Brunton Macroscope Single Scope
Zoom out to observe at a distance...then zoom in for incredible detail. Imagine tracking a butterfly in the distance...as it lands nearby, focus on its wings to see detail almost invisible to the naked eye. With a BaK-4 roof prism, a 40mm multi-coated objective lens and 7X magnification, this macroscope provides precise detail and clear, bright images, whether you're viewing from far away or as close as 18 inches.Features:BaK-4 roof prism40mm objective lens15mm long eye relief7x magnification18" close focusEmerald FireTM full multi-coating336 ft. field of view @ 1000 yards5.7mm exit pupilTripod mountableCarrying case includedThe twist-up eyecups with 15mm long eye relief make viewing convenient and comfortable even with eyeglasses. And, the large exit pupil makes for super-bright, extra-clear images even in low light. For nature lovers, there's no other device that lets you see so much, so beautifully.
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Brunton Macroscope Single Scope Reviews
Easy to use. Long focus range - closeup to infinity. Highly recommend it, especially to someone who is uncomfortable using binoculars. But it is a great device. Excellent optics. So good I wish that there was some sort of camera adapter to fit to a digital camera. It does need end-caps (both ends), and the case should be snugger to allow safe wearing on a belt or to clip to a backpack.
Everything said about this Macroscope is true ~ it is an amazing scope. Very user friendly. My first encounter with the Macroscope was at Outer Banks Birdwatchers in Nags Head, NC where they had the scope mounted onto a Polecat hiking stick, and leaned near a window for everyone to use while watching birds at their backyard feeder. That's exactly what we do here at home; keep the scope handy for watching our backyard birds. Compared to other options, including monoculars and spotting scopes, this 7x power scope excels in close-up (18") focus ability plus it has a wide field-of-view which makes it easier to follow moving targets.
One problem with ordering on the internet is that it is difficult to visualize the size or quality of an item from a photo or written description. I wish that Brunton would have included lens caps to protect the optics. I purchase the Vortex Solo for my hiking needs and will keep the Brunton scope in my RV. This is a fine quality scope but larger than I expected it to be. The tripod mount is great and the focus knob is fast and easy to use. It is a nice light weight scope for birding but a bit too big for backpacking or hiking.
It gave wonderful views of the southern Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds. Bulk/weight factor - a bit bigger than pocket size binoculars, such as the Pentax Papilios. WOW. Hiker naturalist heaven. We were out in nowhere, miles and miles from city lights and smog, and I wanted the large exit pupil. Mount it on a hiking staff using the camera mount ring.
When there are no insects, they do just fine on birds and whatever else you need to look at. The optics are very good so while they're not _top_ quality roof prism, they're fine in the real world. Next time, there were these beehives with the covers missing. I didn't use it on wildlife much, because I was always looking through the camera viewfinder. First time I took it into the field I was at a small shallow pond, and the water insects were fascinating. (edit) I took it to Botswana just recently.
The Brunton's 40mm objective is a big plus, though.
without getting so close as to scare off nature/scorch somethingthe way a magnifying glass does. Weighing in at just 13.5oz and well balanced, the Macroscope is easy to usewith the turn of a single large dial you can look at a bird up close and then smoothly track it as it flys off into the horizon/infinity. My only disappointment is that Bruton didn't feel it was necessary to include lense caps, so if you want to protect your investment, I recommend budgeting $26 (including shipping) for a hinged pair from inventor's website at "closetoinfinity com" or find a spare 43mm lens cap at your local photography store. There is a standard tripod mount that can be rotated to ensure optimal positioning of the focus dial. This is an amazing little piece of optical machinery. If you're the curious type, the Brunton Macroscope will bring you hours of enjoyment looking at spiders, birds, ant colonies, flowers, mountains, etc. (I also think it would be useful for detail studies at a museumlooking at dinosaur bones or Impressionist paintings).
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