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my new spotting scope
- Sir Henry
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my new spotting scope
I received my new Kowa TSN-99A scope a few days ago. I canceled the order on the tripod because it wasn’t really what I wanted and didn’t find something else that would arrive before I left for Washington.
The scope is fantastic although not having a tripod makes it difficult to sight. The view out my upstairs bedroom window. It I remember correct Timms Hill is about 3,200 feet away.
This is the viewfinder taken from my cellphone. It’s extremely difficult to handhold the phone as it’s depth of field is extremely narrow. This cropped picture approximates the view although the field of view is bigger. This is at 25x. It’s now at 70x. The height of the floors would be about 8 feet so that gives an indication of the magnifying power at 3,200 feet. What is really lacking in the pictures is the sharpness. Viewing directly through the lens it is crystal clear with lots of contrast. These pictures were taken at twilight. This scope is a winner and when I get a tripod and camera attachment I should be able to take great pictures.
The scope is fantastic although not having a tripod makes it difficult to sight. The view out my upstairs bedroom window. It I remember correct Timms Hill is about 3,200 feet away.
This is the viewfinder taken from my cellphone. It’s extremely difficult to handhold the phone as it’s depth of field is extremely narrow. This cropped picture approximates the view although the field of view is bigger. This is at 25x. It’s now at 70x. The height of the floors would be about 8 feet so that gives an indication of the magnifying power at 3,200 feet. What is really lacking in the pictures is the sharpness. Viewing directly through the lens it is crystal clear with lots of contrast. These pictures were taken at twilight. This scope is a winner and when I get a tripod and camera attachment I should be able to take great pictures.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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- North Country Gal
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Re: my new spotting scope
That is amazing. Doesn't get better than that. Congrats on a superb optic.
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- Rifletom
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Re: my new spotting scope
Picture #2 looks amazing. When your st-up is complete, you will be dialed in Gene. Very nice scope. NCG steered you in the right direction.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: my new spotting scope
Yes she did. I stayed up and saw the blood moon last night. It was amazing. When I get back from Washington I was to complete the setup so I can take good pictures.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: my new spotting scope
Wondered if you got the chance to see the blood moon. I walked out and got rained on, no moon for me.
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- markiver54
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Re: my new spotting scope
Looks really cool there Gene. Man that landscape there has changed alot since I was there its amazing.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: my new spotting scope
It changed in about 48 hours.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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- markiver54
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Re: my new spotting scope
Congratulations on the new spotting scope. It is obvious though, one does not have to look far to see the beauty there.
I believe you have found your utopia Gene.
I believe you have found your utopia Gene.
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