A Comparison between Kowa TSN-99 PROMINAR and TSN-880 PROMINAR Spotting Scopes

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In this video we discuss the main features of the Kowa TSN-99 PROMINAR 99mm pure fluorite crystal spotting scope series and how it compares to the TSN-880 88mm pure fluorite crystal series. A simple guide to help you choose which premium Kowa large objective spotting model is right for you and your needs.
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@aquilapixels177 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video on the differences between 88 & 99. I have been very interested in optics all my life. I am a huge fan of Kowa, i had the 88 and regretted the day that i didn't anymore. I was a very keen digiscoper at one point and that scope just delivered amazing quality. I buying the 99 back very soon (being secretary and member of "Le Clipon" seawatch group for more then 20 years, the new 99 in terms of light gathering will most likely substantially influence low light hours counts in a positive way). Here in Belgium we have strangely enough an almost total lack of presence of Kowa scopes in the field. When i started birding 20 years ago, Kowa was very popular amongst Belgium Birders. My first scope was a Kowa (TSN 1). I believe the 88 (and based on your video here, also the 99) is the best scope i ever seen. My second side profession is photographer, i will soon start selling Kowa scopes because i believe these scopes deserve more attention to birders in Belgium. I am already in contact with Synchroptic, Bruxelles, but I would also in trying to get Kowa back where it belongs : and that is high! on the list of anyone considering a new scope. You can find me on instagram Aquila Pixels, or contact me by e-mail . Thx in advance ;) ! Best greetings,

@umalatdoltmourziev120 7 ай бұрын

Ik ben het helemaal met je eens, ik kom ook uit België, uit Nieuwpoort, ik hou heel veel van optica!!! en naar de vogels kijken..

@janpedersen8987 Жыл бұрын

lovely video, calm and composed run through of all the similarities and differences between two of the greatest scopes on the marked. I am so lucky to have both, and I haven't really used the 883 since I got hands on the 99A. Recently I tried the brand new 88A that optically would be right in between the two. The 883 obviously has the benefit of lower weight, but also (maybe not all will agree on that) slightly lower magnification and in turn slightly wider field of view. But trying out a 99A, side-by-side, made me see and determine so many more migrating seabirds on all most insane distances, that I ended up willing to sacrifice a bit of field of view. Handling and everyday use is a brise, and I just love using this piece of brilliant Japanese engineering

@fleetwooddave 2 жыл бұрын

Ever tried an 85mm lens in conjunction with the new TE-80XW eyepiece digiscoping? I know that it will probably have vignetting. I was just wondering if it was just on the corners where it could be cropped off.

@fonso9637 2 жыл бұрын

Did this video not include side-by-side images with each scope in all the conditions that the 99 improved upon?

@camocandy2659 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed presentation and explanation. What kind of backpack is visible at 0:25?

@JordanHinsonLikeTheRiver 2 жыл бұрын

$$ How much is the base body without any eye pieces. And how do those two compare?

@dawsonhulme7323 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t you the guy that had the website digiscope diary? You used Olivon scopes.

@trident8872 Жыл бұрын

Inform Kowa to make a blockbuster 200 mm spotting scope with superb clarity.

@cameronmyers6773 2 жыл бұрын

Im wondering how much better the 99 is vs the 88 and 77 in low light? I have a 77 with the te-11wz eyepiece and am wondering if its worth it to add a bigger objective option to my arsenal. I exclusively use my scope for digiscoping while backcountry big game hunting and shed antler hunting, not sure if the extra pound or so of weight in the 99 and expense of the 2nd objective in general is worth it. 88 is only a few oz heavier but not sure if the added 11mm of glass is worth the money.. Wish i could compare side to side in low light with my 77 somehow to help me decide.. another factor is that i can buy the 88 objective for about $1000 less than the 99

