Kowa TSN-884 Prominar ED 88mm Straight Spotting Scope

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Product Features

• High-performance 88mm spotting scope with a rugged construction and high-end specifications
• Constructed of strong, lightweight polycarbonate materials
• Waterproof to JIS class 7 protection standards, and filled with dry nitrogen gas to prevent the lens from fogging
• Features the option of several eyepieces (sold separately) to fit most any spotting need or preference
• Weighs 53.6 ounces and measures 12.95 inches in length

Product Description

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The TSN-884 is the flagship of the Kowa spotting scopes, with an extremely large 88mm objective lens diameter. The enthusiasm of Kowa's 50 years of spotting scopes is said by the company to be manifested in this superior model with superior optical performance and user friendliness. This new series uses only the best components and the latest in optical technology to achieve its amazing compact design and optical performance. The TSN-884 (straight body) features an 88mm Prominar objective lens made of pure fluorite crystal which completely eliminates chromatic aberration. This large lens has amazing light gathering ability and the new lens coatings increase the light transmission ratio of the entire optical system. Other features of the TSN-884 include the inner focus mechanism which decreases image movement while focusing, dual focus knobs for quick and fine focusing, and an eyepiece locking mechanism to prevent the eyepiece from getting lost or damaged. This is the dream instrument of every outdoor enthusiast.

88m Pure Fluorite Crystal Lens High-End Prominar Model
The pure fluorite crystal used in these lens is the optimum optical material for reducing chromiatic aberration, providing the ultimate viewing experience.

Magnesium Alloy Body
Decreases the weight of the scope while providing a rugged structure that can withstand the harshest conditions.

Waterproof and Filled with Nitrogen Gas
The housing is waterproof to JIS Protection Class 7 and filled with dry nitrogen gas to prevent the lens from fogging.

Eyepiece Locking Mechanism
Secures the eyepiece to the scope body and prevents it from falling off and getting lost.

Tripod Mount
The additiona of a brass insert to the tripod mount enables the scope to be secured to both 1/4 and 3/8 inch mount tripods

Large Lens, Compact Size
The inner focus system keeps the prism box light and compact while the large 88mm objective lens ensures overwhelming brightness.

Features:

• High-performance 88mm straight spotting scope with a rugged construction and high-end specifications
• Constructed of strong, lightweight polycarbonate materials, with a rigid structure
• Waterproof to JIS class 7 protection standards, and filled with dry nitrogen gas to prevent the lens from fogging
• Dual Focus Mechanism for quick and fine focus
• Features an angled eyepiece for comfortable long, and high-angle use
• Weighs 53.6 ounces, measures 13.5 inches in length, and is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime product warranty

Specifications:

• Model: TSN-883
• Body: Straight
• Objective Lens Diameter: 88mm
• Lens Type: Fluorite Crystal
• Minimum Focus Distance: 16.4 feet
• Length: 13.0 inches
• Weight: 53.6 ounces
• Filter Diameter: 96mm

Product Description

The TSN-880 Series is the new flagship model of the next generation of Kowa spotting scopes. This new series uses only the best components and the latest in optical technology to achieve its amazing compact design and optical performance. The TSN-884 (straight body) features an 88mm Prominar objective lens made of pure fluorite crystal which completely eliminates chromatic aberration. This large lens has amazing light gathering ability and the new lens coatings increase the light transmission ratio of the entire optical system. Other features of the TSN-884 include the inner focus mechanism which decreases image movement while focusing, dual focus knobs for quick and fine focusing, and an eyepiece locking mechanism to prevent the eyepiece from getting lost or damaged. This is the dream instrument of every outdoor enthusiast.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000J46HAE
• Item model number: TSN-884
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,603 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Objective-end filter diameter, September 27, 2011

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R. Unger "!0-43" (Southwest US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kowa TSN-884 Prominar ED 88mm Straight Spotting Scope (Electronics)

Check the filter dia in the specs area...believe it's actually 95mm (not 96mm as Amazon has it listed on 9/26/11).

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, June 22, 2011

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FPChris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kowa TSN-884 Prominar ED 88mm Straight Spotting Scope (Electronics)

I have the TSN-884 (straight) hooked up to a Panasonic GH2 via the TSN-VA3. If you use the TSN-DA3st
mount you really dont need the adapter rings unless you just want a tighter fit locked in. The vertical
alignment of the DA3st is just high enough for the GH2. I removed the small vertical stop plate to allow
a tad more height. The regular DA3 has a longer vertical bar or the angled bracket (DA3-88A) may be an option too.

I have tried a Voigtlander 25mm, 14-140mm and a the 100-300mm. The 100-300mm could only extend to 200mm.
I am also waiting for the 20-60x eye piece that I ordered. Maybe there is more room with that setup vs the VA3.

Also, with the ETC mode on the GH2 you can film HD video with no vignetting.
The 100-300mm (at 200mm) gave easily ~250 yards range for a small bird.
The VA3 is only 14x so the range with the 20-60x is probably ridiculous lol.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kowa Scope, December 14, 2007

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Dan Stuller (St. Louis, Mo.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kowa TSN-884 Prominar ED 88mm Straight Spotting Scope (Electronics)

I have a Kowa and it's an excellent scope. But the scope pictured here(12/15/07) when I did a search for Kowa TSN-884, is NOT the 884.
Looks like my TSN-824,