Pentax PF-65ED-A II Angled 65mm ED Spotting Scope Spotting Scope NIB with Carrying Case. Pentax Start Price USD 520.00 Current Price USD 520.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 13, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 18, 2008 Location Alpharetta, Georgia See more about 'Pentax PF-65ED-A II Angled 65mm ED Spotting Scope' Description Item Includes 65mm ED Angled Spotting Scope, Spotting Scope Case - Requires Eyepiece (Sold Separately) Description Designed for high-quality, high-precision outdoor viewing. The PENTAX PF-65EDA incorporates porro-prism optics and a 65mm objective lens with PENTAX-exclusive ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical elements to deliver sharp, high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration. With a 45-degree slanted lens barrel, the PF-65EDA offers hours of comfortable, fatigue-free viewing. This spotting scope also feature a compact, lightweight body with nitrogen-filled waterproof construction (JIS Class 6), a collet-type eyepiece receptacle for an American-standard 31.7mm (1.25 inch) sleeve, a protective rubber housing, and accessible reach by either hand. When mounted on a tripod, the lens barrel can be twisted 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from thedefault position at top or 180 degrees from side to side along with easy-to-locate pointers at top and 45-degree angles, to assure the best viewing position. The extendible rubber lens hood comes with a sight line to facilitate target-line adjustment. To optimize the performance of these new spotting scopes, PENTAX has developed three compact, high-performance XF-series eyepieces, all featuring a bright, high-contrast image, an American-standard 31.7mm sleeve and focal lengths ideal for outdoor viewing and bird watching. The smc PENTAX XF8.5 and XF12 are standard unifocal eyepieces, offering a focal length of 8.5mm and 12mm, and a magnification of 46 and 32.5 times, respectively, with a 60 degree apparent field of view and a long 18mm eye relief. The eyepieces feature an extendible eyepiece ring with four click-stop positions. The smc PENTAX XF Zoom Eyepiece 6.5mm-19.5mm features a focal-length range of 6.5mm to 19.5mm for a magnification of 20 to 60 times, with an apparent field ofview of 42 to 60 degrees and an eye relief of 11mm to 15mm. It also offers a user-friendly rubber eyepiece ring to minimize the risk of scratching the observer's eyeglasses. In addition, four smc PENTAX XW-series telescope eyepieces (XW7, XW10, XW14 and XW20) are also usable on this spotting scope. For added convenience, the spotting scopes are compatible with the optional PF-CA35 camera adapter, for conversion into high-quality super-telephoto lenses with a focal length of 780mm and a fixed aperture of F12 in combination with a PENTAX 35mm-format SLR camera. Features Improved optical design Fully-multi-coated optics provide maximum light transmission and reduced internal reflections ED glass optical elements provide greater color accuracy and resolution Aiming line built into hood for quick subject acquisition 1.25" eyepiece attachment accepts any Pentax eyepiece from a 20x-60x zoom eyepiece to a host of fixed, high quality eyepieces Waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6) to handle the most extreme weather conditions Magnesium alloy body for maximum durability with minimum weight Built-in sunshade slides out to prevent glare when viewing into the sun Rotating tripod collar allows positioning the scope for comfortable viewing Full rubber housing protects the scope from shock and improves handling Specifications Type of Prism Porro-Prism Straight Type Coating Super-Multi-Coated Lens ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Optical Elements Rubber Coated (Armored) Protective Rubber Housing Waterproof / Fogproof Yes, & Nitrogen filled, JIS Class 6 Camera Tripod Adaptable Yes Dimensions 10.6x4.7x3.3" / 270 x 120 x 85mm Weight 37.7 oz / 1,070g Special Features Built-in Lens Shade w/Sight LineAccepts Standard 1.25" Eyepieces Limited Lifetime Pentax Warranty Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!