Review on 🔭 Gosky Updated Spotting Scope with Tripod and Carrying Bag - BAK4 Angled Scope Perfect for Target Shooting, Hunting, Bird Watching, and Scenic Wildlife (Includes Phone and SLR Mount; Nikon Compatible) by Chuck Derrick

Background: I'm an advanced birder and this is my first spotting scope. My goal was to use this telescope mainly for digiscoping with my iPhone 8 and Nikon D7000. Overall, I think this is a good entry-level scope. Seems to be good value for money. The weight. I am a petite woman and this volume is quite manageable in terms of height and weight. It is well balanced in the hand and the surfaces feel comfortable, do not slip. Optics. I have limited experience with scopes so far, but I think the 20-60x80mm optic is pretty good. The images come out much more detailed than done with my Nikon Monarch M711 8x30 (of course). The suitcase is simple, compact and functional. I can lengthen the strap and wear it on one shoulder like a crossbody bag. smartphone adapter. The Digiscope Smartphone Adapter is pretty easy to use once you have it installed on your phone. I have an iPhone 8 in a soft rubber Otterbox case and it still slides in fairly easily. The adapter attaches to the eyepiece with a twist lock and holds it securely enough. Nikon adapter. The camera adapter also works great with the eyepiece. Mounted together on a tripod, this whole apparatus is a bit unwieldy for me due to its shape and weight... I still need a bit of practice. covers. There are well-fitting caps for the eyepiece and lens. However, I have already spoken to the manufacturer that it would be nice to tie them to the scope so they don't get lost. tripod mount. Mounting holes on the bottom of the scope easily fit my tripod.