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Spotting scope eyepieces are usually interchangeable to adapt for different magnifications, or may have variable zoom to give a range of magnifications. Magnifications less than 20× are unusual, as are magnifications more than 60× since the latter can lead to poorer image brightness, a narrow field of view and too much image shaking, even on ...
The M49 Spotting Scope, also known as the M49 Observation Telescope, [1] is a multipurpose scope system used primarily for long range marksmanship observation. It can also be used for observing the effects of artillery fires, wind direction, [ 2 ] and other general purposes.
Unertl Optical Company, Inc. was a manufacturer of telescopic sights in the United States from 1928 until 2008. They are known for their 10× fixed-power scopes that were used on the Marine Corps' M40 rifle and made famous by Marine Corps Scout Sniper Carlos Hathcock during the Vietnam War.
An OV-10A of VAL-4 attacking a target in Vietnam The Bronco started flying midway through the Charger's test program on 16 July 1965, and became one of the premier COIN aircraft of the next 30 years. It did not achieve Rice's L2 VMA concept, because the DoD insisted on 40-ft-long wings, which made it depend on airbases.
Tasco offers several spotting scopes. These scopes are designed for rugged outdoor use and feature rubber armor protection as well as optional camouflage . Models have magnifications between 12 and 45 times, and feature panoramic view finding.
A vintage 1970s "orange tube" Celestron C8 telescope. Celestron was the first large scale commercial manufacturer of the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, introducing its "C8" 8" diameter 2032 mm focal length, ƒ10 telescope in 1970. [7]
The portmanteau term "digiscoping" (= digital camera + telescoping) was coined in 1999 by French birdwatcher Alain Fossé.Less notable neologisms for this activity are digiscope birding, digiscopy birding, digi-birding, digibinning (using digital camera with binoculars), and phonescoping [3] (using a digital camera phone with a spotting scope or binoculars).
The company also manufactures and sells Prominar-brand camera lenses, spotting scopes, and video equipment that is used by NHK and various commercial TV and radio stations. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Kowa is the largest shareholder in both Bull-Dog Sauce Co. [ ja ] and Meito Sangyo Co. [ ja ] , with which it shares cross ownership .