So you are ready to do some bird watching?

Well, you need to grab a Kowa spotting scope, the best brand you will find. Before we get into the features and components of these marvelous scopes, let's take a quick look at spotting scopes in general.

A spotting scope is basically a smaller version of a portable telescope that has optics added to present an image that is erect for observing objects such as birds and wildlife. Other uses for spotting scopes include surveillance, hunting, and to assist marksman in determining target placement without walking all the way to the target.

So what makes up a spotting scope? There is a tiny refracting objective lens, a removable eyepiece that can give different magnifications, and an image erecting system that uses prisms or image erecting relay lenses. Most scopes are built so they can be attached to a tripod.

The resolution and light gathering ability of a spotting scope is realized by the objective lenses' diameter. This is usually between 55 and 80 mm.

So which is better, a spotting scope or binoculars?

Well, the spotting scope is used in applications that include magnifications that go beyond the ability of a normal pair of binoculars. This could mean the difference between a missed chance and an extremely rare sighting. No wonder spotting scopes have gained such popularity the last several years.

This website will discuss several types of Kowa spotting scopes including their usefulness, features, and much more. You will also get an introduction to the history of the Kawa company and learn about digiscoping and why it is so popular.

Just click on the links to the right or shop our store below to get started.

Kowa TE-10Z 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-880 and TSN-770 Series Spotting Scopes Kowa TE-10Z 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-880 and TSN-770 Series Spotting Scopes
 
Kowa TSE-Z9B 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-600 and TSN-660 Series Spotting Scopes Kowa TSE-Z9B 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-600 and TSN-660 Series Spotting Scopes
 
Kowa TSN-883 Prominar ED 88mm Angled Spotting Scope Kowa TSN-883 Prominar ED 88mm Angled Spotting Scope
 
Kowa TSN-601 Standard Optics 60mm Angled Spotting Scope Kowa TSN-601 Standard Optics 60mm Angled Spotting Scope
 
Kowa TSE-14WD 30x Wide Angle Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-600 and TSN-660 Series Spotting Scopes Kowa TSE-14WD 30x Wide Angle Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-600 and TSN-660 Series Spotting Scopes
 
Kowa TSN-771 Standard Optics 77mm Angled Spotting Scope Kowa TSN-771 Standard Optics 77mm Angled Spotting Scope
 
Kowa TSN-602 Standard Optics 60mm Straight Spotting Scope Kowa TSN-602 Standard Optics 60mm Straight Spotting Scope
 
Kowa DA1-AR28 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (28mm) Kowa DA1-AR28 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (28mm)
 
Kowa DA1-AR43 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (43mm) Kowa DA1-AR43 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (43mm)
 
Kowa TE-17W 30x Wide Angle Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-880 and TSN-770 Series Spotting Scopes Kowa TE-17W 30x Wide Angle Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-880 and TSN-770 Series Spotting Scopes