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Brunton Macroscope Single Scope | 
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| Brand: Brunton
Category: Sports
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $109.95
You Save: $110.04 (50%)
New (19) from $109.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 2.5 x 2.5
MPN: F7040MACRO
Model: F-7040-MACRO
UPC: 080078002731
EAN: 0080078002731
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | High-quality single macro-lens scope with 1.5-foot close focus range | | • | Zooms in tight for a close-up view and zooms out to infinity | | • | BaK-4 prism glass lens with Emerald Fire full multi-coating | | • | 336-foot field of view at 1,000 yards; twist-up eye relief system | | • | Measures 6.5 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D); one-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Zoom out to observe at a distance...then zoom in for incredible detail. Imagine tracking a butterfly in the distance...as it lands nearby, focus on its wings to see detail almost invisible to the naked eye. With a BaK-4 roof prism, a 40mm multi-coated objective lens and 7X magnification, this macroscope provides precise detail and clear, bright images, whether you're viewing from far away or as close as 18 inches.Features:BaK-4 roof prism40mm objective lens15mm long eye relief7x magnification18" close focusEmerald FireTM full multi-coating336 ft. field of view @ 1000 yards5.7mm exit pupilTripod mountableCarrying case includedThe twist-up eyecups with 15mm long eye relief make viewing convenient and comfortable even with eyeglasses. And, the large exit pupil makes for super-bright, extra-clear images even in low light. For nature lovers, there's no other device that lets you see so much, so beautifully.
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| Customer Reviews:
Amazing! June 29, 2005
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is an amazing little piece of optical machinery. If you're the curious type, the Brunton Macroscope will bring you hours of enjoyment looking at spiders, birds, ant colonies, flowers, mountains, etc. without getting so close as to scare off nature/scorch something--the way a magnifying glass does. (I also think it would be useful for detail studies at a museum--looking at dinosaur bones or Impressionist paintings.)
Weighing in at just 13.5oz and well balanced, the Macroscope is easy to use--with the turn of a single large dial you can look at a bird up close and then smoothly track it as it flys off into the horizon/infinity. There is a standard tripod mount that can be rotated to ensure optimal positioning of the focus dial.
My only disappointment is that Bruton didn't feel it was necessary to include lense caps, so if you want to protect your investment, I recommend budgeting $26 (including shipping) for a hinged pair from inventor's website at "closetoinfinity com" or find a spare 43mm lens cap at your local photography store.
Birds AND Bees June 25, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
First time I took it into the field I was at a small shallow pond, and the water insects were fascinating. Next time, there were these beehives with the covers missing. WOW! When there are no insects, they do just fine on birds and whatever else you need to look at. The optics are very good so while they're not _top_ quality roof prism, they're fine in the real world. Mount it on a hiking staff using the camera mount ring. Hiker naturalist heaven.
Bulk/weight factor - a bit bigger than pocket size binoculars, such as the Pentax Papilios. The Brunton's 40mm objective is a big plus, though.
(edit) I took it to Botswana just recently. We were out in nowhere, miles and miles from city lights and smog, and I wanted the large exit pupil. It gave wonderful views of the southern Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds. I didn't use it on wildlife much, because I was always looking through the camera viewfinder!
 Quality Instrument, Larger than Expected March 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One problem with ordering on the internet is that it is difficult to visualize the size or quality of an item from a photo or written description.
This is a fine quality scope but larger than I expected it to be. The tripod mount is great and the focus knob is fast and easy to use. I wish that Brunton would have included lens caps to protect the optics. It is a nice light weight scope for birding but a bit too big for backpacking or hiking. I purchase the Vortex Solo for my hiking needs and will keep the Brunton scope in my RV.
A Great Backyard Bird Watcher too! February 24, 2008
Everything said about this Macroscope is true ~ it is an amazing scope. Compared to other options, including monoculars and spotting scopes, this 7x power scope excels in close-up (18") focus ability plus it has a wide field-of-view which makes it easier to follow moving targets. Very user friendly.
My first encounter with the Macroscope was at Outer Banks Birdwatchers in Nags Head, NC where they had the scope mounted onto a Polecat hiking stick, and leaned near a window for everyone to use while watching birds at their backyard feeder. That's exactly what we do here at home; keep the scope handy for watching our backyard birds.
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