I want to use my spotting scope to take pictures. What’s its f-number?

The f-number or focal ratio is just the focal length of the spotting scope divided by the aperture (diameter of the lens). It’s almost universally given as a quantity like...

I want to use my spotting scope to take pictures. What’s its f-number?

The f-number or focal ratio is just the focal length of the spotting scope divided by the aperture (diameter of the lens). It’s almost universally given as a quantity like...

How do I use the distance and size calculator on my Oceana binoculars?

Your Oceana binoculars have a built-in etched reticle in the optical system to allow you to measure angles in the field of view. Once you measure an angle, you can...

How do I use the distance and size calculator on my Oceana binoculars?

Your Oceana binoculars have a built-in etched reticle in the optical system to allow you to measure angles in the field of view. Once you measure an angle, you can...

How do I measure distances and sizes of ships, etc. with the Oceana mono...

On the Oceana Monocular (#71212), the vertical and horizontal scales on the reticle are graduated in mils (short for milliradians). One mil is a thousandth of the angular measure known...

How do I measure distances and sizes of ships, etc. with the Oceana mono...

On the Oceana Monocular (#71212), the vertical and horizontal scales on the reticle are graduated in mils (short for milliradians). One mil is a thousandth of the angular measure known...

How do I use the harness strap included with my Granite ED or TrailSeeke...

Granite ED and TrailSeeker binoculars include a binocular harness strap similar to a photographer’s Cuban hitch. This harness strap serves a dual purpose. Compared to the conventional neck strap (a...

How do I use the harness strap included with my Granite ED or TrailSeeke...

Granite ED and TrailSeeker binoculars include a binocular harness strap similar to a photographer’s Cuban hitch. This harness strap serves a dual purpose. Compared to the conventional neck strap (a...

How do I use my point-and-shoot camera to capture images?

If you’re looking for instructions for taking images with your smartphone, click here.To use your point-and-shoot digital camera with a telescope or spotting scope, you will need the Celestron Univ...

How do I use my point-and-shoot camera to capture images?

If you’re looking for instructions for taking images with your smartphone, click here.To use your point-and-shoot digital camera with a telescope or spotting scope, you will need the Celestron Univ...

I’m using a spotting scope and/or astronomical scope for photography. Wh...

The approximate photographic magnification can be determined as follows. Take the focal length of the main optical system in millimeters and divide by 50. For example, a spotting scope used...

I’m using a spotting scope and/or astronomical scope for photography. Wh...

The approximate photographic magnification can be determined as follows. Take the focal length of the main optical system in millimeters and divide by 50. For example, a spotting scope used...