Thread: Spotting scope or camera?

For me it is simply a matter of portability. I have a camera I take hunting to take photos with and it can double as a spotter (long range magnifier) if need be. It is not ideal in this role but then I don"t use it enough for that purpose to warrant carrying another couple of kgs of spotting scope with me. I already carry enough crap around on my back that I don't use.

Originally Posted by Shearer

For me it is simply a matter of portability. I have a camera I take hunting to take photos with and it can double as a spotter (long range magnifier) if need be. It is not ideal in this role but then I don"t use it enough for that purpose to warrant carrying another couple of kgs of spotting scope with me. I already carry enough crap around on my back that I don't use.

Me too. Cost is a big factor too. You need to spend some big $$$ to get a decent spotting scope, my Cannon SX60HS does a fair enough job.