Gosky 20-60×85 Spotting Scope with Full Size Tripod,Phone Adapter,Bluetooth Camera Remote,Waterproof Spotter scopes for Target Shooting,Bird Watching,Travel,Hiking

3 reviews for Gosky 20-60×85 Spotting Scope with Full Size Tripod,Phone Adapter,Bluetooth Camera Remote,Waterproof Spotter scopes for Target Shooting,Bird Watching,Travel,Hiking

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   cory weaver – November 25, 2020

   
   For reference, I own the 20-60×60 Gosky scope from several years ago that is going for about $100 now. I used the old scope to compare against this new and improved scope. I think Gosky is a great optics company for someone on a budget like myself. I actually own a pair of the binoculars for my wife that exceeded my expectations for the money. I compared them to my Bushnell’s, and they kept up in every category.Pros:More clarity from close and long range. The new scope was much clearer from the 400-yard test I did. The image was also a little brighter as well.The focus dial has been improved which is actually really nice. If you look at the photos Gosky posted there are 2 sections on the focus wheel. One for getting close to focused and one for getting what I call detail focused. It’s actually a really cool feature. You can use one dial for dramatic focus assuming you are way out of focus then use the detail focus wheel to get a really clear view without shaking the scope because the wheel spins so smoothly.The eyepiece has been enlarged. At first, I was unsure that I like this but during testing it turned out to be one of the key advantages over the older scope. I use mine for hunting and shooting at the range, the wider eyepiece allows for less strain on the eye assuming you will be glassing for long periods at a time. It was also easier to look through, you did not have to take a lot of time to align your eye with the object being scoped. This was a huge improvement. The eye piece twists out to extend like the old one which is a great feature.The zoom knob works smoothly as it should.The lateral side to side scope adjustment also works well and rotates very smoothly.The new smartphone attachment is really nice and a huge upgrade from their last version.I don’t use the retractable sunshade/rain guard all that much, but it is a nice feature to have just in case.The carrying case was beefed up and you can actually leave it on while glassing as there is a zipper on the bottom that would open up to allow attachment to a tripod mount.The new scope outperformed the older one in every way other than a couple of key cons.Cons:The weight: this new scope was a lot heavier than the older one. I weighed the old one at 2 pounds 8 ounces. The new scope is 3 pounds 13 ounces. For someone that backpack with their scope this is a big difference.The lens cover: The new lens cover seems nice at first, but this needs to be improved. It stays on the scope great, the hard part is getting it off the scope. It is almost suctioned to the scope. I actually tied a little paracord loop on the lens cover where they left a hole on the lens cover and it pulls off a little easier now. They also did not include a leash like they do with the older ones.Overall the new scope is a huge improvement and I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for something tough and reliable at this price point.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Matt K Review – January 10, 2020

   
   I’m an avid bird watcher that needed a quality spotting scope that could help to see further than with my binoculars and to use for bird photography. This Gosky dual focusing spotting scope definitely helps identify birds that are at a great distance away and takes excellent quality photos. I used a Motorola Moto Z4 with an Otterbox case for the photos and the smartphone adapter that came with this scope adjusts easily to fit a larger phone.The materials that were used in this Gosky spotting scope feel like high quality materials and seems to be a solid build. The dual focusing knob and zoom ring are very fluid and turn with ease. The dual focusing knob is a nice feature because it really helps to create quality photos and see great detail on the object you are viewing from a great distance. When purchasing a tripod, I would definitely recommend to get a heavy duty tripod with a fluid head because this scope isn’t compact. Also if your phone does not have a phone with voice command to take pictures, buy yourself a bluetooth remote so you don’t have to tap your phone when taking photographs and distort the image. Overall I was really impressed with the quality of the photographs taken with this Gosky spotting scope and how well built it is. This scope will allow you to identify birds or any type of wildlife without spooking the animals by getting really close. If this review helped in your decision, please mark helpful.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Old Salty – December 24, 2020

   
   Scope is solidly built and was shipped quickly, packaging was good. I did have an issue with the eyepiece creating a pin cushioning effer at 30X but The manufacturer sent a replacement quickly and the issue was resolved. The HD coatings do provide good low light transmission however there is some chromatic aberration noticeable at high magnification. This spotting scope is suitable for wildlife observation and shooting activities but does fall a bit short for photographic purposes. The cell phone adapter could be improved – it is hard to hold the camera in the proper position when attaching the mount to the scope. All in all good value for the the money, and customer support is very responsive.