Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 20 Aug 1997, Richard Clompus wrote: > I found a very revealing review of the Leica spotting scope at > > http://www.biddeford.com/sing/LeicaTele.html > > written by Whole Life Systems. Yes, that article along with some private correspondence with another member of the group convinced me not to acquire the zoom eyepiece. The 20x is very nice, but I find the 40x a bit difficult to use for extended periods - the small sharp center seems to float in a distorted field with my eyes anyway. Unfortunately, the relatively new 32x eyepiece may not have been available at the time of the review. The swivel function on the angled scope is very handy when people of different heights are using the scope since the tripod does have to be constantly readjusted. However, I do wish the knob one uses to loosen/tighten the scope body within the mount was a bit bigger. Despite my carping, I still think it's one impressive hunk of glass. Written by: Roy C. Zartarian | Prophets are not without honor 25 Stuart Street | except in their own country Newington, CT 06111 USA | and in their own house. http://www.connix.com/~royzart