Kowa 1.6 Extender

[Rackseekers]

I was wondering if anyone has had any field experience with using the 1.6 extender on a Kowa Spotter? I'm assuming the image quality would suffer a bit, however, was wondering if it would be worth using. I Currently have a Kowa 884 and use it to diascope. I've been debating trying to upgrade to the 99, but the extra size and weight is the main draw back. I do a lot of backpack Couse hunts so I get the optical quality just didn't know if the extender would be a reasonable/usable option.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[SikaSeeker]

A Kowa 884 is big enough to handle an extender well though not to full power. 40-96x assuming you have 25-60 wide angle zoom?

You could go up to 75x comfortably in average conditions. Biggest issue is atmospheric conditions like haze and wind PLUS tripod stability.

 

[Rackseekers]

Yea I currently have the 25x60WA. Ive been running a rock bag that seems to help a tone with stability. But would agree the atmospheric c9nditions would be the limiting factor. If I could squeeze it to 75-80 (with the right conditions) I would be happy with that.

I appreciate the feedback back. I just dont know anyone who has one that has experience with using one.