The Meade 80mm Kestrel is identical (except for the colour of the rubber and brand name!) to the new Nikon 80 spotting scope - in fact it is made under licence in the very same factory! Only the Meade version is £60 cheaper and comes with a versatile table tripod and a soft field case as well as a hard aluminium storage and carry case!
The new Meade Kestrel 80mm spotting scope combines precision optical design, lightweight portability and premium-quality construction in a spotting scope that will withstand even the harshest conditions.
Designed for the serious birder and outdoor enthusiast, Meade’s new Kestrel 20 to 60x zoom spotting scopes deliver sharp, crystal clear images required for long-range viewing. All Kestrel spotting scopes are constructed from lightweight polycarbonate and then rubber armour covered for a lifetime of use.
Multi-coated lenses and BaK-4 Prisms – All Kestrel spotters feature high-index BaK-4 prisms and high-quality, precision ground lenses that are multi-coated to provide optical performance that is equal to, or better than, any spotting scope in its class. The eyepiece is interchangeable and is the same as the recent Nikon models.
Lightweight polycarbonate construction – All Kestrel spotting scopes are manufactured from dense polycarbonate greatly reducing the overall weight and also makes them extremely rugged and durable.
Rubber armour covered – A rugged rubber armor covering quiets down those bumps and protects your Kestrel spotting scope from abrasions and damage from regular use.
Waterproof, fog proof & nitrogen purged ensure many years of performance.
Built-In Sliding Sunshade – Each Kestrel spotting scope features a sliding sunshade that is built-in to the objective lens of the scope to further reduce glare.
Accessories – All Kestrel spotting scopes come standard with the following high-quality accessories: hard aluminum case, soft case, tripod and tripod case.
Specification:
Aperture: 80mm
Magnification: 20x to 60x
Finish: Rubber Arm, BLK.
Prism Type: BaK-4.
Field of view: 33/16 @ 1000yds
Close Focus: 4.9m (16ft)
Eye Relief: 12.5mm.
Exit Pupil: 4/1.3mm.
Weight: 52.5oz.
Size: 406mm x 150mm