"Celestron Regal M2 80ED Brand New Includes Limited Lifetime Warranty, The Celestron 52305 Regal M2 80 ED Spotting Scope delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent color correction and razor sharp images while essentially removing chromatic aberration
This spotting scope features a dual focus knob system, where the inner knob provides course focus and the outer knob adjusts very fine focus. It has fully broadband multi-coated optics along with proprietary XLT lens coatings that maximize light transmission while increasing resolution and contrast. The sighting line for sliding sunshade and the included T-adapter ring aid in producing stunning images. The Regal series being fully waterproof and fogproof, can be used in extreme weather. The BaK-4 prisms deliver enhanced sharpness and clarity. It is also equipped with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece. Plus, the binocular's durable but lighter-weighing magnesium construction provides an excellent grip, comfortable handling, and a contemporary look. 52305 Features: Regal M2 80ED Spotting Scope, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Zoom Upto 60x, Waterproof & Fogproof, Extra-Low Dispersion Objective Lens, Dual-Focus Knobs, Twist-Up Eyecup, Magnesium Alloy Body, Rotating Tripod Mount W/ Detents, Standard 1.25 Eyepiece Mount, T-Adapter for Easy 35mm / Digital SLR Imaging, SKU: 52305, Specifications: Diameter: 80 mm (3.14 in), Magnification : 20x - 60x, Angular Field of View: 2.1° / 1.0°, Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 110 ft (37 m) @ 20x, 52 ft (17 m) @ 60x, Exit Pupil (mm): 4.0 - 1.3 mm, Eye Relief (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in), Near Focus: 21.3ft (6.5 m), Prisms: BaK-4, Optical Coatings: XLT (Fully Multi-Coated), Twilight Factor: 69.3, Weather Proof: Waterproof / Fogproof, Includes: Soft Carrying Case, Zoom Eyepiece, Eyepiece Cover, T-Adapter Ring, Objective Lens Cover, Eyepiece Mount Cap, Lens Cloth, Instruction Manual"
It says on the outer box, "Designed for the Shooting Enthusiast." That is an understatement. I got this model (with the Long Eye Relief) because I'd worked my way through the low end spotting scopes (Konus, low-end Celestron, Redfield, Bushnell, everybody really) and the mid-range stuff (Bushnell Legend, Vanguard Endeavor HD, Alpen 7xx(?)-which was the best of that crew in my opinion) to find a useable spotting scope for High-power Service Rifle matches. Additionally, ..
I received the scope today and immediately set it up. I liked that the eyepiece had a really nice eyepiece cover made out of a solid metal. Probably brass or something. I then put on a tripod and started focusing on objects in the distance. I used the sighting line on the lens shade to help site in. I found this easier than other spotting scopes I have used. Others have a tiny sighting scope that just seems to make the scope bulkier. I have a Nikon spotting scope ..
