Vanguard VEO HD IV 82A Terrestrial Telescope

High-performance angled telescope for wildlife and nature observation. Combines ultra-low dispersion HOYA ED glass with advanced MultiGuard® coatings to deliver sharp, bright, true-color images throughout the 2560x magnification range. Its rugged design is waterproof and anti-fog, with dual fast/fine focus and Arca-Swiss compatible hot shoe for maximum tripod stability.

Features

• HOYA ED premium optics: minimizes chromatic aberration and improves color fidelity.
• Advanced coatings: fully multi-coated lenses with MultiGuard® and 350700 nm broadband for high transmission and low glare.
• 2560x range with 82mm objective: long distance detail and good sunrise/sunset performance.
• Wide field of view: 34.818.7m to 1000m for easy subject location.
• Viewing comfort: large eyepiece (58 mm) and hood with 3-stage adjustable eyecups; 1822 mm eye relief ideal for spectacle wearers.
• Dual focus: fast focus wheel next to eyepiece + central fine focus wheel for maximum precision.
• Field construction: sealed body, fully waterproof and anti-fogging (gas purged).
• Arca-Swiss compatibility: direct attachment to heads and tripods with standard rail; includes holster with strap.

Specifications

• Magnification: 2560x
• Objective diameter: 82 mm
• Prisms: BaK4
• Field of view at 1000m: 34.818.7m (34,818.7m)
• Angle of view: 2°1.1
• Eye relief: 1822 mm
• Minimum focus: 66.5 m
• Relative brightness: 111.7
• Twilight factor: 45.370.1
• Dimensions: 394 × 170 × 100 mm
• Weight: 1,960 g
• Mount: Arca-Swiss compatible
• Model: 82A (angled). Also available in 65 mm.

Ergonomics and use

• 3-stage adjustable eyepieces: reduce eye fatigue in long sessions and improve stray light sealing.
• Zoom knob: smooth transitions smoothly between 2560x for wildlife tracking.
• Extendable hood: helps control flare and protects the front lens.
• Field case included: protects the body and allows tripod use without removing it.

Ideal for

• Bird, wildlife and nature observation at medium and long distances.
• Twilight use where good transmission and contrast are required.
• Lightweight digiscoping with adapters (depending on eyepiece/compatible; confirmation recommended).

Tripod and ball head recommendations

• For 82 mm and 1.96 kg, it is suggested:
  • Carbon/aluminumtripod with capacity = 5 kg.
  • Arca-Swiss compatiblefluid head or lightweight gimbal for smooth tracking movements.