The IS 70 R offers a great mix of style, performance and adaptability and is an ideal choice for people wanting a high-spec. entry level spottingscope for target shooting, birdwatching or plane spotting that delivers higher light transmission and greater top end magnification compared to smaller 50/60mm ‘scopes.
Featuring a 400mm, 4-element objective lens with a surface area 35% greater than the IS 60 WP, both straight-through and 45° angled models benefit from a re-engineered optical system to improve light transmission and resolution, delivering bright, crisp images with good colour contrast.
In line with our commitment to offer the best choice of eyepieces to suit your budget and application, the IS 70R is fully compatible with IS, HR2, HDF and SDL eyepieces. For general use we recommend the 40933S HR2 18-54x
The lightweight ABS polycarbonate body is 100% nitrogen waterproof and clothed in protective rubber armour that gives a reassuring feeling of quality to the touch as well as giving greater protection against and knocks and bumps.
Both models feature a +/- 90 rotating tripod sleeve for maximum positional flexibility when attached to a tripod or bipod, retractable sunshade to reduce glare and are supplied with a comprehensive 10 year guarantee.
A wide range of eyepieces are available for use with IS 70 R fieldscopes and choosing the best eyepiece will depend on price and application. The eyepiece is an integral component in the system and a higher quality eyepiece will deliver a superior viewing experience.
IS Eyepieces Dedicated long eyerelief eyepieces and best overall choice as a first eyepiece. 40918S IS Zoom features a twist-type retractable eyeyecup. Both eyepieces screw directly onto telescope bodies. 5 year guarantee.
HR Eyepieces Long eyerelief eyepieces delivering full field of view with spectacles. 40933 HR2 zoom delivers superior clarity and color contrast and is fitted with a twist-type retractable eyecup. 5 year guarantee.
Note. Eyepiece adapters are required to fit HR eyepiece to IS 70 R bodies. These are supplied 'free of charge' if purchased with a new scope body or priced at £9.00 inc. VAT if purchased separately. Use 40925S adapter to fit 40930S and 40931S HR internal screw thread eyepieces. Use 40928S adapter to fit 40933S HR zoom collar thread eyepiece.
HDF Eyepieces The preferred choice for quality and viewing comfort, HDF T eyepieces have large dia. eyelenses that provide 'walk-in' field of vision. All HDF eyepieces offer full field of view with or without glasses and are designated wide-angle. Models marked (*) feature a twist-type retractable eyecup. 10 year guarantee.
Note. Eyepiece adapters are required to fit HDF eyepiece to IS 70 R bodies. These are supplied 'free of charge' if purchased with a new scope body or priced at £9.00 inc. VAT if purchased separately. Use 40927S adapter to fit 40862S HDF collar thread eyepiece. Use 40925S adapter to fit 40810S, 40809S, 40858S, 40860S and 40861S HDF internal screw thread eyepieces.
SDL v2 Eyepiece 5-group 8-element ‘super’ zoom, the SDLv2 eyepiece maximises the performance gains inherent in Opticron ED objective lens fieldscopes at higher powers while maintaining superior cross-field definition coupled with exceptional viewing comfort. Model features twist-type retractable eyecup. Supplied in soft case. 10 year guarantee.
Stay-on-the-scope Waterproof CasesWater resistant multi-layer padded cases individually designed to fit each model. Protects instrument while fitted to a tripod and in use. Includes removable end caps and adjustable carry strap.
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