Description
Angled spotting scope from Vixen's award-winning Geoma Pro line Estimated date of manufacture circa 2007-2015. The 82-A's cousin (the Geoma Pro 67-A) was judged best in under-$1,000 class in the 2008 Cornell University spotting scope shootout; see photos (if too difficult to read, browse for "ScopeChart2008.pdf"). Scope features include: Fully multicoated optical glass and prism (patented Vixen PFM [Perfect Fully Multicoating] system) Dual focus system (independent 1x/8x coarse/fine focuser wheels) Straight-through sighting hole (just to the right of the eyepiece) for fast target acquisition Scope body rotates on tripod mounting base (tighten thumbscrew to lock in place) Dimensions: length, 360 mm / 14.3 inches; weight, 1,285 g / 2.8 lb Optical specs: objective, 82mm; focal length, 480mm In addition to spotting scope, listing includes: Vixen GLH20 Wide eyepiece; provides 25x magnification and generous eye relief (18 mm) Original Vixen objective and rear caps Geoma Pro vinyl carry case with strap Product literature (in Japanese) and factory box; both a little damaged **See separate NRO listings for Vixen GLH48Z Zoom eyepiece, which on this scope provides magnifications ranging from 20x to 60x; and Vixen GL15 and GL20 eyepieces, which can be used along with Vixen Camera Adapter G for DSLR photography.** Thanks for visiting Nippon Rare Optics! Premium optics sourced from Japan ▪ Fast, free shipping from U.S.-based seller