ankkd Posted February 16, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a straight spotting scope vs. an angled spotting scope with a camera such as a Dlux3? Which eyepieces are the best for the spotting scope to use for viewing eagles and deer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thomas Edwards Posted February 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2008 ...i would suggest getting the angled scope...it is easier to use your d-lux 3 with the angled mount...otherwise you need to extend the tripod to chest-level (which reduces stability)... ...same recommendation for nature observation...otherwise you need to bring the scope to eye-level...i have had good results with the 20-60x...you may wish to get the apo version of the 62 or 77... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted February 18, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2008 Angled is no doubt best for ground observation. Straight for celestial. The old man from the Age of Uncoating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted February 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2008 A straight system is usually used for direct optical viewing. An angled system is usually used by target rifle shooters so after firing all you have to do is turn your head 45 degrees to view the result downrange.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 21, 2008 Definitely angled. These things are tiring to use unless tripod mounted - the very high magnification at 60 makes for difficult to control shake - so an angled finder is best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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