Swarovski AT Balance 18-45x65 Stabilized Spotting Scope Tested and Reviewed

[robby denning]

Matt just told me this final review is imminent. @Justin Crossley will get it posted asap after we get it.

Can't wait!!!

 

[Kelvin Wolther]

I've been reading every post I can find, watching all the videos.
I'm truly interested in the ATB spotter, but I'm still on the fence.

 

[Matt Cashell]

I've been reading every post I can find, watching all the videos.
I'm truly interested in the ATB spotter, but I'm still on the fence.

What specifically are you unsure about?

 

[wysongdog]

Can you rotate the at sideways for glassing out of a vehicle like the other angled spotters?

 

[Matt Cashell]

Can you rotate the at sideways for glassing out of a vehicle like the other angled spotters?

The AT balance does not have a rotating collar, so needs a ball head for that functionality.

However, it is a piece of cake to use it at any angle handheld. Use from a vehicle is one of the best use cases for stabilized spotters, IMO.

 

[Kelvin Wolther]

The balance concept is awesome!
I'm still digesting the warranty and the priority battery.
I watched a video where the spotter was purposely left outside in a cold truck overnight. In the morning, the battery was dead. I would be using it in camp for 2 weeks. We do have a generator to charge, but no way to keep the unit warm at night.
More research to do for me.

 

[passinggas33]

What does this weigh without the battery in it? Just wondering how it would compare to the regular once the battery dies and I just left it at base camp in the backcountry.