@xAeschylusx 2 жыл бұрын

I would never want to pack around anything bigger than an 88, and the 88 is pushing it. 77 is probably the best option, unless you’re looking like 3 or 4 miles out all the time

@cameronmyers6773 2 жыл бұрын

@@xAeschylusx thanks for confirming, i have the 77 and i think I'll just get an extender for it. One day itd be nice to be able to compare the 88 or 99 side by side with my 77 in low light to see if its worth adding one of those bodies to my setup. I do glass miles off sometimes but its typically one mile or less for me id guess

@jaisahni329 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to get less than 30x magnifciation on the Kowa TSN-99 for a wider field of view ? Maybo, through an astro adaptor and an astro eyepiece ?

@kowasportingoptics Жыл бұрын

Hi Jai - correct, only way to get less magnification on the 99 is to use an astro adapter and a less powerful astro wide angle eyepiece. The Kowa zoom eyepiece minimum magnification is 30x. Here is a useful PDF to show compatibility with astro eyepieces: www.kowaoptic.com/media/pdf/71/f3/10/Astro-compataility-chart.pdf

@MrJacxe 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time when I hear that 880-series has aluminium tube and only prism unit is made of magnesium alloy. Did the man on the video make a mistake or is Kowa's advertising misleading when it doesn't mention aluminium tube anywhere?

@TourDeMadone Жыл бұрын

I have a question. I use a combination of TSN-99S and TE-11WZII. Does the TE-80XW look much sharper than the TE-WZII?

@kowasportingoptics Жыл бұрын

both eyepieces are superb, what you will notice on the 80XW is an incredible field of view with great edge to edge sharpness and chromatic aberration is controlled incredibly well

@centonuovimattini Жыл бұрын

I would like more information on digiscoping for video with these telescopes...

@kowasportingoptics Жыл бұрын

Hello! We have a digiscoping playlist on youtube: kzfaq.info/sun/PLLOTO6SoDdXk4EcYCCYh7Nt8idlcIu4rA or feel free to check our digiscoping advice page on our website: www.kowaoptic.com/digiscoping/digiscoping-advice/ Hope this helps, let us know if you have specific questions!

@centonuovimattini Жыл бұрын

@@kowasportingoptics thanks!

@stuarta21g Жыл бұрын

What tripod/head are you using in the video please?

@kowasportingoptics Жыл бұрын

Hello! It's a Gitzo 2380 - this one is old and discontinued, it looks different now. Hope it helps!

@starforgedape 2 жыл бұрын

What tripod heads are you using?

@falcoperegrinus82 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but a ball head is not a good choice for a spotting scope.

@xAeschylusx 2 жыл бұрын

@@falcoperegrinus82 Why’s that? I hate my tripod and I was thinking about getting a ball head

@falcoperegrinus82 2 жыл бұрын

@@xAeschylusx Because with a scope, you want something that can pan and tilt nice and smooth and in predictable ways. You can try to do that with a ball head, but it's much more cumbersome. The smaller fluid heads that are more geared toward video are the best for scopes.

@TexasTrained Жыл бұрын

They are topspotting scopes.Which ones hace an optipn for a MIL Reticle for spotting impacts in long range shooting?

@kowasportingoptics Жыл бұрын

Hi Trey - currently we do not offer a reticle in any of our eyepieces.

@TexasTrained Жыл бұрын

@kowasportingoptics what a shame.Yall are missing out and leaving a lot of money on the table.I shoot in ELR matches for King of One Since original post I've seen 3 p⁰0

@zztopfan5201 Жыл бұрын

Kowa isn’t a tactical or hunting company.

@TexasTrained Жыл бұрын

@zztopfan5201 what would you call them? A Bird Watching Company. Lol

@zztopfan5201 Жыл бұрын

@@TexasTrained Founded in 1894, Kowa produces a wide variety of products in a number of industries, including healthcare, industrial, and energy conservation. Literally nothing about hunting or military there. They also don’t make any rifle scopes.