A dear greeting to all, today I am pleased to present a detailed review of the KOWA TSN-66A spotting scope. This is a product that has attracted the attention of many enthusiasts and promises an intriguing balance of compactness and high-end performance. I would like to inform you that the "ZOOM KIT" version is available at a price of €2,698.00 (price suggested by Kowa Optimed Deutschland GmbH.
Pro
Let's start by talking about the merits of this instrument. One of the most striking aspects is the lens equipped with pure fluorite crystal. This choice results in exceptional sharpness and color rendition that leaves you speechless. In addition, chromatic aberration is excellently corrected, while contrast is truly remarkable. Daytime tests I conducted analyzing a USAF CHART revealed behavior similar to that of a larger diameter spotting scope, demonstrating the optical quality of this instrument.
Compatibility with the Kowa 1.6 X duplicator in daytime conditions and for lunar observation expands its capabilities, providing additional options for your observations and photographs. In addition, the included photographic system is among the most advanced currently available on the market, guaranteeing you high-quality results.
Cons
No product is perfect, and the KOWA TSN-66A also has some issues to consider. The purchase price is definitely high, but it is in line with other similar high-end products. Also, I would like to point out that Kowa has so far made only a fixed magnification eyepiece for this model. The presence of additional magnification options, such as a 15x, would certainly have enriched the usage possibilities.
In summary
The KOWA TSN-66A is a long-awaited innovation on the market, thanks to its combination of compactness and high-level performance. Kowa has once again demonstrated its ability to present carefully designed and intelligently crafted products. I believe that this spotting scope will quickly become a favorite among high-level hunting, sport shooting and birdwatching enthusiasts. I strongly urge you to overcome preconceived notions based on brand awareness and try this extraordinary instrument for yourself at your trusted dealer. I am sure that, like me, you will be pleasantly surprised by its performance and the quality of the observations it will enable you to make.
Do not miss the opportunity to discover this incredible spotting scope up close and enrich your observing experiences.
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00:18 - Available versions
00:32 - Cost
1:22 -Mechanics and construction
01:54 -Weight
02:08 -Constructive improvements
02:59 -Focusing
03:20 -Minimum focusing distance
03:40 - Pure fluorite crystal - Benefits
04:00 - Backlight metal ball test
04:30 - Coating on optics
04:50 - Included zoom eyepiece
05:20 - Chromatic aberration
05:40 - Yield at the edges of the field
05:58 - Testing with the USAF CHART
06:35 - Photography - Tips
07:00 - Some clips obtained with the smartphone
07:20 - Performance in birdwatching
8:25 - Naturalistic use- merits
9:20 - Twilight observation
09:30 - Astronomical observation
09:56 - Benefits of a focal ratio of 7.6
10:30 - Star test
11:13 - KOWA multiplier 1.6x
12:38 - In summary
13:37 - Acknowledgements