Barska Gladiator 25-75x100 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod
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Manufacturer: BarskaBrand: Barska
Model: AD10610
Product features:
- O-ring sealed for complete waterproof protection and Dry nitrogen-purged and sealed to prevent fogging, clouding and moisture damage
- Multi-coated optics and massive objective lens increases light gathering ability thus delivering brighter images in low light conditions
- Ergonomically designed with shock-absorbing rubber armor for maximum protection and enhancing overall handling
- Ideal for long range big game stalking and harsh weather conditions
- Includes fully functional multi-adjustable tripod with quick release platform, and a carrying case for field protection
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Barska Gladiator 25-75x100 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod
Customer Review: Excellent value
Summary: 5 Stars
NOT a field scope, more a living room scope, but excellent for that purpose. Focus and zoom controls are easy, precise and smooth. Optical performance: clear, sharp and bright at all magnifications, and with much less loss of sharpness and light than with other zoom scopes I have tried; eye relief is wonderful for eyeglass wearers, and with a bad astigmatism I am particularly sensitive to this; spherical aberration is excellent, almost absent; chromatic aberration is apparent in very bright conditions at about 50x if the eyepiece moves relative to your eye, but if the scope is held steady it is very acceptable. Construction seems solid, although not sufficiently so for the outdoors. Again I would never attempt to use this heavy scope in the field, and that is purely because of its weight (it has a huge objective lens, which is why I bought it), and the magnification level which means you must have it very steady (this would be true of a $2000 scope of this power too). If this had been a $2000 scope, then it might have gained only 3 or 4 stars from me, but for $240 from Amazon it fully deserves 5 stars. The tripod: NEVER use it for this scope, although it's fine for a much lighter scope. I have an old Velbon tripod that is very solid, and works just fine, but you MUST be careful when using this scope with any tripod, and that is purely because of the weight. Not clamping the vertical axis control will likely lead to it crashing down against the tripod. For that reason I would also suggest that this scope is only suitable for adult use. I would recommend acquiring a tripod with ball bearings on the horizontal axis, which means a more expensive tripod, but I do not believe that a tripod without ball bearings would be usable with this scope's weight. Barska have apparently addressed the problem of not having the tripod adapter at the equilibrium point by adding an extra plastic distance piece that moves the swing point forward. The plastic piece appears delicate, so another reason not to use the scope in the field, or to carry it around a lot. Finally, if you want a permanent, high power observation scope for your living room window or veranda, with brilliant performance under low light conditions, this is for you. If you want a field scope, or one for pre-teens to use, look elsewhere.
Description of Barska Gladiator 25-75x100 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod
Big meets massive! With crystal clear clarity and extreme ruggedness, nothing rivals the vigor of Gladiator's unparalleled performance. Gladiator superior optics reveals every detail in optimum contrast, high brilliance color and sharp resolution. Tough in harsh weather conditions, these scopes are ideal for long-range big game stalking. Spotting will never be the same with Gladiator scopes. Spot the magnificence. Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty.Spotting Scopes
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