OK... I'm pretty sure I've narrowed down my spotting scope choices to the STS65 or the STS65-HD but am a bit confused as to the real world differences between the two...

The HD is for High Definition? Is there much difference between the two?

Does Zeiss offer a comparable product and is it comparable to the HD?

OH... One more thing... Any clue as to whether or not Swarovski will be offering new models of spotting scopes at Shot Show?

$bob$

The real world difference comes more into play when digiscoping than with viewing. If you have no intentions of using it with a camera then you can save the $$$$ and get the STS.

Zeiss offers the FL T* Diascope which is closer in quality to the HD and closer to the non-HD in price.

As far as new scopes at Shot, my salesman says no but he could be lying The truth will be seen the second week of January, which of course is two weeks after everyones price increases

Doug,

You're such a wonderful resource... Thanks a bunch...

$bob$

Bob

You are going to drive yourself nuts with all of these optical decisions. Slow down. rome wasn't built in a day you know.

Who? Me? Nuts? I can't imagine what you mean ..... Nuts? Me?

$bob$

OK... I've picked up a good used STS 65 and am now officially a happy, although somewhat nuts, camper...

Thanks to all who helped...

Merry Christmas to me......

$bob$