"According to some of the Leica spotting scope reviews that I've read, the new 62APO Televid puts Leica amongst the best in the small scope marketplace. It has a good zoom, but the 62mm gives you 16-48x magnification, instead of the 60x maximum that the Televid 77 offers.

I was happy with my purchase, however, as I wear eyeglasses and the eye relief is good on this model. The eyecup also twists upwards to give you the exact degree of eye relief that you want, even at extreme high or low zoom levels. The 2 focus knobs have multiple gear ratios, and can focus very fast and smooth. "

"Leica aPO Televid spotting scopes give you razor sharp focusing and is very bright, even at high magnification. The 77 has great eye relief if you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses, and the eye relief is adjustable with just a twist of the eyecup as well. Other plus points are the fact that it's waterproof, and has two focus knobs (one for fine and one for quick focusing). And last but not least, it has a built in lens hood. These Leica spotting scopes come in both angled and straight models."

People in the sports optics circle probably know that for some time now, that the new Leica Apo Televid Spotting scopes have been introduced somewhat recently. Some models of Leica spotting scopes have ceased production. But Leica has recently introduced their new line and for our analysis and review, the company sent us the angled version of the Leica-Televid 82. After meticulously examining it, we were amazed by its captivating performance. This scope is one of a kind! We’re hoping that Leica wouldn’t take the scope back from us.

In our experience as evaluators, all the scopes we’ve tested before that have an objective lens diameter of 85mm or less are simply no match compared to the brightness of the Leica-Televid 82. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Image brightness is excellent as I’ve stated earlier but what sets it apart from the rest is the astonishing accuracy, dynamic colors and superb crispness it provides. Words are not enough to describe the quality of the image. And we highly recommend that you test it to see for yourself. But you better believe that the quality of this scope is second to none.

Although Leica is planning to have more, only one eyepiece is available for the latest Televid for now. According to experts, majority of the zoom eyepieces in the market are really unsatisfactory. Plus, conditions oftentimes inhibit their effectivity. However, eyepieces from Leica with their useful rubber eyecup can be easily adjusted to four stable positions. Because the eyepiece is completely sealed, it can go under water up to 10 feet in depth without being damaged. An easy to adjust locking mount replaced the old mounting system. This is a great move from Leica in anticipation for the introduction of new eyepieces. Because of this, removing and installing an eyepiece will be as easy as pie.

Let me deviate from the topic a bit and give some insights on the new Zeiss spotting scopes. We already told you about how to choose a spotting scope, and this model fits the mold. A black rubber armor coats the scope’s body which is also completely sealed. It can survive an underwater submersion up to 16 feet. The only downside to its large objective lens and body armor is its heavy weight. Digital photographers will definifitely be interested in these scopes because of their fabulous image quality. The good thing is they can clamp around the top and bottom of most non-DSLR cameras.

Two clips hold the lens cap in place. It appears to be designed perfectly because the cap was never accidentally knocked off. On both ends of the eyepiece are caps. The rubber eyecup and the hard plastic eyepiece cap have an exact and secure fit. Removing and putting them back on became very easy because of this. The rubber armor and water and dust proofing qualities are the reasons why these scopes can survive without a case. However, you can still put it in a case if you really want to. You can try Leica cases which cost around $222.00.

Going back to the original topic which is the Leica Apo-Televid 82 spotting scope, its quality comes with a price. You have to shell out $3,995.00 to have this. This is not ideal for the ordinary and casual user because of its heavy price tag. Its target market is the serious user who wants nothing but the best.

Gone are the days when all you needed to bird watch were a guide book and a pair of binoculars. Today there are so many more accessories at our disposal, such as spotting scopes. This is one of those luxuries that I don't know how I lived with before they came along, like DVRs or cell phones, or the internet for that matter. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you can't tell what kind of bird you are viewing, a spotting scope may be worth considering.

The field is growing and it's important to be able to change with the times. Owning spotting scopes is almost as essential as binoculars nowadays.

There are many factors in deciding which scope is right for you. First of all you need to decide if you want a straight scope or angled one. The second consideration is the scope's ability to gather light, especially in dark conditions. Typically, the bigger the objective lens, the better the scope can bring in light. However, bigger lenses are also costlier and heavier. For typical bird watchers, lenses in the 60 millimeter range will do just fine.

As far as price goes, of course think about your budget and go from there. There are some super high end scope companies like Leupold and Swarovski, and then there are scopes that offer more bang for your dollar, like Leica spotting scopes. It's all a matter of taste and preference.

Make sure to take all of these things into consideration, and also portability and zoom capability, when buying your next spotting scope. Once you have decided on one, simply enjoy it to its full potential!

An instrument that provides a great picture of faraway subjects is a spotting scope. Although it has the same concept and mechanism as a conventional telescope, there are also some differences. Generally, its objective lens measures from a low of 50mm to a high of 80mm and magnification power ranges from 15x to 60x. But there are also specialized premium scopes which have bigger objective lenses, sometimes reaching 90mm in size.

In Leica spotting scopes, coating is very important. This can make the scope more durable and aid in its performance. The coating can help in better image production by minimizing the reflection of light. The characteristic of the spotting scope often dictates the type of coating to be used. ED glass is used in making a high quality rifle scope because of its anti-chromatic aberration properties. A coating can be applied on the lenses or on the whole exterior of the scope and can have a single layer or multi-layer application.

The measure of the light ray that goes out of the spotting scope lens is called the exit pupil. A sharper and more brilliant image can be obtained with a larger exit pupil. By dividing the objective lens’ diameter by the lens intensity, you can find the exit pupil.

The largest possible gap (without restricting the field of view) between the eye and the spotting scope is called the eye relief. It is important to have a large eye relief as possible to minimize eye strain especially in extended use.

When you look through a spotting scope, the complete stretch of image that you’ are able to see is referred to as the field of view. Speedy targets require a broad view but situations that call for a higher magnification necessitate a narrower view.

Typically, the representation of the spotting scope’s power appears as three numbers mediated by the letter X (e.g. 3x9x40mm). The magnification intensity of a variable spotting scope is identified by the first two numbers.

The objective lens’ size is what the third number portrays. Crisper and more brilliant images are allowed by a large objective lens. This is due to the fact that more light is transmitted if and when the objective lens is larger.

To maximize the efficacy of a spotting scope, you might want to get a steady and sturdy tripod. But you have to be sure that your tripod is stable and does not obstruct your view.

As in any other product, quality has a price that’s why it’s not advisable to purchase cheap ones that compromise quality.