Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-Coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case

Description

The Celestron Ultima 80 series was designed to perform
well in a range of viewing situations. Outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers
will love it for observing nature and sharp long-distance spotting. The 80mm
refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and
durable housing and includes a powerful 20-60x zoom eyepiece. The Ultima
spotting scope is completely waterproof and fogproof. It’s been filled with
dry nitrogen gas and sealed to prevent internal fogging of the lenses. You’ll
be able to enjoy your viewing activities to the fullest even during extreme
weather conditions The Ultima 80 angled spotting scope also includes a T-mount
adapter for digiscoping; this allows you to capture bright, sharp images
through your spotting scope. Simply attach your DSLR camera equipped with a
T-ring, and you’re ready to go Each Celestron optical product is engineered
for the highest performance, durability, and quality in its class. Celestron
optics provide you with a lifetime of viewing enjoyment at an unbeatable value
Buy with confidence from the world’s 1 telescope brand and a leading sport
optics brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a Limited
Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of
US-based experts. Celestron’s popular Ultima 80mm Zoom Spotting
Scope offers images that are noticeably brighter and sharper than entry level
60mm spotters. The Ultima 80 is a refractor style spotting scope with an
Achromatic objective lens. Excellent light transmission is assured by multi-
layer anti-reflection coatings on the objective lens as well as on the zoom
eyepiece and the BAK-4 prisms. The multi-coated 80mm objective lens delivers
77% brighter views than a 60mm scope, and the built in zoom lens produces
sharp images from 20X all the way up to 60X magnification. The Ultima 80
features a sleek, waterproof design and includes a padded soft case with
zippers on both ends so the scope can be protected even while mounted on a
tripod. Including the eyepiece the Ultima 80 measures just over 18 inches long
and weighs about 3.6 pounds. The rubber eyecup can be removed to expose a
standard “T-thread” for attaching a camera. I like the 45 angled eyepiece
because I can use a shorter tripod to support the spotting scope while viewing
or while taking pictures with a small camera attached to the eyepiece. The
focus ranges from 27 feet to the horizon with just a few turns of the focus
knob. When I fold down the rubber eye cup I can keep my glasses on and see the
whole 2 degree field of view at 20X magnification. With my glasses on I need
very little focus adjustment while I crank the zoom eyepiece from 20X up to
60X. Sometimes though I like to take my glasses off while observing because
the view seems to have just a little more contrast and sharpness. I like the
fact that the Ultima 80 gives me a sharp image either way. The drawback of the
tradition crown and flint achromatic lens used in the Ultima 80 Zoom Spotting
Scope is a bit of false color, also known as blue fringing or chromatic
aberration. Blue fringing seems well controlled at 20X magnification, but it
becomes increasingly noticeable as I zoom up to 60X. Celestron also offers the
Ultima 80ED and the Regal 80 F-ED spotting scopes which use exotic ED glass
lenses to virtually eliminate blue fringing and produce the sharpest possible
high power views. Shot at 20X zoom at about 20 yards, cropped 50% (Click here
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Manufacturer The Ultima 80mm offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm,
offering 50% brighter images. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-
coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes
standard with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well
in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical
instrument. Youll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The
green metal optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature
environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor
enthusiast. See more

Features:

• ULTIMA ANGLED ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE: This versatile all-around spotting scope with an 80mm objective lens, 20-60x zoom, and a 45 viewing angle is the ideal choice for any outdoor enthusiast. It's perfect for observing nature and long-distance viewing.
• INCLUDES ESSENTIALS FOR BETTER VIEWING: The Celestron Ultima 80 comes complete with a soft carrying case, an extended tripod mounting plate, a zoom eyepiece with an integrated T-adapter for digiscoping, an eyepiece pouch, a lens cloth, and more.
• MULTI-COATED OPTICS: Every lens surface is coated multiple times with anti-reflective coatings to improve color and contrast and maximize brightness. You'll enjoy brighter and sharper images, even when ambient lighting conditions are dim.
• SHARP ZOOM EYEPIECE FUNCTION: The large focus dial allows you to bring your subject into razor-sharp focus before it moves away. The powerful 20-60x zoom eyepiece helps you zero in for detailed views of distant subjects in seconds.
• UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support.

Product Details:

• Brand: Celestron
• Optical Tube Length: 21 Millimeters
• Eye Piece Lens Description: 70
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters
• Telescope Mount Description: Millimeters
• Product Dimensions: 7.5"D x 3.5"W x 19.3"H
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Finderscope: Reflex
• Item Weight: 3.6 Pounds
• Lens Coating Description: Multi-Coated
• Optical Tube Length: 21 Millimeters
• Eye Piece Lens Description: 70
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters
• Telescope Mount Description: Millimeters
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Finderscope: Reflex
• Lens Coating Description: Multi-Coated
• Brand: Celestron
• Product Dimensions: 7.5"D x 3.5"W x 19.3"H
• Item Weight: 3.6 Pounds