Gear Category

Spotting scopes

Spotting scopes Spotting scopes: angled or straight? Most birders prefer an angled 80 mm scope on a solid tripod; choose 60–65 mm if you fly a lot.

Spotting scopes Digiscoping: photos through your spotting scope A phone adapter and a remote shutter turn any good scope into a long telephoto lens for record shots.

Spotting scopes Tripods and heads for spotting scopes A steady tripod with a smooth pan head matters as much as the scope itself.