better than Netflix !
Really great video Ron - thanks for sharing your experience!
What a wonderfully clear and informative introduction to previously confusing features and measurements. Bravo!
What a fantastic, clear, to the point video, from someone who uses them in the field - thank you.
You are most welcome.
Great video. I love spotting scopes. Anything that brings the stars and planets closer gives me a spiritual feeling I can't put into words, and keeps me in this crazy world.😁
That's a very informative briefing. Learned more on the subject in these few minutes than to sum total of what I knew about spotting scopes, or lenses in general, for that matter. Much obliged! Like Like Like!
Thank you Jean.
I purchased this a few years ago: Pentax 20-60x80mm PF-80ED Angle ED Spotting Scope, Waterproof, works as well as any other spotting scope with the large primary objective. The 100ED is better but much heaver.
Very well thought out and presented. Did not know abt changing the eye piece. Like your straight forward, lots of detail, style. Very easy and enjoyable to watch. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! Very helpful video for a noob.
Extremely informative. Thank you.
Great information. Pretty comprehensive. I learned a lot. Thanks Ron.
If anybody is looking at that Celestron Hummingbird be careful, there are 2 versions of it Micro and ED.
ED is more expensive but remember first point from this video about ED glass.
Thank you. This is the most helpful video on spotting scopes that I have seen.
The Swarovski bespoke covers are really good and I recommend them even though they are expensive I haven’t seen a cover that comes anywhere near as they have all the necessary access points but it all comes down to how much you spend.
Such a pleasure listening and learning from you, thank you!
Videos don't get much better than that. Great job! Thanks!
Thank you, Bowhunt 99.
Fantastic explanations and I understood finally. Thanks and well done!
We ben looking for a spotting scope. So this really helped out . Thank you.
Very informative and straightforward. Thanks!
Excellent presentation, as always Ron. I’m currently looking for a scope, thanks!
Very well done . Down to earth and very easy to under stand and relate to . This will help many people who are looking for info
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Great Review...I bought a Nightforce TS-82 this summer. Fantastic
Very well presented and explained.
I’m no expert but I’ve always said regarding all optical equipment as a rule of thumb ‘Buy cheap,buy low magnification with large objective lens diameter - Buy expensive and the worlds your oyster’
Remember though like all things it’s [arguably] a case of diminishing returns ie. a scope costing double may be twice as good but one ten times the price probably isn’t ten times as good.
Lastly to quote Scotty from Star Trek “You canae change the laws of physics”
Excellent Sir ! Thank You so much for your knowledge and insight.
Excellent presentation of the different features regarding spotting scopes. Thanks for the great information.
Such a good primer regarding spotting scopes!
Very descriptive thanks!
14:17 "if there's suddenly a goat up there"🤣🤣🤣
Edit: Good stuff though.. best tutorial out her mahn.
14:28 and your beautiful dog looks skyward when you did. Ace advice too. Thank you.👍
Yeah, super good video and the instructional was clear and informative. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Ron, good review
Thank you for all the info. great tutorial.
Great review Ron! Thank you so much.
Did a great deal of research before I purchased my spotting scope. Something I wish to share with the spotting scope community.
I was getting clear images at 20x magnification, but when I began to zoom in to 30x, 40x, 50x, the image was unclear.
I found many who blamed this on the glass quality in the type of scope that I purchased (Leopold, 85mm, $1,000).
It was yesterday that I figured out what the problem was. I tried focusing the 60x magnification with my 2.5x reading glasses (they make my smart phone screen sharp and clear for me). This was the problem. I was correcting the focus for my eyes (not 20-20) and this threw out the focus on my spotting scope.
I wonder how many spotting scope users have blamed this issue on poor quality glass. I wish the spotting scope reviews would have mentioned this.
Very useful video Mr Spomer! Thank you.
excellent video, i was looking for a backpack model and you showed a good one. Thanks
Great info. Looking for one now!
I just got an original Docter scope 60/375 10-25mm Vario don't know a whole lot about it but it is crystal clear. I had a cheap Bushnell 14x-45x the clarity sucked it worked but just not a beautiful picture. The Docter Spotting scope may not be much but in comparison it's pure gold.
Shopping spotting scopes.
Nice video, great job.. thanks.
Really useful and well-organized content from an expert. Stright to the point!
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant and informative video thank you for taking the time to share.
Excellent!!! Thank you.
Very informative! Thanks!
thanks for your help!
Brilliant , Thank you for imformation well presented
My go to channel for any questions and expert explanations on outdoor products.
Great video thanks
Very informative thanks for pointing out the issue with the Swarovski tripod.
Helpful, thanks!
The best summary of optics performance I have ever seen.
Great stuff and awesome explanation!
I appreciate the video . . . getting into long range shooting and need a spotting scope. Thanks.
I hear you Ron! The last time I made a mistake was when I thought I’d made one! But that darned cape keeps giving me away as it flaps in the breezes in the field.
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Great review. Thank you.
Ron, This is probably the most informative tutorial on spotting scopes I have seen. Your explanation on going over 40 power is spot on(no pun intended). And your advice on how much to spend. I have a Leupold 20-40 that is crystal clear$$$. I have a Vanguard that is sup par$. P.S. - Love the comment on anti hunting !!!
Thanks Idaho! Good pun, too.
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched and I'm subscribing based solely on this. Nice to hear someone that knows his stuff and avoids all the theatrics in his videos. Everyone's different, but yours has just enough humor in it to suit me. Nice job!
