I really like spotting scope compared to binoculars since I watch the movie Sniper 1 & 2 starring Tom Beringer and also the Shooter starring Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger. Coming back, spotting scope is commonly used by an army spotter accompanying a sniper in their mission. Besides that, there are numerous usage of spotting scope such as bird watching etc etc which I am quite familiar and also not interested to elaborate.
I’ve research quite a lot on spotting scope before I made my decision. I’ve went to a couple of shops in my area somewhere in Klang Valley and I noted that the price range of a spotting scope can be from RM200-RM400 for the 20X spec. I also kept my eyes open if there’s someone selling it at the local online auction sites ie www.lelong.com.my but there were none. Ebay.com has several offers as regards to spotting scope but it was quite difficult to get the particular spec that I like. I am looking for a basic spotting scope with not less that a 20X and with at least 40mm lens pricing below RM250. I finally spot one which is the BURRIS SPOTTING SCOPE 12X-24X50mm with the bidding price of around that which is really a bargain at that time. I think I’ve lost bid for two consecutive time before I am able to secure the scope at a price of RM229 including shipping to Malaysia.
The scope was sent from US of A. After waiting for more than a week, I’ve receive the scope at last with excited feeling. After careful inspection, there were no visible damage or anything of that sorts. The scope itself is quite compact looking and it has a rubbery feels. The design is nice. The lens I think is big enough but not too big and it is small enough to be kept inside the ‘hand rest compartment’ in my car which is good. I don’t think it is tough enough to withstand shock. There’s no scope tripod stand included although the scope can accept the standard camera tripod. I wouldn’t want to drop my spotting scope on the floor which will sure break the prism inside the scope.
As for the power of the lens, I really think that it is worth it. For the price of RM229, I am very satisfied. I saw one ground floor shop in Amcorp mall selling one spotting scope with spec 20×40mm with a price of RM340 which is totally absurd. I think the view from the lens is brilliant (BTW I am not comparing it to the high end scope which cost you arms and legs). I can see quite far..there was one instance where I can see a car using the scope but I failed to spot it using my naked eye..impressive. Maybe I can use this to spot incoming enemy snipers somewhere in the nearby bushes or laying low behind curtains in the building across the street..hah!
But beware, using the scope without proper tripod stand or some kind of makeshift device to make sure the wobbling is minimize will result the user left with a sort of dizzy or mild headache. This usually happens after using the scope for about 15 minutes without proper tripod. I usually rest the scope on something to overcome this problem. This is indeed normal for scope users because of the high magnification power of the scope itself. Other than that, I think, I don’t see any negative points.
I really like this scope. I plan to bring it along in my next vacation which can be very very useful for sightseeing purpose. Skodeng purpose is also good but of course it is illegal and I don’t condone it..lol.
Posted by bopihz 
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