Everybody’s eyesight is slightly different, follow this simple how to use your spotting scope guide to get the best out of your spotting scope and maximise your viewing pleasure.:

1. Preparation

   Remove lens caps, covers.

2. Mounting

   Mounting a Hawke spotting scope to a tripod could not be simpler with an easy to attach standard tripod thread (1/4-20 UNC) allowing for positioning and solid mounting to keep the spotting scope still when in use.

   • If your tripod comes with a ‘Quick release plate’ secure this to the spotting scope mounting shoe and tighten firmly
   • Place the plate & mounting shoe into the tripod and secure.

   A rotating tripod band is available on some models to allow body rotation and alternative scope orientation.

3. Adjust the eye cups.

   • Eyeglass users will normally need the eye cups twisted (or folded) down.
   • Users not wearing eyeglasses should adjust the eye cups upwards for optimum eye relief.

4. Choose an object to observe.

5. Focus

   • Rotate the eye piece zoom ring to the lowest magnification.
   • Adjust the focus control until the image appears clear.

6. You’re all set and ready to go!

   Rotate the eye piece zoom ring to the desired magnification and re-focus with the focus knob if necessary