Meade Wilderness Spotting Scope Manuel D'Instructions
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Specifications
Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 100mm Spotting Scope
Finish
Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 100mm Spotting Scope
Finish
Black
rubber
armor
Lens coating
Fully multi-coated
Prism
type
BAK4
Prism
system Porro
Waterproof/fogproof nitrogen purged
Yes*
Objective
diameter
100mm
20x Field of View (at 1000 yds.)
40 ft.
60x Field of View (at 1000 yds.)
79 ft.
20x Short focus
32ft.
60x Short focus
33.5ft.
20x Eye relief
21mm
60x Eye relief
18mm
20x Exit pupil
5mm
60x Exit pupil
1.7mm
Length
21
in.
Height
6.8
in.
Weight
4.1
lbs
Accessories
Carry case, cleaning cloth
* see “Cleaning and Maintenance” for details.
and camera adapter
Specifications
Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 80mm Spotting Scope
Finish
Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 80mm Spotting Scope
Finish
Black
rubber
armor
Lens coating
Fully multi-coated
Prism
type
BAK4
Prism
system Porro
Waterproof/fogproof nitrogen purged
Yes*
Objective
diameter
80mm
20x Field of View (at 1000 yds.)
44 ft.
60x Field of View (at 1000 yds.)
87 ft.
20x Short focus
26.3 ft.
60x Short focus
27.9ft.
20x Eye relief
21mm
60x Eye relief
18mm
20x Exit pupil
4mm
60x Exit pupil
1.3mm
Length
18.25
in.
Height
6.9
in.
Weight
3.0
lbs
Accessories
Carry case, cleaning cloth
* see “Cleaning and Maintenance” for details.
and camera adapter
CAUTION: Do not use scented or lotioned tissues or
damage could result to the optics. DO NOT use a com-
mercial photographic lens cleaner.
damage could result to the optics. DO NOT use a com-
mercial photographic lens cleaner.
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Your spotting scope is waterproof: It is designed to be used
by the sportsman, boater or casual user in an environment in
which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing and
so forth, might be a possibility. It is intended to be resistant
to accidental exposure to water, but it is not designed for
intentional submersion or extended use in water. If your
spotting scope is intentionally immersed in water for any
by the sportsman, boater or casual user in an environment in
which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing and
so forth, might be a possibility. It is intended to be resistant
to accidental exposure to water, but it is not designed for
intentional submersion or extended use in water. If your
spotting scope is intentionally immersed in water for any
significant length of time, you risk voiding the warranty.
Also note that although your spotting scope may be used near
a water environment, water on the lens will cause images to be
distorted. Wipe off water from the entire device with a soft cloth
when you leave the water environment. Allow all lenses to dry
fully before replacing the lens caps.
a water environment, water on the lens will cause images to be
distorted. Wipe off water from the entire device with a soft cloth
when you leave the water environment. Allow all lenses to dry
fully before replacing the lens caps.
Meade Customer Service
If you have a question concerning your spotting scope, call Meade
Instruments Customer Service Department at (800) 626-3233.
Customer Service hours are 7:00AM to 6:00PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday.
Instruments Customer Service Department at (800) 626-3233.
Customer Service hours are 7:00AM to 6:00PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday.
Write or call the Meade Customer
Service Department first, before returning the spotting scope
to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem,
as well as your name, address, and daytime telephone number. The
great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone,
avoiding return of the spotting scope to the factory.
to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem,
as well as your name, address, and daytime telephone number. The
great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone,
avoiding return of the spotting scope to the factory.
Terrestrial Observing
When viewing land objects, you will be observing through heat waves
on the earth surface. You may have noticed these heat waves while
driving down a highway during the summer. Heat waves cause a loss
of image quality.
on the earth surface. You may have noticed these heat waves while
driving down a highway during the summer. Heat waves cause a loss
of image quality.
If heat waves interfere with your viewing, try using low power to see
a steadier, higher quality image. Observe in early morning hours,
before the earth has built up too much internal heat.
a steadier, higher quality image. Observe in early morning hours,
before the earth has built up too much internal heat.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Your spotting scope is a precision optical instrument designed for a
lifetime of rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require factory ser-
vicing or maintenance. Follow these guidelines to keep your spotting
scope in the best condition:
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lifetime of rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require factory ser-
vicing or maintenance. Follow these guidelines to keep your spotting
scope in the best condition:
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Avoid cleaning the spotting scope’s lenses. A little dust on the
front surface of the spotting scope’s correcting lens will not
cause loss of image quality.
front surface of the spotting scope’s correcting lens will not
cause loss of image quality.
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When absolutely necessary, dust on the front lens should be
removed with very gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or
blown off with an ear syringe (available at most pharmacies).
removed with very gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or
blown off with an ear syringe (available at most pharmacies).
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Fingerprints and organic materials on the front lens may be
removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part
isopropyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop of biodegradable
dishwashing soap per pint of solution. Use soft, white facial
tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often.
removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part
isopropyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop of biodegradable
dishwashing soap per pint of solution. Use soft, white facial
tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often.