However, the best reason to buy this monocular is its phenomenally good image quality. Through the ED Prime glass, even distant objects are beautifully clear and free of fringing, while impressive close-focusing abilities make it just as good for observations at close range. Thanks to the large objective lens and exit pupil, it’s also a strong performer in low light. It’s more than twice as expensive as some competitors, but the Legend Ultra HD makes it worth it. Build quality is impressive for the price, offering a rugged waterproof rubber armour and a very comfortable grip. We found the focus dial easier to work with than the central focusing ring on the Opticron. It’s quite a heavy monocular; but it’s durable, affordable and good for everything from birdwatching to hiking to some light stargazing from your garden. We can also point you to other information providers and Scope services in your local area. Online support and advice

As you may have noticed there isn’t a binocular adapter option with Ollin. Well, not yet. So, for those looking to shed weight and not carry a spotter, you won’t be able to use the Ollin system. Limited Options I’ve been digiscoping now for some time but have always had mixed feelings about the efficiency of doing so. In fact, I stopped doing it for a while because of the struggle to get any level of quality. The downsides just weren’t worth dealing with.Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families.

An excellent smartphone adapter by Visionary for telesopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes, an ingenious design means this adapter allows easy imaging with your phone camera through virtually any optical instrument. A lightweight yet strong compact design with simple clamping to the eyepiece and adjustment of the phone camera position. Using the smartphone adapter on a telescope is as easy as possible, simply clamp over the eyepiece you are viewing with, adjust the phone position for the best view then focus and start taking images or even video. This is the easiest way to enjoy astroimaging with any telescope for immediate great results. Ideal for detailed shots of the Moon and Planets without costly equipment. Because the adapter uses the eyepiece to focus the image with you can easily change magnification as you would visually by swappimg eyepieces. Looking to upgrade your equipment? Get competitive prices on major brands with our part-exchange service. Works wellOn opening the box I thought it was a bit flimsy but it does the job well. It is very adjustable and is set up in no time at all. I tried it on the telescope but only in daylight as nights are cloudy. Took good pic. The only thing being in the daylight some light leaked in at the edges, something th (27/10/2020) -The Gen 3 also upgrades to the X63 modem for the fastest potential 5G data speeds (up to 5 Gbps) in the 7 series. Digiscoping is essentially a method of photography or videography that uses an external form of magnification. To put it into simpler terms, in a way most people use it today, it’s taking a pic with your phone through a spotting scope or binoculars. Phone Skope digiscopes offer more than just photographic opportunities. It serves as a valuable tool for cataloging and documenting the animals you encounter during your hunting expeditions. By leveraging the capabilities of your smartphone, you can create a comprehensive record of your wildlife sightings, noting important details such as species, behavior, and habitat. This not only adds to the excitement of the hunt but also contributes to conservation efforts and wildlife research by providing valuable data to scientists and wildlife management organizations. Most of the advice we’d give you if you were buying a set of binoculars also applies to monoculars. Price, size and weight are all going to be big considerations, but otherwise the key factors are the level of magnification and the size of the objective lens. This is the larger lens at the end of the monocular, and will usually have a size of between 25 and 55mm (any larger and you’re in telescope or spotting score territory). The bigger it is, the better it will be at gathering light, giving you a brighter, crisper image. The magnification speaks for itself. Monoculars tend to start at 7x magnification and go up through 8x and 10x to 12x and 15x. Hence, you’ll often see a monocular described as 8 x 25 or 10 x 42.