Opticron MM3 60 GA spotting scope (45°)

With the Opticron MM3 60 GA spectrophotometers, the manufacturer has put the emphasis on smaller, brighter, sharper and sharper imaging, while maintaining the traditionally reliable and demanding design. The straight and 45° versions of the Opticron MM3 60 GA are ideal for sport shooters, archers for target practice or simply for viewing the surrounding panorama and birdlife from the balcony.

The scope, like most higher-end brands, does not have an included zoom eyepiece so that the user can take possession with the type of eyepiece that best suits their needs. The manufacturer recommends the Opticron HR3, HDF, SDL eyepieces, so that either zoom or fix magnification can be achieved. Where the magnification range of binoculars ends, the time for Opticron spectral arcs comes. When placed on a tripod, they allow long and comfortable observation over the full magnification range. Thanks to its high-quality, multi-layered FMC coatings, the binocular's light utilisation is higher contrast, brighter and more colour-fidelity than cheaper instruments.

The Opticron MM3 60 GA spectroscope is waterproof, so there's no need to worry about moisture seeping inside the tube. Its 45-degree-viewing version is recommended for both horizontal and upward viewing, while its straight-viewing version is a favorite of sport shooters and hunters, for example. Thanks to its short (3.5 m) closest point, it also allows us to observe at shorter distances, which is very useful for small shy creatures and birdwatchers.

To add to its convenience, the tube can be rotated 360 degrees in its tripod ring and positioned every 45 degrees around its longitudinal axis. Of particular note is the two-speed (8:1) microfocus focusing eyepiece, which allows very precise focusing. A photo adapter is optionally available, making it possible to shoot with SLR cameras.

TIP: The MM3 60 Spectra can be used with a photo adapter to match a telephoto lens with a 700mm F11.7 aperture.