Does it magnify your target like a monocular? What is the effective range for deer and small game? Is it waterproof/fog proof? Thank you.
2032602
It magnifies 6x, but you cannot adjust the magnification. It says the effective range is up to 550 yards, but I've never tried that far. I usually scope a trunk of big tree less than 100 yards. It's hard to lock on small trees and I've never tried aiming it at the deer, but I think it's good enough for deer and small game if you aim it at surrounding tree or rock. I know it's not fog proof, and I don't think it's waterproof either.
281250
It measures distance by picking out the brightest object in the frame. I guess that's using a reflection but I don't think you'll like it for hunting if you plan to hunt in the woods. On cloudy days and in deep shade it just doesn't work.
2213968
This has 30x ~ 60x. It's great as a spotting scope at 30x, and I can imagine using it to view game at long ranges at the 30x setting, but that would be quite difficult . . . the field of view is much too small for the hunting I've done (30x is just too much magnification).
1431255
It is bright and clear enough but of course the larger objective lenses will gather more light although they tend to get heavier as they get bigger of course. It only focuses down to about 15 feet. So not good for very close range. In general Vortex optics are very good. I have 12x50 binocs. and a rifle scope that are all sharp, clear and bright. There is also an 8x25 Solo, or something like that. It is smaller and lighter and might be good for concerts as we;;/
2249503
No, this is not good out to 200 yards. First off it's not a scope, it is 1x which is not magnification, it's an optical sight with no magnification. It does have the ability to illuminate the reticle. It's purpose is the same as an Ampoint or any other illuminated sight only cheaper and it is also heavy, I also found it to go through batteries fairly fast.
683866
Its best for 50 to 75 yards . Gets a little blurry out to 100 but you can still see the target.
1237207
the sightmark LoPro is shock proof to a piont I've noticed that with light impact the sight stays true, however having the sight mounted to my rifle while trekking through the woods of south Texas and occasionally having my equipment hit a tree limb, branch and falling on my ass once the sight preformed as good as you can expect for a hundred dollar piece of equipment holding fare at .5 MOA at about 70 +/- meters. as for waterproof, I don't know and i wouldn't want to find out, like said I live in south texas. I'm so far south Mexico is my backyard.
1807105
I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter to carry. I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter... » Read More I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter to carry. « Show Less
1807814
Not sure what you are looking for. Water Proof....you gonna be shooting under water? The battery, elevation, and windage adjustments have little rubber seals. I have shoot in the rain with it. It has gotten plenty wet, but I don't think it is rated Water Proof......you know, depending on what your shooting the best you can hope for is a range of between 2 to 9 feet underwater....that close you should not need an optic...oh and you wont have enough speed or energy to penetrate more then a cardboard box top.......Just goofing....this optic is built well and no need to worry about the rain and so fourth. D00M
1360170
Yes, they most assuredly can be used for hunting. There are other binoculars that might be better for the purpose, some in 6X or 7X with a wide field of view. You do NOT need glasses with high magnification for hunting...you lost field of view. These and marvelous glasses for the price and can be used in ANY situation requiring a magnified view. No reason in the world they cannot be used for hunting of any kind.
850156
That's a tough one because I don't fish. That being said, this monocular is an 8 power so if you are not steady (like glassing from a rocking boat) it'd be hard to see anything because of the movement. I bought it specifically for determining range because it has a large reticle for measuring in MILS for estimating shooting distance. For fishing, I would think you might want something without a reticle to interfere with your view. You might even want to go for 7X power binoculars. As far as the quality of the monocular, it is a Vortex and is very good quality. Crystal clear image and separate reticle and objective lens focus for very detailed views. I love the small size however do notice that if not held extremely steady, it's very hard to view anything because of the shaking. This seems to occur more in magnification of 8x and higher. I think that's why a lot of binoculars are of the 7x power...easier to view without having to be super steady. Hope this has been a little bit helpful.
506295
Depends on how big the object is. The spotting scope is OK but if I had my time back I might have opted for a better one. At that range you might get about a foot in diameter viewing, never really tried anything that close. Wish I could be of more help.
383720
Take ínto consideration this is best for close range. Is there is a clear line sight , up to 80 , feet. Does not support video. You will see it saggy
765095
sorry have not had mine long enough to answer that. but i will tell you that the magnification is not what i expected.would have sent it back but my husband 'hard wired' it and i did not have the heart to tell him i was not happy with it. don't buy it!
1413313
I bought this scope for basic birdwatching, and hunting use. Landscape features a few miles away? I wouldn't expect much from it. I would go for something higher power than 16x for that. An inexpensive spotting scope? I'd look into this: Enjoydeal Multifunctional High Power MONO Multi-Coated 15-50X21 Single-tube Telescope MonocularTelescope Black
2213969
Good question, this unit has a zoom lens with an objective much larger than most hunting scopes. Not only much more light but your getting 20 to 60 power with the lens. If your using this for long range like in the Western States or areas in Penn. you need to think about a quality stand because of the wind. Best of luck with this. I have several in all sizes. you will be pleased..
49551
I find the viewing area fine, you have several feet field of view at 50 yds. Plus you can see everything immediately outside the window since your eye is not cupped to the sight as it would be with a scope. I have mine mounted on a pistol, and it does take some practice in "finding" the red dot (the gun needs to be held/pointed fairly close on target to see the red dot in the window). It would be easier on a rifle. All in all, I really like the sight.