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December 5 2025, Stefan Rieger
Once again Swarovski, the premium optics manufacturer from Austria, proves that it is not resting on its laurels. The latest additions to the spotting scope family are the two very compact and image-stabilised AT and ST Balance spotting scopes. The AT has a 65 mm objective lens diameter for angled viewing and 18-45x magnification. The ST Balance has a straight view and is even slightly lighter at 14-35Ă50.
The basic idea behind these two spotting scope models is that some nature observers have always rejected spotting scopes because of their size and the fact that you cannot observe properly without a tripod. Swarovski, as the leading European manufacturer of high-end optics, now has something to counter these two arguments. We were able to get an idea of this during a pre-launch event.
At the end of September, we tested the new product and the technology behind it on two extremely rainy days. Among other things, we were also able to observe how these spotting scopes are mounted in Absam. The next day, we went to Lake Chiemsee and were able to test the functionality of these spotting scopes and the image stabiliser both inside Herrenchiemsee Palace and on the shore.
In conclusion, we can only say: the usual excellent image quality and a very steady image when held in the hand.
Tags: Swarovski, Spotting scope, Image stabiliser, AT Balance, ST Balance
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June 13 2024, Stefan Rieger
KOWA, the Japanese manufacturer of premium spotting scopes has revised its range of ultra-compact spotting scopes. The TSN-55 PROMINAR is the successor to the popular TSN-550 model. The most significant innovation is the design of a new eyepiece based on the well-known TE-11 WZ wide-angle zoom eyepiece. This results in a magnification range of 17-40x and an extreme field of view of up to 65m at a distance of 1000m using the lowest magnification. In addition, it has the well-known, previously unrivaled quality fluorite crystal lens of course and the dual focus gives you absolute control over the sharpness at your fingertips with the option of a separate fast or fine focus.
All of this combined with extremely compact dimensions and a weight of less than one kilogram underlines the slogan âTravel Light – See Brightâ. Available as TSN-55A with angled view and TSN-55S with straight view.
Deliveries will start at the beginning of July, so make sure you get one of the first models already today!
Tags: Kowa, Spotting scope, Prominar, TSN-55
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December 14 2021, Marcus Schenk
Observe nature or the stars with both eyes. It’s plastic and fantastic! Soar over the Moonâs surface or marvel at animals at the forestâs edge. Observing is relaxed and natural with the new Omegon binocular spotting scope with ED optics.
Small and compact, and yet it gathers so much light that observing is clear and rich in contrast – even at dusk. This spotting scope combines two strong winners: multi-coated 80mm ED optics together with new binocular eyepieces with a beam splitter (dielectric) mirror. This gives you brighter and sharper images in daylight, at dusk or at night.
The highlights of this binocular spotting scope:
â Relaxed observing with both eyes
â Comfortable and practical, especially if you are not used to looking through an eyepiece or keeping one eye closed
– 80mm optics for bright images, even in poor light
â High-quality mirror binoculars with 99% reflection: images are bright, sharp and rich in contrast
â New sliding system: easy interpupillary distance adjustment from 58mm to 74mm, perfect for adults and children
â Supplied with 12.5mm LE eyepieces for 40-times magnification and comfortable viewing
â Eyepiece set can be extended at any time with additional 1.25-inch eyepieces
â Sturdy carrying case
Would you like to find out more? Then take a look at the new binocular spotting scope in our shop.
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