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Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case

Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard CaseBrand: Barska
Category: Photography
Department: SPOTTING SCOPES

Buy New: Too low to display
as of 9/9/2010 14:21 CDT details



New (12) Used (1) from $150.00

Seller: OpticsPlanet, Inc
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2619

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 4.4 x 3.4

MPN: AD10350
Model: AD10350
UPC: 790272976409
EAN: 0790272976409
ASIN: B000BY42T0

Release Date: March 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
   Complete waterproof and fogproof protection for all weather conditions
   Variable zoom magnifications from 20x-60x for different applications with a glare reducing sun-shade
   Multi-coated optics and massive objective lens increases light gathering ability thus delivering brighter images in low light conditions
   Ergonomically designed with shock-absorbing rubber armor for maximum protection and enhancing overall handling
   Convenient and portable as includes tripod, soft carrying case and premium hard side aluminum case

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Product Description
Barska 20 - 60x60 mm Waterproof Blackhawk Spotting Scope. Big name quality, big time VALUE! Cheap equipment just doesn't cut it. But the Barska Blackhawk 20-60x60 mm Spotting Scope gives you a great price on full-function features you'd normally pay BIG bucks to get. Engineered with unsurpassed optical performance and durability by those who understand the harsh hunting conditions scopes have to endure. Designed for the discriminating hunters who demand only the best, this Blackhawk is the best value in its class. Zoom in on the features: Big 60 mm objective increases light gathering ability for brighter images in low-light conditions; Multi-coated optics maximize light transmission for superior brightness and clarity; Powerful zoom provides 20-60x magnification; 91-45 ft F.O.V. @ 1,000 yds.... close focus: 23 ft; Complete waterproof protection is ideal for all-weather conditions; Long 18-15 mm eye relief and flip-down eyecups are perfect for glasses and non-glasses wearers alike; Glare-reducing sunshade included; Rubber armor designed to protect and absorb shock; Quality pan-head tripod; Premium hard carry case included, plus soft-side case; Approx. 15", 2 3/4 lb.; Spot your target without killing your budget. Order Today! Barska 20-60x60 mm Waterproof Blackhawk Spotting Scope

Amazon.com Review
The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope is a terrific value because it offers very good optical performance in a compact and affordable package. The scope itself features waterproof design, multicoated optics, and a zoom eyepiece with magnification ranging from 20X up to 60X. The accessories include a light weight table-top tripod, a soft caring case, and a durable hard shell case that will allow the rubber armored scope to stand up to a lifetime of use.

The Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope uses a multi-coated objective lens and rugged porro-prism design for bright, clear images. At 100 yards, I can clearly focus in on a target, even when I crank the magnification up to the maximum 60X. When I use the scope for wildlife spotting, the sweet spot seems to be about 30X magnification; 30X gives me an ideal combination of sharp images and a wide field of view, perfect for identifying Puffins and Pelicans along the coast.

I also like the compact size and light weight of the Blackhawk 60. At only 14 inches long and weighing less than two pounds, the Blackhawk 60 is light enough to use a photo tripod such as the SLIK U-9000 in the field. Like other entry level spotting scopes, the Barska Blackhawk 60 uses an Achromatic objective lens, which means that some false color or blue fringing is noticeable at high power.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the binoculars and spotting scopes imported by Barska the last few years. The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope simply offers very good optical performance for a very reasonable price. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

  • Excellent price/performance ratio
  • Very good Achromatic optics
  • Waterproof design with rubber coating
  • Premium hard shell case included
Cons:
  • Blue fringing noticeable at high power
  • Limited eye relief for eyeglass wearers



Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Great scope for the price   July 28, 2010
Leonard D. Humes (San Diego, CA USA)
I really was surprised by the function of the lens caps. The cap over the sight lens is threaded on. That keeps it from getting lost by falling off. Really clear field of vision.


4 out of 5 stars Spotter   July 11, 2010
Lincoln Willard (Los Angeles)
I wanted to get a closer look at the birds in my area and planned to go to the beach more this year and look out across the ocean at the boats that passed. This scope is quite adequate for my needs, except for the tripod which is small and of no use to me. I attached the scope to my camera tripod. The tripods ability to rise or lower the scope and so similar mechanical things works just fine. Of course my adaption adds weight. I am wondering about buying a single pod to attach my scope to.


3 out of 5 stars Barska Blackhawk 20-60x60   March 26, 2010
William W. Weatherby
This item is inexpensive because it isn't as good as the ones that cost 2 to 10 times as much. But it still works. It's light weight and seems rugged. It came with a hard case that was way better than what I expected, and a soft case that is nice too. The little tripod is cheep but works. I like it just fine.


4 out of 5 stars Excellent value   March 5, 2010
John in Texas
Great product for the price. Hardcase is excellent and the tripod is just ok. As a spotting scope this one is perfect for the price, clear optics and an all around good value.


5 out of 5 stars Works Great   December 30, 2009
R. Francis
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Works great at 100 yards. Nice to have my own scope and not have to try and find one at the range that works.

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