Leica APO Televid 62 Angled Spotting Scope

by Leica

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000BZM1J
• Item model number: 40107
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,438 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

LEICA TELEVID 62 mm â?" lightweight spotting scopes for any light conditions.The compact, lightweight, high-performance LEICA TELEVID 62 is ideal for all those who wish more mobility when in the outdoors.A compact, straight or angled spotting scope, which displays high quality images. Well balanced for maximum stability. The weight begins at 910 g (depending on the model). Along with the partially rubber armored models, the straight version of the LEICA TELEVID 62 and LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 is also available in a rugged fully rubber armored model.A compact, premium-performance spotting scope with apochromatic color correction due to glass containing fluorite, producing a color-fringe-free image with unmatched sharpness. Also features a highly durable housing that is partially rubber armored.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking images from a scope you're willing to carry on the trail, February 26, 2007

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Eric B. (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leica APO Televid 62 Angled Spotting Scope (Electronics)

I have been using the Leica APO Televid 62 Angled scope for a couple of years and have been positively delighted with it. The images are so beautiful, I can't help but smile every time I look through it. Whether it's an egret, an owl, an otter, or an ibis, the view is simply spectacular. When other people on the trail ask what I'm looking at, they gasp in amazement when they see how big and bright and colorful the image is.

The small size, light weight, and rugged design are what allow me to bring it out on the trail in the first place. The unit fits easily in my carry-on bag, along with my very compact carbon fiber tripod. With a nylon case, the two are easy to carry on a shoulder strap while hiking. Compared with the larger Televid 77, this is where the 62mm angled scope shines - its short length and small diameter mean it isn't cumbersome while slung over the shoulder, and the light weight, upturned eyepiece, and moderate magnification permit you to use a small tripod.

It's easy to adjust to other people's height, too, thanks to the angled body that can rotate, allowing the eyepiece to point upward for tall people, downward for kids, sideways, or any angle in between, all without losing the subject in the viewfinder. Once the position is set, you can lock it in with a set screw.

The sunshade has a handy aiming feature that allows you to aim the telescope at the subject before putting your eye to the eyepiece. I purchased it with the 16-48X zoom eyepiece that makes quick work of finding a subject, then zooming in on it for a good look. There are two easy-to-reach focus knobs, one for course adjustment, and one for fine. By my taste, the course adjust knob requires a bit too much force to turn, making it less responsive in fleeting situations than I would prefer. The other quibble I have is that the eyepiece doesn't positively lock onto the body, allowing it to occasionally partially unscrew during zooming. It has never actually come off, but I would like an unlock button just to be safe.

If you don't need to carry a spotting scope on an airplane or take it far from the car, a larger scope will give more satisfying magnification. But if you need mobility, the APO Televid 62 is a terrific travelling companion.