Question 1

Is the Celestron 52252 100 worth the extra money over the Celestron 52250 80?

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Lexie,On the positive side, the larger aperture will provide brighter views in dim lighting and at higher magnifications.  In addition, the increase in size will afford an increase in resolution--lens quality being equal.  On the negative side, the 100mm scope is big and heavy which if used for birding can be a real burden.  In addition, the large aperture might have a bit more chromatic aberration (blue fringing) than the 80mm.  This really bothers some people.If your primary use is birding, I might be inclined to stay with the 80mm scope; it is vastly more portable and lessens the demands of the mount.  If it will be used for target shooting where lugging the additional weight around isn't a concern, the 100mm will provide brighter views at extended distances.If money is no object, the Regal 80, which uses low-dispersion glass in the lens, is a great value at the entry price range for HD scopes.  The image will be superior in every respect to the 5225x series scopes.Good luck,Southern birder.

Question 2

Which tripod would you recommend for this telescope. We wish to use the scope for viewing wildlife at our lake home

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To answer your question better, please think about this. Think about a Celestron 100 MM scope and match that to a Celestron coach's tripod. Goes to a 45 inch. height with V & H adjustment flex rods. The 20 MM increase in light will give you much better viewing. These are quality scopes and you will get years of good service. I have three of these outfits and use them..

Question 3

Does Celestron make a hard carrying case for this scope? If yes, what is the model number? Thank you.

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Celestron does not make a hard case for the scope.  I bought a Zeikos HC-36.  The scope, with the eyepiece removed, fits perfectly and is well protected.

Question 4

How well does it performs with a Canon DSLR? Planning to use it for long distance shot, terrestrial and to the moon.

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The images were unsatisfactory (muddy) for my long distance shots taken with a Canon 7D.  The lens has aberrations.  It should be ok for moon shots where sharp focus is not a priority.  This is a cheap spotting scope not a camera lens.  What you see with the naked eye may not be captured on the photo image.  You are much better off using a camera lenses for your long distance photographs.  I use a 200mm Canon lens and shoot on the highest quality setting for a larger image.  This scope is fine for sighting targets at the shooting range or watching ships sail past, but it is not for photography.

ASIN	B0002CTZ70
Additional Features	fogproof, full-size, uv-protection, waterproof, zoom
Best Sellers Rank	#55,345 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #10 in Spotting Scopes
Brand	Celestron
Coating	Multi-Coated
Compatible Devices	Cameras and Smartphones
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,344)
Exit Pupil Diameter	26.67 Millimeters
Eye Piece Lens Description	20-60x zoom
Field Of View	64 Degrees
Finderscope	Reflex
Focal Length Description	480 millimeters
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Global Trade Identification Number	00050234522502
Item Dimensions D x W x H	7.5"D x 3.5"W x 19.3"H
Item Weight	3.6 Pounds
Manufacturer	Celestron
Manufacturer Part Number	52250-CGL
Model Number	52250-CGL
Mount	Millimeters
Number of Batteries	1 CR2032 batteries required.
Objective Lens Diameter	80 Millimeters
Optical-Tube Length	21 Millimeters
UPC	050234522502
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Zoom Ratio	3:1

Celestron Ultima 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope for Wildlife | Bright Nature Views, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Smooth Focusing, Rotating Tripod Mount, Tripod Adaptable, Waterproof

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