Nikon Prostaff 5 can be a binoculars or rangefinder (I don't know why Nikon use the same name for different tools!)
For laser rangefinder Prostaff 5, details are given here: http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/ ... 388/PROSTAFF-5.html
Laser rangefinders are used to measure distance of an object and the magnification is probably too small (6x) for bird watching. They are mainly used for hunting. I have a similar one from Bushnell for my golf game.
I see. Ha ha, Nikon people is making a joke on us. A suggestion to Nikon: Why not call everything 'thing' instead. This binoculars 'thing', that field scope 'thing', etc. etc.
From the specification, it seems the weight is really light.
Actually I am planning to buy a Swarovski scope myself. And would now be interested to hear user's feedback on this Nikon Prostaff 5 field scope as well.
[ Last edited by irsychan at 13/03/2014 07:57 ] Author: wcaptain Time: 13/03/2014 09:41
Try KOWA as well Author: siulanl Time: 13/03/2014 10:08
Thank you.
I noted KOWA is from Japan and sounds quite good; but don't know where I can buy / have a look in HK?
Thank You Author: wcaptain Time: 13/03/2014 11:34
Join one of the HKBWS outings to Mai Po / Long Valley etc, so you could try other birders' telescopes. Author: kc3018 Time: 13/03/2014 15:43
Already registered to this talk; hope have surprise
Author: clementlaw Time: 15/03/2014 11:22
I have previously used a Nikon Spotting Scope RA series for bird watching.
I then wanted to take photos of birds, and hence moved into digiscoping with a new set of scope that supports this requirement.
It might save you money in the long run by considering your future needs now. If you plan to take photos now or in the future, consider a scope that allows attachment to a camera, even though you might not buy the extension tube today. With such extension, you could take photos with a simple DC (e.g. S110) or a mirror less (Nikon V1).
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