Acuter DS-PRO SERIES DS20-60x80A Dual-Speed Waterproof Spotting Scope
The new Acuter DS-PRO series advanced achromatic waterproof spotting scopes are exceptionally stylish and highly functional precision optical instruments.
They combine excellent optical performance with many desirable high-end features that make them perfect companions for Birdwatching, Serious Nature Observations, Target Shooting and even Astronomy.
The DS20-60x80A is supplied as standard with a 20x-60x (8-24mm) Zoom Eyepiece but can be used with virtually any standard 1.25" push-fit telescope eyepiece for exceptional versatility. The spotting scope can be fully rotated in its collar to change the orientation of the eyepiece. Fully multi-coated Optics.
Standard Features Include:
Dual-Speed Focuser (15:1 Ratio) with Precision Fine-Focusing
Accepts Standard 1.25" Push-fit Telescope Eyepieces
Extendable Sunshade/Dewshield with Handy Sighting Line
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
Objective Lens Diameter 80mm
Magnification 20x-60x (Zoom)
Fully Multi-Coated
Supplied with Stay-On Case
“The Acuter is certainly a smart-looking spotter. Focusing was very smooth to the touch and we didn’t spend a lot of time re-adjusting it after changing magnifications because it stayed pretty sharp. Stars remained clear across a good 80% of the wide 2 degree field of view …The colourful double star Algieba was nicely split at 60x, and this was the only spotter to cleanly split Castor, despite it being a closer pair. Saturn was rewarding, with rings cutting across the disc, and Titan could be seen nearby. All in all we found this spotter did a good job when turned to the heavens.” BBC Sky At Night Magazine
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
The superb ACUTER PRO-SERIES Waterproof Spotting Scopes are perfect for serious terrestrial observations. Optical performance is excellent, with all models delivering crisp, bright, sharp, high-resolution images, across the entire field of view. An 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece is included with each model as standard. The standard multi-coated zoom eyepiece and fixed magnification accessory eyepieces all offer generous eye-relief, and fold-back rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and image contrast. Six models are available with a choice of 65mm, 80mm or 100mm objective lens diameters and Straight or 45° viewing angles. Focusing is ultra-smooth and the telescope tubes are covered with a protective rubberized paint finish to help protect from the elements. A T2 camera adaptor (Prod.Code 947) is available for the attachment of either SLR or DSLR cameras, and can now be used in conjunction with the zoom eyepiece supplied. All models can be mounted on a standard photographic tripod via an integral tripod bush. All models supplied with quality padded carrying case. Colour/Material: Black/Grey Rubber, Rubberised Coating.
These high quality, multi-coated, fixed magnification eyepieces are available separately, to increase the versatility of your Acuter Pro-Series spotting scope. All eyepiece models feature fold-down rubber eyecups, making them suitable for spectacle wearers
These ingeniously designed digital camera adaptors allow photography directly through the eyepiece of Astronomical Telescopes, Spotting Scopes and Microscopes. Accepts most Compact Digital Cameras with tripod bush. Micro-adjustable for perfect centering of camera lens. Two models available to fit different diameter eyepieces.
Digiscoping adaptor in use (Camera and spotting scope not included)
This rubber clad spotting scope may be compact, but is capable of high magnifications provided by the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design. This special design effectively 'folds' a long focal length into the confines of a short tube. The optics are naturally Fully Multi-Coated for excellent light transmission, resolution and contrast. Focusing is ultra-smooth and is operated by rotating a control conveniently positioned on the right side of the body. Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush. Colour/Material: Black Rubber
ACUTER 'DIGITAL-70' 3.1MP DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPE Capture Rare Moments in the Field
This exciting new State-of-the-Art product features a fully Multi-Coated 70mm Refractor Spotting Scope with a fully integrated 3.1 Megapixel CMOS Digital Imager. The spotting scope, in standard optical mode, operates at 14x magnification. The camera however with its 2" LCD flip-up screen, can operate at 7x or 14x, or more by operating the 4x digital zoom feature. Now you can get up close and personal with your favourite subject matter and capture the moment instantly, in either Still Photo or Continuous video format. The spotting scope has its own 32mb internal memory and in addition has an SD Card slot. In addition there is a TV Out connection for viewing images directly on your TV and a USB port to connect to your PC. Supplied with soft, protective carrying case. Can fit a photo tripod via its standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush. Colour/Material: Black Rubber
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, 600MB free Hard Drive space, 128MB SDRAM, CD ROM Drive, USB Port, Video card with 2MB RAM (16 bit colour)
Power Requirement
2 x AA Alkaline
Product Code
40991
Price
£ 199.00
Merlin Multi-Function Mount & Tripod
The Acuter Digital-70 Spotting Scope integrates perfectly with the Merlin Mulit-Function Mount and can utilise the mount's CRUISE & SHOOT auto-imaging feature.
ACUTER 'MERLIN' MULTI-FUNCTION MOUNT & TRIPOD An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications
The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications. Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!
Features
Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
Clear Latitude Scale
Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
(*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
The Acuter Digital-70 Spotting Scope integrates perfectly with the Merlin Mulit-Function Mount and can utilise the mount's CRUISE & SHOOT auto-imaging feature.
This robustly constructed model combines excellent stability, with precise control, and is ideal for a wide variety of imaging equipment. Comfortably manages all Spotting Scopes and Observation Binoculars of up to 100mm Diameter. Can be used effectively indoors, or in the field. Recommended for Serious Nature Observing, Astronomical Observing and Video applications.
Maximum Height (fully extended): 180cm
Minimum Height (retracted): 78cm
Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension
Geared 31cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace
360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment
3-Section Heavy-Duty Tubular Aluminium Legs
Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling
Heavy-Duty Twist-Type Leg-Locks with Rubber Grips
Self-Levelling Rubber Feet with Screw-out Metal Spikes
Weight 3.58kg
“Extends to an impressive height…The tripod remains stable even when extended, due to a bracket that locked the legs into place…We especially liked the way in which the adaptor plate was fitted into the mount, which is held in place by a sprung locking mechanism. Telescopes are expensive, so it’s worth making sure they are securely attached.” BBC Sky At Night Magazine
The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.
Optical Vision Ltd
Unit 3, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP, England
Email: info@opticalvision.co.uk
Digiscoping adaptor in use (camera and spotting scope not included)
