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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Varche on 18 March 2009, 13:13:36

Title: Telescope advice for feathered bird watching
Post by: Varche on 18 March 2009, 13:13:36

Have got some 8x40 binoculars which are OK for close up stuff.

I would like to buy a telescope to look at cormorants, geese, herons and a fish eagle about 2 Km away. What should I look for to buy? Cheap but effective.

 I know nothing about telescopes. Had a look at some in a shop and was shocked to see the image upside down!

Seen these on EBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-60x60-Birdwatching-Nature-Spotting-Scope-NEW_W0QQitemZ320350932813QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Telescopes?hash=item320350932813&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 but don't understand about the magnification.

varche

Title: Re: Telescope advice for feathered bird watching
Post by: haj on 18 March 2009, 16:22:49

I think the20-60 is magnification range,the other 60 is he size of the objective lens,(glas at the front of the scope)So subject will be 20 to 60 times closer through the scope.

Telescopes on the other hand need an erecting prism to put image up the right way.

I reckon a scope with camera mount would be the better so you can take pictures of your subject.
'bout as much as i think i know :y