Konus Spotting Scope Konuspot-80 20-60x80

The Konus Spotting Scope Konuspot-80C 20-60x80 is an attractive spotting scope for bird and airplane spotters. With a variable zoom of 20-60x and the BaK-4 glass with multicoatings, this spotting scope provides a clear and realistic image. The Konuspot-80C 20-60x80 also provides a good image in lower light conditions. With a viewing angle of 45 degrees, you can make observations in a very relaxed way.

Usage Konus Konuspot-80C 20-60x80

The Konus Spotting Scope Konuspot-80C 20-60x80 can be used immediately by removing the protective caps from the eyepiece and lens. When looking through the eyepiece, you can rotate the focus wheel on top of the spotting scope to focus the image. When you rotate the eyepiece to the left, you enlarge the subject and it will be necessary to focus again using the focus wheel. With these magnifications, it may be wise to use a tripod to observe the subject even better.

The included carrying case features multiple zippers which makes it possible to use the Konus Konuspot-80C 20-60x80 while it remains in the carrying case. This way, you can use it very quickly when you want to see something unexpectedly. Despite this carrying case, it is wise to put the protective caps back on the spotting scope to prevent any damage.

Digiscoping

Smartphone adapter for smartphones up to 86mm wide
With the Konus Spotting Scope Konuspot-80C 20-60x80, you can easily take photos and videos of the subject you are observing using the included Smartphone adapter, with your own smartphone. By using this adapter in combination with your smartphone, it is also possible to look at the subject with several people at the same time. This is possible because what you are observing is displayed on your smartphone. It is also still possible to take photos and videos at the same time.

You place your smartphone in the smartphone adapter and center the camera in the middle of the circle. Now you can remove the rubber from the eyepiece of the Konuspot-80 and screw the smartphone adapter to the thread. Now, when you open your smartphone's camera app, you can use the screen to observe and take photos and videos. If the image is unclear, you can remedy this by zooming in on your phone, as you are used to, or by using the focus ring on the Konus Konuspot-80C.

DSLR adapter for SLR cameras

Using the dslr adapter it is also possible to use your SLR camera to take pictures of the observations. In this case, you should have a T2 adapter (see optional accessories) which you mount on your SLR instead of the lens. Even now it is possible to look at the screen with several people at the same time to see the observations. Also, this way the possibility remains to take pictures with your camera. First attach the T2 adapter to the dslr adapter and then remove the rubber from the eyepiece of the Konuspot-80C. Then slide the dslr adapter over the eyepiece and tighten it using the thread. When you remove the lens from the camera, you can attach the camera to the T2 adapter, after which the setup is ready for use.