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Brand:Swarovski Optik
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Swarovski Optik HD-ATS 80 Spotting Scope with 45 degree Angled Viewing (does not include eyepiece).
Terrible backup
By Ian from St Helens Tasmania on 2/16/2008
Pros:
Reasonable image
Cons:
Focus ring jerky, Focus ring loose, Focus ring poorly located, Fragile, Gas leaker
Best Uses:
Birding
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
From new, focus ring difficult to turn at some points. Loose and sloppy at infinite focus point. Swivel ring initially tight and now three yrs old siezed. Objuctive lens unscrewed leaking nitrogen when trying to swivel body. Focus ring in very inconvenient location and moves when carrying scope. [...]