Thank you Herb.
I second Herb's opinion! Thank you so very much for your straight, honest thoughts. You have at least 2 new subscribers now. Can't wait to binge watch the rest of ur videos. Keep up the great work!
Ditto, this guy really knows his stuff.
Learned more in 20m than days browsing RUclips for scope reviews. You Sir earned a new subscriber.
Best explanation on spotting scopes 👍🏻
Thank you for your video. Love ur corny humor.....buying a used spotting scope to go look at the cranes in Nebraska.....you've brought up several really good points that I didn't think of......
Thanks 👍 I was photographing cranes near North Platte a week ago.
Great i realy enjoyed the info well and very well Described the best descriptive vocal i have ever watched thanks
A lot of great and, more importantly, accurate information here. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, Ron, I am searching for a optic to obverse target for long distance rifle shooting, was debating on getting an binocular or spotting scope. This video teaches me a lot of information. Thanks again.
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Ron, This is an excellent treatment on spotting scopes. And, this is from a scientist who knows his optics.
You are right. The killer to sharp images is color fringing. That is why low dispersion glass is vital.
Next, the larger the objective lens, the sharper the image should be, if the optics is high quality. A higher magnification on a small diameter objective will just magnify a fuzzy image. A larger objective helps with the exit pupil as well.
You should think about a video on just the tripod itself. And a treatment of steadying a scope without a tripod (more than you did here). Here, a sturdy sock with polypropylene pellets (find at a fabric store) as a bean bag is useful. That can also be used to steady the rifle too. Most good tripods can change out the head. Consider a ball joint head; very fast to set up.
Also, people may consider buying more than one spotting scope, to fit their needs. Say, one for the range, and one for the backpack.
Again, excellent work. I like your dog.
Thanks for the confirmation, John, and the additional info. I did not know one could buy polypro pellets at fabric stores!
Great job !
Great display. Articulate and informative
I’ve never heard it broke down like this.. very educational.. thanks Ron love your channel 👍😊
You are welcome, Steven. Glad you got something out of it.
Great video! I sell high end optics for a living, so I’m very invested in this world. I know you touched on it at the end, but it can’t be stressed enough how important quality is. A Swaro ATX 65 will mop the floor with most 80-100mm scopes out there. I use car analogies a lot. Just because two engines have the same displacement, doesn’t mean they perform the same. On that same note, a high displacement engine from forty years ago doesn’t have the efficiency of an engine with a quarter of its displacement made today. You get a lot more “Horsepower/cubic inch”. As much as I love old American Muscle Cars...the fact remains that an AWD Subaru made today will outperform almost any vintage car in almost every way...save for aesthetic (which itself is subjective). What’s not subjective is the fact that higher quality and enhanced technology will get more of it’s available horsepower to the ground, i.e. light to the eye. Thanks for the excellent video on a subject near and dear!
Awesome advise
Thanks alot for this very informative video, regards from Germany.
Great Video...
Thanks`
Good presentation and solid information
A fantastic tutorial, thank you so much. I liked, subscribed, and hit the bell, cheers!
👍👍 looking to buy , very informative sir !
well i have been around long time . And all my maybe ones turned into gifts . So i have all Swarovski 8x32 15x50 and ATS 20x60 . they are all i need the 15x50 gets the most use
Very good, informative video!
Very informative.
Thank you sir
I was looking for a spotter; I already owned Vortex Razor 22-28x65mm. It did okay the first 1.5 years of ownership but with aging eyes (69). I needed something with better glass, so was TRACT Optics spotter 27-55x80mm. I already own a TRACT Toric rifle scope 4-20x50mm30mmtube. I knew about the quality of Tract optics having the company's rifle scope.
Good video. Thanks Ron. Biggest issues with prismatic telescopes, going back to 1854 when Ignazio Porro started making and selling his telescopes in Paris, are:
Short eye relief and a small eye box.
Ilya Koshkin, aka Dark Lord of Optics, recently advised that spotting telescopes with mirrors instead of prisms have longer eye relief and larger eye boxes. The potential problem for most of us is that he was looking through a Hensoldt optic and I have yet to find any useful reviews of the cheaper products offered by Bushnell, etc.
NB If you are going to buy one of those modular spotting telescopes, check that the manufacturer coats the internal sidewalls with a special charged coating to attract any dust that gets inside the optic (in order to keep it off the optical elements). Companies like Schmidt and Bender introduced such coatings on their sighting telescopes because dust specks can easily get caught on glass reticles (which is one reason why wire reticles are still popular on second focal plane scopes).
Thanks Ron. This should help me decide the correct spotting scope for birding. Btw, I am thinking to upgrade from a binocular and want more details and better colors during my birdwatching sessions.
The Viper HD 10x42 bins at £475 are at the fringe of the mid way before you jump into the £1000 range. The glassware is great, and the super sharp image is like viewing your object in 3D. It cuts it out!
Not to mention one of the best warranties in the market.
I just ordered the viper 20-60x85 hd I was hoping to hear or see somewhere it was good quality glass.
A real master seminar on spotting scopes, and no admission fee. Thank you sir!
Most welcome, Rod!
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Bought a Landove 20x60 very reasonable. Excellent scope for far less than big name brands.
Great video.
With swarovski you can use their camera lens adapter and slide your camera on the back of your spotter.
You are such a Pro! 100%
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