Meopta Spotter
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Meopta Spotter
I have a Swarovski collapsible spotter now for several years. Saw this today
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... ct-option/
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... ct-option/
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Re: Meopta Spotter
A lot of them are pretty good, but I'm thinking about getting a good 100x zoom camera instead.
It serves a dual role then.
It serves a dual role then.
I'm soft and I don't care.
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Re: Meopta Spotter
Meopta produce superb lenses, it is possible that Your Swarowski has lenses from Meopta.
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You must have never looked through a 100x cameraSPEEDY wrote:A lot of them are pretty good, but I'm thinking about getting a good 100x zoom camera instead.
It serves a dual role then.
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My mates is outstanding, could zoom in from one mountainside to another, while rock climbing and take a picture of a lizard so clear you can easily see its scales.
Technology is really comming along.
Technology is really comming along.
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I've been kicking a lot of stones around regarding my long range optic options....the high zoom camera, mini spotter, collapsible spotter, just 15's. Should I go 12 or 15's paired with my 8's, can I leave my 8's at home with the 12's or run the 8's with one of the non-bino options.
I don't need to count rings or points, just want to take a good look at distant blobs to work out whats going on....Full size spotters are serious overkill. And it's just fun to look at deer.
The weight & potential for quick deployment of the collapsible has some appeal. I got talked out of the high zoom cameras....from the advice I was given they won't do what I thought they could.
I'd love to have a look through the collapsible because I think it would best suit my needs. The fact there is a new collapsible on the market at that price point/quality is very interesting.
I don't need to count rings or points, just want to take a good look at distant blobs to work out whats going on....Full size spotters are serious overkill. And it's just fun to look at deer.
The weight & potential for quick deployment of the collapsible has some appeal. I got talked out of the high zoom cameras....from the advice I was given they won't do what I thought they could.
I'd love to have a look through the collapsible because I think it would best suit my needs. The fact there is a new collapsible on the market at that price point/quality is very interesting.
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My longest range spotting is only 300-400m at the furthest so the camera with a 50x zoom will let me take close up photos.
I've identified two locations where I'm going to build a hide and sit and wait for deer walking down to their feeding grounds.
I've identified two locations where I'm going to build a hide and sit and wait for deer walking down to their feeding grounds.
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Yeah I've had one for a couple of years and it's pretty decent, best thing Is its compact size.Corjack wrote:I have a Swarovski collapsible spotter now for several years. Saw this today
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... ct-option/
Ultra zoom cameras are good (i have a 65x canon sx60 ) however will struggle in low light conditions, that's where a spotter comes into its ownSPEEDY wrote:A lot of them are pretty good, but I'm thinking about getting a good 100x zoom camera instead.
It serves a dual role then.
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Re: Meopta Spotter
I had always shied away from Meopta spotters due to size and weight but this could be a winner.
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What do you suppose the ranging eye piece is? Graduated stadia reticle to measure the height of an object or similar?
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I’ve been mulling over the Meopta, with the Zeiss and the Nightforce as options. Not sure which way to jump yet, but have a little time up my sleeve.
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These have been around for quite a few now and are fantastic value for money. I believe the only downside is I don't believe they are as waterproof as a standard style spotter?Corjack wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:35 pm I have a Swarovski collapsible spotter now for several years. Saw this today
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... ct-option/