Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case by Barska
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Digital camera reviews of Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case
Digital camera Review: Excellent value
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Good Buy
Summary: 4 Stars
Spotting Scope works great, used it sight in my rifles, spotting with it is incredibly easy, and doesn't strain your eyes too bad, naturally they will a little. The only thing is that the tripod wasn't very sturdy, and didn't have very many adjustments.Digital camera Review: Good Spotting Scope fo the Money
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this scope for sighting in my hunting rifles. I normally sight in at 100 yards, so this scope has all the range and resolution I need.
If you need the clarity of Nikon or Leupold, this scope might dissapoint you. Also, the construction is good, but it feels light, and I would hate to drop it.
Still, I was able to see very clear detail of my shots on papere at 100 yards, so this scope does everything I need it to. Also, it shipped with a nylon soft case, a small tripod, and a hard aluminum case.
Overall, I am very happy with this scope. If you're looking for a nice servicable scope at an attractive price point, give the Larsak Blackhawk a look.
Digital camera Review: Good scope for the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
The spotting scope works great! The optics are very good for a product at this price. Only downside is the tripod - flimsy construction.Digital camera Review: Good spotting scope for those on a budget
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this spotting scope back in 2008 and have had a good amount of time behind the lens. I purchased this spotting scope based on my budget at the time and the reviews that I read on Amazon.com. After two years of use, I can finally add some constructive feedback about this product.
Pros:
Comes with a nice carrying case
Included tripod is a very handy accessory
Build quality is very nice at this price point
Clarity of the glass is decent at 100 yards
Large magnification with a very nice fine tune control knob
Cons:
There is no height adjustment to the tripod - but that isn't to be expected at this price point
Front lens cap does not stay on and falls off easily during transport
Eye-relief - this is my biggest problem with the spotting scope. You REALLY have to get in very close to get a good image. This issue is greatly enhanced when you're using the higher magifications. Additionally, I would not recommend going with the highest setting of the magnification - your going to have issues with straining your eyes.
Overall, would I purchase this item again based on my experience and my needs/situation? I would have to say no and here is why. I originally purhcased this item because I was on a limited budget, I didn't think that I needed something beyond 100 yards, and I didn't know too much about spotting scopes and the differences compared to higher-end ones. Knowing what I know now and using higher quality spotting scopes, I should have just bit the bullet and went with a better spotting scope. That being said, if you're not able to put down the coin for a better quality spotting scope, than this one should serve its purpose - esp at this price point. I think it just comes down to your needs and budget.