TS Optics Spotting Scope 22-67x Magnification - 100mm Aperture - ED Objective
... large aperture spotting scope for low light conditions and large distance viewing - improved optics with ED element for better colour correction and improved contrast.



The ED spotting scope series was made for excellent performance in all areas. The ED lens offers superb image sharpness and contrast and a particularly good colour correction. A simpler achromatic objective will show coloured fringing around high contrast transitions in the image. This reduces visibility of fine detail. The TS SP 100 EDZ was made for demanding users looking for a high quality spotting scope that still comes at a very good price.

This powerful 100mm aperture spotting scope can be used even under low light conditions. Even with the maximum magnification of 67x with the supplied zoom eyepiece the image is still clear and bright. The spotting scope is spray water proof, making it suitable for "real-life" outdoor use. Compared with an 80mm spotting scope the light gathering surface is 36% larger!

Applications:

With 100mm aperture this spotting scope is made for demanding use in conditions where smaller spotting scopes will fail, especially for low light conditions (in forests, twilight, ...). This makes the instrument ideal for demanding nature observing, birdwatching and hunting. With its ED objective this model offers even more contrast than the achromativ variant. You will notice the biggest difference on high contrast details where a normal achromatic lens will "smear" some details because of a false colour fringe.

The spotting scope is very popular for long distance target shooting. Under good conditions you can use it for up to 300m shooting distance.

Digiscoping with the TS Spotting Scope This spotting scope is also a powerful telephoto lens. Find some photos in the "user reports" section prooving the performance of this optical system. (D)SLR cameras can be attached directly to the zoom eyepiece using a T2 adapter ring . For optimal field illumination, we recommend a 20 or 40 mm T2 extension tube. The resulting focal length is 1000 respectively 1500 mm. This value can be further enhanced by turning the zoom eyepiece to higher magnification ratios. For optimal image brightness, we recommend the optional eyepieces with 25 or 19 mm fixed focal length. All you need additionally is the "WO Fotoadapter" and a T2 ring for your SLR camera model.

Properties and Features:

-- relaxed observing position. 45° angled view
-- improved contrast and reduced false colour by use of an ED element in the objective
-- stepless zoom from 22x to 67x magnification
-- robust design & spray water proof
-- comfortable focusing through a large focusing knob. The knob and the rear part of the spotting scope are rubber armoured for high comfort even at low temperatures.

Specifications: -- Doublet ED objective -- Aperture ... 100mm -- Magnification ... 22x to 67x with the zoom eyepiece -- Exit pupil diameter ... 4.2mm to 1.6mm with the zoom eyepiece -- Eye relief ... 18mm to 15mm with the zoom eyepiece. Suitable for eyeglass wearers. -- Field of view 32m to 15m at 1000m with the zoom eyepiece -- Coating ... full broadband multicoating (FMC) -- Objective focal length ... 540mm -- Objective type ... achromat -- Length ... w/o eyepiece: 48cm ... w/ eyepiece: 52cm -- Weight ... 2kgs Left image: -- comfortable viewing position and eye relief with the zoom eyepiece

Teleskop-Service Tip: Photography with Spotting Scopes (Digiscoping):
The high-quality optical system allows using the spotting scope as powerful telephoto lens. Below the eyepiece's rubber eyeguard, there's a T2 thread for easy DSLR adaptation. You only need a T2 extension tube (TST2V20 for APS-C or BA1508153 for full format models) and a T2 bajonet ring for your camera model. The T2 extension screws onto the eyepiece and the T2 bajonet ring onto the extension. All these articles are found in the "photographical accessories section" below.

For compact digital cameras with fixed lens, we recommend the Baader Microstage.