Kowa TSN-55 55mm Fluorite Crystal Spotting Scope with 9x Zoom Eyepiece

TOUGH AND DURABLE

A spotting scope this compact creates new opportunities. Wherever your journey takes you, the Kowa TSN-550 PROMINARis the perfect travel companion. Why compromise? Travel light whilst experiencing your surroundingsin breathtaking, incredible detail. Reach new heights and expand your horizons. Combining the unique and outstanding optical qualities of pure fluorite crystal encased in an ultra compact body gives you the freedom to travel whilst still retaining the optical performance of a much larger scope. Push further to reach that special location and experience it in new levels of detail. A lightweight yet durable and fully waterproof chassis ensures performance in the toughest of environments. Reliability guaranteed.

EXQUISITE ENGINEERING

Every component used in the manufacturing process of the TSN-550 series has been considered to create a spotting scope that is a dream to use out in the field. Ergonomic styling combined with lightweight materials deliver a scope that is easy to use and carry whilst delivering incredible optical performance. Not only does the TSN-550 PROMINAR adopt the unique styling of it’s larger TSN-880 predecessor, it also inherits what makes the TSN-880 still unrivalled to this day - decades of Kowa optical development. The TSN-550 PROMINAR follows in the footsteps of the pure fluorite TSN-880 PROMINAR larger model optic and once again set’s the benchmark in spotting scopes in the compact market.

ULTRA COMPACT TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE

The Kowa TSN-550 PROMINAR ultra compact spotting scope represents a way of thinking, a way of life. An optic that enhances every moment you use it. It’s unique. Designed for those who want travel light and want the best optical quality without compromise. A range of useful and luxury accessories also enhance the whole experience including stay-on cases and a hand grip - all created to make your travel nature excursions more memorable.

DESIGNED TO DIGISCOPE

As with all Kowa spotting scopes, the TSN-550 PROMINAR series is designed to digiscope with a removable eye-relief cap allowing connection of our TSN-DA20 digiscoping adapter for DSLR and compact system cameras. If you want to use a smartphone to take telephoto images through the TSN-550 PROMINAR then Kowa has a wide range of smartphone adapters for many of the latest models which simply push on to the eyepiece.

A TRUE MILESTONE.

A journey of over 60 years of heritage, refining and developing techniques passed down decade to decade from the Kowa optical masters in Japan. This legacy leads us to where we are now – introducing the new compact Kowa TSN-550 PROMINAR – a truly unique spotting scope, designed to make your  journeys truly memorable and immersive.

PROMINAR – THE PINNACLE OF OPTICAL EXCELLENCE.

Only the finest optics deserve the accolade of the PROMINAR title. Optics that utilise Kowa’s unique benchmark feature – fluorite crystal, delivering simply the best optical performance available today.

INCREDIBLE CLARITY.

At the heart of the TSN-550 PROMINAR series spotting scope beats a fluorite crystal objective lens. This natural mineral has an outstanding feature of very low dispersion that cannot be found in optical glass. This characteristic enables Kowa to eliminate colour blur almost completely and dramatically increase resolution and contrast. Fluorite crystal is a unique feature of Kowa spotting scopes and is a testament to decades of Kowa optical developments.

FLUORITE CRYSTAL – THE ULTIMATE VIEWING EXPERIENCE.

A mysterious stone called fluorite, emits light like a firefly when it is heated or exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Fluorite has an outstanding feature of very low dispersion that cannot be found in optical glass, This characteristic enables Kowa to eliminate colour blur almost completely and dramatically increase resolution and contrast. Fluorite is considerably more difficult to handle than optical glass, it requires highly advanced processing technology.

Kowa put forth extra care, time and technique to produce the ultimate viewing experience with a pure fluorite crystal lens. It’s what makes Kowa unique.

THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR.

The optimum optical material to minimise chromatic aberration is fluorite crystal.
Fluorite crystal with extremely low dispersion characteristics is used for the convex lens of the Kowa TSN-550 PROMINAR models.

PERFECTION IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND.

Measuring just a mere 270mm in length and weighing only 800g*, the TSN-550 PROMINAR is truly compact and makes the perfect travel companion.

Kowa’s dream was to create an ultra-portable spotting scope delivering the highest levels of optical performance. This vision has been realised in the TSN-550 PROMINAR.

MORE THAN JUST AN OPTIC – IT FITS YOUR WAY LIFE.

The TSN-550 PROMINAR represents a way of thinking, a way of life. An optic that enhances every moment you use it. It’s unique. A spotting scope this compact creates new opportunities. Wherever your journey takes you, the Kowa TSN-550 is the perfect travel companion.

RELIABILITY GUARANTEED.

A lightweight yet durable, fully waterproof and nitrogen filled chassis ensures performance in the toughest of environments.

THE LEGACY CONTINUES.

Not only does the TSN-550 PROMINAR adopt the unique styling of it’s larger predecessor, it also inherits what makes the TSN-880 still unrivalled to this day – decades of Kowa optical development. The result? A new benchmark optic in the compact spotting scope market.

DIGISCOPING.

You can enjoy smartphone digiscoping with Kowa TSN-550 series spotting scopes by using the Kowa TSN-AR66Z adapter ring - this ring pushes firmly over the eyepiece and connects our range of smartphone adpters to the scope. Also available is a dedicated universal DSLR/Compact System/Micro Four Thirds digiscoping adapter the Kowa TSN-DA20. This new universal adapter is easy to connect and use.

• 1x Kowa TSN-550 Series 55mm Spotting Scope
• 1x 9x Zoom Eyepiece (built-in)
• Objective lens cap
• Eyepiece cap
• Instruction manual
• Cleaning cloth