Is this a First Focal Plane or Second Focal Plane scope. Also do do you install a new battery on it?
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This is a second focal plane scope, and the reticle is calibrated for use at 4x. The battery is installed by unscrewing the cover of the turret on the left side of the scope, installing the battery in the socket, then screwing the cover in place.
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hi,ive owned this producy for a few months and i have to say it performs flawlessly. i have however read in some forums prior to purchasing and came across this same problem in a thread. apparently they had to exchange the optic for another one... before you return it i would check the batteries again as its easy to bump the switch and leave the laser on, also check the battery compartment and make sure ghe tabs are in position to make good contact with the batteries... this optic takes three batteries, so make sure your checking the ones on the side of the laser itself... otherwise send it back, wish i could be of more help.. hi,ive owned this producy for a few months and i have to say it performs flawlessly. i have however read in some forums prior to purchasing and came across this same problem in a thread. apparently they had to exchange the optic for another one... before you return it i would check the batteries again as its easy to bump the switch and leave the laser on, also check the battery compartment and make sure ghe tabs are in position to make good contact with the batteries... this optic takes three batteries, so make sure your checking the ones on the side of the laser itself...... » Read More hi,ive owned this producy for a few months and i have to say it performs flawlessly. i have however read in some forums prior to purchasing and came across this same problem in a thread. apparently they had to exchange the optic for another one... before you return it i would check the batteries again as its easy to bump the switch and leave the laser on, also check the battery compartment and make sure ghe tabs are in position to make good contact with the batteries... this optic takes three batteries, so make sure your checking the ones on the side of the laser itself... otherwise send it back, wish i could be of more help.. « Show Less
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Metering I'm not sure, but not autofocus as it is a fixed attachment. Use your scopes focus.
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Both ,Jonathan. The first one was replaced, and I was offered my money returned. I elected to alsopurchase a new battery from another company, and am using that one currently.
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Take it apart disconnect the battery remove the fuse or replace if needed but should be ok in the scope turns on. reassemble everything it should work. I have had to do this twice with mine.
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It's a second battery. BTW so far we are super happy with this camera and this package.
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Every Vortex Viper Pst Scope has a manufacture's part number. This one is PST-416F1-M. You will notice that the letter after the 416 is an "F". This will signify that it is a First focal plane scope. If the letter is an "S", then it will be a second focal plane. The price is also an indicator. The first focal plane is much more expensive than the second because of a more complex construction. The crosshairs are etched on the lense, not painted.
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My scope had the same thing. I sent it back and they sent me an upgraded scope.
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What type of scope were you using it on? My DSLR comes into perfect focus. You really do not want to use this to image Jupiter anyway - you should use a 4X barlow, to make it bigger, not a focal reducer to make it smaller.
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First Focal Plane. The reticle changes with magnification, keeping the mildots accurate.
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I saw that in the specs as well but upon receiving the binocs there is no battery. Anywhere. Must have been for another model. BTW. These are great. The clearest view of any I have ever owned.
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Yes,that is a mistake. The scope comes with a one piece mount clearly marked M-308 Contact Nikon for the correct mount!
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Front Focal Plane means the scope rectical is on the first plane. When you range the rectical will be the same size in each magnification. Thus making it easier to range. Non FFP rectical changes per magnification and will need additional equation.
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Zero is zero. Where FFP and SFP differ is in the on the BDC or mil dots. The distance between dots changes on a second focal plane scope like this based on power setting. So you BDC dots will only be accurate at a certain power, usually highest. (Or 10 on mil dot scopes). I don't know where the BDC is set for on this particular scope, but I would bet it's 4/max. Who would shoot 500 yards on 1x?
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Hi Daniel.. I did not buy an extra battery for this unit. I did purchase 2 units and normally when I shoot outside I use only one light as a fill light and use reflectors. If one battery does not last long enough, I just simply use the battery in the second unit. So far I haven't needed more than just the one battery. I'm sure replacement or additional batteries are available. Thanks for your question....
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They actually make both and they look the same so I can't tell from the picture. The one I purchased is 1st focal plane.
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Double A batteries (AA) I have had the night vision and have used it with the Infared for +\- 10 hours total and have just replaced my batteries for the first time.