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With Swarovski Optik spotting scopes, you'll always have a balcony view. The Swarovski ATM 80 HD spotting scope, for instance, offers such features as outstanding long-distance focusing, high light transmission, and high magnification power, turning every observation into an adventure. The ATM 80--which is made using state-of-the-art magnesium technology--features an 80mm objective lens diameter and excellent light-gathering qualities, letting you observe objects in razor-sharp detail even at high magnifications and in low-light conditions. The scope also offers an angled chassis, which lets you comfortably watch birds soaring in the air or hanging out in trees without twisting your neck. Best of all for viewers on the move, the scope's magnesium housing is unusually lightweight and extremely rugged, making it a great choice for birdwatchers or travelers who frequently change locations.
The ATM 80 is outfitted with fluoride-containing HD lenses, which minimize color fringing (chromatic aberration) and deliver high-contrast images with precise outlines. The HD lenses are terrific for regular viewing, but they're particularly valuable for digital photographers who want to take pictures through the spotting scope (a process known as digiscoping).
Every spotting scope in the Swarovski Optik collection is well built and protected from scratches or dents. Swarovski scopes' enhanced Swarodur or Swarotop coatings guarantee lifelike color reproduction and outstanding image brightness even at dusk. The scopes also feature a nonstick Swaroclean coating on the outer surface of each lens. The coating--which helps extend the lifespan of your lens--is particularly effective when you need to remove dried-on mineral residues (such as water marks from condensation), insect repellents, and tree resin. Finally, each Swarovski scope boasts a rubber armoring that protects against shock and noise. Dustproof, waterproof, and submersible to 13 feet, the ATM 80 HD spotting scope carries a lifetime warranty.
Swarovski's ATM 80 HD spotting scope features HD lenses with optimized coatings for maximum color fidelity. |
Swarovski eyepieces are sold separately.
Specifications: - Objective lens: 80mm
- Objective and ocular lens focal length: 460mm
- Shortest focusing distance: 16.4 feet
- Dioptric correction: Greater than 5
- Objective lens filter thread: M82x0.75
- Length: 13.98 inches
- Weight: 45.2 ounces
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
About Swarovski Optik Although founded in 1949, Swarovski Optik's roots actually trace all the way back to 1895, when Austrian Daniel Swarovski--who invented the world's first electric grinding machine for jewelry stones--established the family-owned Swarovski Crystal in the province of Tyrol. Since then, the name Swarovski has become synonymous worldwide with the clearest crystal, precision grinding, and a brilliant spirit of innovation, as the original enterprise continued branching out into additional lines of business.
Swarovski Optik owes its rise to Wilhelm Swarovski, son of the original founder and an avid hobby astronomer, who decided to build his own improved binocular in 1935 at a mere 17 years of age. With access to the specialized glass production and finishing technologies already used to manufacture jewelry stones in his father's factory, Wilhelm managed to develop a novel prism fabrication and grinding process that he applied in constructing his first 6x30 binocular. Wilhelm went on to found Swarovski Optik KG in Absam, Tyrol, in 1949, thus laying the foundation for a sports optics company with a global reputation. His company's first serial product, the Habicht 7x42, is still an industry standard in the field of hunting optics and continues to be produced in the best tradition of its founder.
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(4 customer reviews) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Wildlife you can touch,
October 18, 2011 Dr. Andy "Cattle Veterinarian" (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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I have been researching spotting scopes for over a year. After reading countless reviews, I finally settled on the Swarovski 80 ATM HD. I have never owned a spotting scope before and this was my first one. I own a couple of pairs of binoculars including two pair of Swarovski Pockets that I take to football games and a pair of Steiner Predators for hunting. I was impressed with the Swarovski Pockets and the clear images I get with them as well as the quality of their construction. The reputation of Swarovski as the best led me to start my search for a spotting scope with Swarovski. I was able to compare the Swarovski to other manufacturers' products at a Cabelas store near my house.
One of the things that I immediately noticed was the quality of construction and the armor coating on the body of the scope. Another feature that caught my eye was the helical focus that surrounds the body of the Swaro scope. It is big and very comfortable to adjust focus. It was also...Read more
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
expected the best and got it!,
March 10, 2012 Kelly K "kelly koz" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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Words cannot describe how this scope has changed the way I observe birds. It's very light even with the swarovski tripod attached. It's easy to take along in the car so I can pull it out and scan for shorebirds as well as ducks on large bodies of water. It will travel well, as I intend to take it in my carry-on on my next birding trip. I keep it set up at home, trained on my feeder to teach my son (age 5) the birds. It has increased his interest in birds, since I can set it up for him to observe birds in the field, which I couldn't do otherwise. It's a wonderful teaching tool. How many other 5 year olds can tell you what the courtship behavior of a pair of Horned Grebes looks like?!!
Excellent Optics,
May 13, 2012 chicago.al (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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So after doing many hours of research online about these scopes i finally decided to buy one. Despite the information out there on this scope, nobody really captured the essence of what the scope can and cannot do. For 2500 bucks plus a 500 to 700 dollar eye piece, you kind of want to know some of these things first hand.
I settled on The ATM 80 HD with a 25-50 zoom eyepiece. Why did I choose the angled body?? Basically it came down to tripod height....with the Angled body, the scope can be set closer to the ground, and has a very natural viewing position. A straight bodied scope makes you set the scope at a higher eye level which is Ok to.....but I prefer keeping my spotter lower. If you plan on using your spotter attached to a car window....you may want a straight body for a more linear shot. i chose the 25-50 zoom over the 20-60 simply for the field of view. I like to scan large areas before focussing in on something, and with the wide field of view, it is much easier...Read more
