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<blockquote data-quote="Timberbeast7" data-source="post: 186227" data-attributes="member: 9700"><p>I agree with Willys, I also started out with a lesser tripod and promptly returned it for a very good tripod and solid head. You cannot see anything when the scope is shaking like a leaf. The carbon fiber isn't any better than than the metal ones, just lighter so its easier to pack all day.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Before I bought my Nikon I researched scopes quite a bit. Birdwatchers seem to be the authority on spotting scopes so thats where I got most of my info. The birdwatching references and websites I found consider the Fieldscope III ED to be one of the very best, achieving similar scores in reviews as the Swaro 20-60x65 HD and the Leica Televid (at about twice the price!) The birdwatching tests involve seeing very fine detail (small birds) at long ranges. As far as the angled vs. straight, get what you like and feel more comfortable with....I have no problem getting on target with the angled eye-piece and find it easier to use when glassing for hours at a time, and its also nicer to use at the range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timberbeast7, post: 186227, member: 9700"] I agree with Willys, I also started out with a lesser tripod and promptly returned it for a very good tripod and solid head. You cannot see anything when the scope is shaking like a leaf. The carbon fiber isn't any better than than the metal ones, just lighter so its easier to pack all day.:) Before I bought my Nikon I researched scopes quite a bit. Birdwatchers seem to be the authority on spotting scopes so thats where I got most of my info. The birdwatching references and websites I found consider the Fieldscope III ED to be one of the very best, achieving similar scores in reviews as the Swaro 20-60x65 HD and the Leica Televid (at about twice the price!) The birdwatching tests involve seeing very fine detail (small birds) at long ranges. As far as the angled vs. straight, get what you like and feel more comfortable with....I have no problem getting on target with the angled eye-piece and find it easier to use when glassing for hours at a time, and its also nicer to use at the range. [/QUOTE]
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